Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such ad cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To extent do you agree or disagree.
A Museum Near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary / unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary / unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary / unpaid work. In your letter –
explain why you want to do voluntary / unpaid work at the museum –
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful –
give details of when you would be available for work
n Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
More and more people are opting for readymade food instead of freshly cooked food. Does this practice has more advantages than disadvantages? Discuss.
is becoming increasingly important andTourism a source of income to many countries, but its disadvantages shouldn't be overlooked . to what extent do you agree or disagree
you recently enrolled in a cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course head at the cookering school. In you letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Practice Questions: nThe graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevat.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopments Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Write 250 words within no more than 40 minutes.
Some people say that e-books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper adn magazine. To what extent disagree and agree
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they should not waste their limited resources and expensive hi-tech media such as computer software,videos and DVDs.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Reading books keeps a person's mind active, whereas watching films and television is passive and does not require a person to use their imagination. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The map show the changes that took place in the bookstore before and after 2000.
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent lexical in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming only language to be spoken globally. Advantages and disadvantages?
In some countries, schools are open late so that children can be looked after when parents are at work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
The plans below show the layout of university's sport center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows people’s reasons for giving up smoking up, and when they intend to give up.
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children’s story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extend do you agree?
Many elderly people are no long looked after their families are put in care homes pr nursing homes. What is the advantage and disadvantages of this trend.
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions? Umar
you have organised to go on a holiday with your friend. however you must change your plans. write a letter to tell how much you look forward to the plan. why you must change your plans and suggest alternative arrangement.
Write a letter to your friend about a book that you have read recently. Include the following in your letter:
- Describe the book.
- Why do you want him/her to read it?
- Tell him/her how to get the book.
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps a book undergoes before being published. Overall, there are nine stages a manuscript goes through before being released to the readership. After being written, the manuscript is sent from the writer to the publishing house in order to be meticulously analyzed and studied. Once the book is validated, a contract between the author and the publisher has to be agreed and signed. The next step consists of designing the layout for the book using computer science, before getting the final validation. Then comes the moment to print, in another word, put the data from a digital form to a paper form. The printing is followed by the bookbinding. In fact, the editor chooses the correct format of the manuscript. Finally, the volume can be delivered to many bookshops so it can be commercialized. To conclude we can say that the release of a writing production in a paper format, no matter the literature gender of it, needs numerous steps. These are 9 stations to be exact, and require full collaboration between a publishing house and the author.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on savings these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinions.
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
say where you are going,
describe your home
explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking f
You have seen an advertisement from a couple who live in Australia looking for someone to teach their two children, your language for a year write a letter to the couple in your letter. Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job. Say what else you could do for the family give you a reason reasons for wanting the job.
The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015.
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care.Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?Gi
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in lites in selected countries, for the period 1960 - 2000. 3959 arse the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
Some people say that the age of books has passed, information can be accessed in videos, computers, televisions, films and so forth. Other people think books and written words will still be essential for information dissemination and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The table graph illustrates football, basketball, cricket, rugby, and swimming in terms of how many boys in 6-11 and 12-16 took part in these sports in the UK in 2013 Overal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have made a reservation in a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
give details of your current booking
explain what changes you need to make and why
ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings
Write at least 150 words.
In today's world, people spend a lot ofmoney on appearance because they wantto look younger. Why does this happen? Doyou think this is a positive or negative de-velopment?
In many contiries today, Crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and and TV crime dramas?
3.In many countries, criminal novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime drama?
The plans below shot the site of an airport and how it will look after redevelopments next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Your friend asked you to teach his son English. You need to borrow some English
books from your teacher.
Write a letter to your teacher requesting these materials. In your letter you
should share:
- Details about the child.
- What type of books you need.
- When and where you are going to teach this child
Part 2 Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Please, write about 250 words approximately. You have 40 minutes to complete this Task.
An increasing number of children have become hooked on fast food and aerated drinks that do not provide much nutrition. This poor diet has led to a rise in obesity among children. What are the problems that are associated with obesity in children and what steps could be taken to prevent it?
The plans below shows the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter ---Explain why you would like the job ----Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ -----Say how you would spend your free time while in Australia.
Nowadays, young people face significant pressure to achieve academic excellence. Consequently, some argue that non-academic subjects like physical education and cooking should be eliminated from the school curriculum to allow students to focus solely on core academic disciplines. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
“A friend in power is a friend lost.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement by Henry Brooks Adams? Support your ideas with reasoning and examples.
In the furture, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The maps show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.