Some people think the best way to learn new things is to study them alone. Others think that it is always better to get help from a skilled teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your choice.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes. Others, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people say that children should play games which require teamwork such as football and basketball whereas, some think they should be doing individual sports such as swimming and running. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below show various Career and Academic Choices Taken by High School Graduates in Lakeside Country in 2010 and 2020
Question: in many countries today,parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co educational schools. Some people think that children going to o single sex schools have disadvantages latter in life. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Scientist believe that computer will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion
The bar chart shows the number of volunteers in New Zealand who helped in sports organizations in 2010. The pie chart illustrates the number of volunteers doing different types of jobs for that same period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
In the future, the main reason for going to the shopping mall will bw for entertainment not to shop. do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from thoir choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both viewpoints and then give your opinion
Write a letter o new our for the noise happened at your house flat.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period of time,either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing thos, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss tha advantages and disadvantages of living and working in foreign country.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter:
•describe the work you have been doing
•explain why you can no longer do this work
•recommend another person who is interested in the work
Some people say that the government should ensure that people lead to a healthy life, while others believe that individuals should have their own choices. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The news company is going to start a new program on TV about a particular place. Write a letter to
offer your suggestions on what the program should be like.
In your letter, you should tell:
how you know about that place
what suggestions you would like to make
why you are offering these suggestions.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
•explain why you cannot keep the appointment
•apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
•ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for these resources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You live close to a restaurant and have recently been disturbed by the noise coming from the restaurant in the evenings. Write a letter to owner of the restaurant. In your letter.
1. explain why you find the noise disturbing
2. suggest a way to solve the problem,
3. explain what you will do If the problem is not solved.
WRITING TEST 14
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
•ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
• ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Some people think that high salary is important when choosing a company to work for, while others think that good working atmosphere is more important. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart shows the number of male and female students doing scientific research across a range of disciplines at a UK university in 2009.
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. this has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Some people believe that humans and animals should have the same rights others believe that they not intelligent as humans so they shoulkd not have the same rights. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened . Decribe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing and describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview You should write at least 150 words
Some people think that the best way to stay fit is by joining a gym, while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Demand for gas or oil is increasing and so finding new resources in remote and untouched area is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people say that public libraries should be free, otherwise they are just a waste of money, especially because modern technologies and the internet allow easy access to resources. Discuss and give your point of view.
ou recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do.
The line graph below shows the oil production and consumption in China between 1982 and 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such area?
More and more people are going to study at universities in their own country or abroad. what are the advantages and disadvantages of studying at a university in your own country?
Many individuals believe that taking regular health check-ups is unnecessary if they feel healthy. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint? Explain your answer.
You are planning a two-week vacation, and need someone to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neigbour. In your letter:
tell your neighbour that you are going away
ask your neighbour to take care of your house for you
explain what task you would like your neighbour to do
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective. studying on your own taking lessons with a private tutor taking lessons as part of a class taking lessons online going to live in a country where the language is spoken media?
Nowadays some high-school graduates travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people have learned a foreign language in their own country; others have learned a foreign language in the country in which it is spoken. Which is better? Give the advantages of each and support your viewpoint.Give specific reasons and examples for your choice.
Disruptive school children have a negative influence on others. The best way to deal with students who are noisy and disobedient is to group them together and teach them separately. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advantages and disadvantages of working abroad. Why is it getting a popular idea of living abroad? To what degree do you agree with this choice.
You are going to an English Speaking country for some months. Write a letter to the rental agency. In your letter.
1. the type of house you want
2. facilities you require
3. for how long you need the accomodation
"The diagram below shows how oil is expected in use of production of perfume."
The table below gives information about the employment rates and the average annual salaries of new graduates in an Australian university in 2009. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) are the main sources in many countries.But in some other countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar)are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
20.People who damage public property, such as buildings or status should be required to do community service (such as cleaning parks) as a punishment rather than other forms of punishment (such as paying a fine or going to prison). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
The range and quality of food we can buy has changed due to technological and scientific advances. Some people believe the range and quality of food has improved while others consider it may be harmful. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization. Write a letter to the manager
– Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
– Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
– Ask some question about the work experience you are going to do
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline is the responsibility of teachers while other think that this is the role of parents. In this essay I will discuss both the viewpoints and share my opinion.