‘People who do not use social media networks will always fall behind in career development opportunities.’ To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction? (Social media networks = messaging and information exchange systems such as Facebook and Twitter.)
In the past peolpe 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 maps below show the main changes which took place on the town of Seaton between 1950 and 2000
Imagine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called "the book that influenced me most".
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter, describe what this book was about, explain how this book influenced you, say whether this book would be likely to influence other people.
Research shows that overeating can be just as harmful as smoking. Thus the advertising of certain food products should be banned, as cigar is banned in many countries. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph displays the stock values of four different high-tech corporations from 2011 to 2016. Overall, Facebook’s value steadily increased, while Yahoo’s decreased. Apple’s stock price fluctuated wildly throughout the period and Google’s stayed relatively unchanged. Facebook started the period with a stock market valuation of approximately 7,500 and this consistently moved up in value year on year to reach a peak of around 20,000 in 2016. Yahoo began the recorded period with a very similar value to Facebook, but in contrast, its stock devalued every year, until it reached a low of about 2,500 in 2016. Apple stock was valued at just below 5,000 in 2011 and this jumped dramatically to nearly 35,000 the following year, before plummeting to around 7,000 in 2013. It recovered slightly in 2014 to around 12,000 and subsequently fell to a price of just over 5,000 in 2016. Google’s shares remained at around 1,000 for the entire period.
Some people think that books should be stopped in schools that film videos and computer should be used to what extent do you agree
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this is happening?
You recently took part in a training course. The organizer of the course has asked you for some feedback.
Write a letter to the organizer of the course. In your letter you should:
- Give details of the course you took part in
- Say what you found useful on the course
- Suggest ways the course could be improved
In the future, nobody will buy printed 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?
The graph below shows how much money a city council gave to book clubs over a four-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many parents believed that when their children read books for entertainment, they are wasting their time, and that they should read only serious, educational books. What is your opinion about this?
More and more people are buying things on the internet like air tickets, books and groceries making online shopping more popular with every passing day. Does the advantages of such shopping outweighs the disadvantages?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live.
Writr an letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe where you would lived when you were a student at the university.
Recommend the best what from him/her to look accommodation.
Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job
Some people think that English will be the most common language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this impact?
Smoked foods are popular worldwide because of their special flavour and their long life. The diagram below shows the structure of a home smokery and how it is used. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where revelant.
ln 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?
[Diagram - CB 16 test 3] The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
Too much money is spent on maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked out to give way to modern buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The vast majority people believe in constructing stylish buildings to live in while many suggest to keep the ancient buildings. Ancient buildings send message to the new generation on what did look like and their behaviours.
There are many reasons to illustrate on how the old buildings are important for the new generations. First of all, the ancient buildings are made by our ancestors and I personally believe that we should have a look their imaginations and constructing buildings. Second of all, to see the constructing historic buildings make us more creative persons in our live to make even better buildings for the generations ahead.
On the other hand, new constructions can be an innovative model. If I point it out to some example, the connection of people in highly raised buildings are more simplified than the old ones. For instance, the high raised buildings is more proper for the economy and population. Office workers can be easily contacted.
Consequently, office workers and city dwellers do not waste the connection time. Many people are also happy to manage their things closely in office and it’s definitely preventing from going far away from an office to another.
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n 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?
the plans below show the layout of a universitiy's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
give details of the course you took at the university
explain why you recommend the university
give some advise about how to apply
Q.02
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 muneum 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
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 you are in Australia
This graph illustrates the proportion of tourists on Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017. Overall, It is clear that the total number of visitors increased constantly over the eight-year period. In addition, the number of cruise ship travellers showed dynamic changes compared to other ones. In terms of those who stayed on cruise ships and island began at around 0.75 and 0.25 million respectively. From 2010 to 2011 vacationers staying on cruise ships increased by nearly 0.25 million, while people who stayed on the island remained unchanged. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of people visiting on island overtook those people staying on cruise ships. Throughout the entire period, although the total number of tourists began at 1million, it went up by 2.5 million, resulting in this proportion reached the peak of 3.5 million. Moreover, travellers spending time on the island showed increasing annual figures, and after 2012, those people went up to 2 million in 2017.
In some countries, schools are open late so that children can be looked after when parents are at work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how much cooking you have done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
The chart below shows the income from fiction book sales from 2006 to 2010.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter,
» explain why you were at the restaurant
» describe the problems
» write about the action you want the manager to take
Write atleast 150words
Write a letter to your friend Alex who has just graduated from a Law School and is looking for his first job. In your letter write:
congratulate your friend on his graduation
give some tips about where to find a job
give some tips on how to prepare for a job interview
Some people believe that traveling to different countries is the best way to gain knowledge about other cultures. Others argue that it is possible to learn about other cultures through books, films, and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 argument.
Topic: Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph illustrates the number of books loaned out from library which were consumed four months from June to september .
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. in your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course
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*
You recently booked a guided city tour for your family. However, the guide gave incorrect information about several landmarks and ignored some questions, which disappointed your group.
Write a letter to the tour company manager. In your letter:
•describe the problems with the tour guide’s service
•explain how it affected your experience
•suggest what the company could do to ensure better service in the future
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 house – explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house
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?
A friend has agreed to look after your house pad pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Give contact details for when you are away.
Give instructions about how to care for you pet.
Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
you are looking for a full time job. write a letter to an employent agency.
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you hav
In the past people liked to store knowledge in books. However, in the present, we prefer to store knowledge on the internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You are moving to a new city and need a place to live. Write a letter to a real estate agent in the city. In your letter:
explain why you are moving to the city
describe the type of accommodation you are looking for
mention your budget and any specific requirements you have.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
In your letter
-say which points in the article you agree with
-explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
-offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
With the rise of ebooks comes the decline of paperbacks. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
In the future nobody will buy printed newor 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?