Many things at home which were done by hand are now done by machines. What problems are caused by this phenomenon? What can be done to tackle those problems?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phone the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
- describe the problem with the equipment
explain what happened when you phoned the shop
say what you would like the manager to do.
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after 5 years
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•tell your friend about your planned party
•ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
•ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local product?
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995–2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Development in technology causes environmental problems. Some people believe the solution to these problems is everyone accepts a simpler way of life, while others say that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is how to teach children to be good member of society. It is undeniable that teaching children has become an essential part of our life
Child labour is considered to be one of the most serious problems ob the planet. What are the reasons why children find themselves in child labour and can be done to tackle this issue ?
The chart below shows what Anthroplogy graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Angsa
The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In many countries large amounts of foods are wasted. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Say
what product you want to recommend to him –
Tell him/her where he/she can get this product –
Explain why you want to recommend this product
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
In today's digital age, anyone with a smartphone can capture and share photographs. this accessibility to photography diminishes the value of professional photographers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Number of shop closures and openings 2011-2018 Closures - Openings 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case？ Do you think this is a positive or negative situation？
Some people say that te only rason fr /earning a forign language Is In order to tvel to or wor in a freign countr. Other say that tese ar not the only rasons why someone should lear a frign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
What could be done to encourage people to buy local products? An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
Everybody should expect to have more than one career these days. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or expereience.
One of your friend lives in another country. You want to spend time working in that country. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter, you should:
•describe why you want to work in that country;
• tell him/her about your skills and experience;
• ask some questions related to work (wage, salary)
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Writhe a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
-describe what you enjoyed about the course.
-say how much cooing you’ve done since the course
-suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer
The world of work is forever changing at a fast pace. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions for how people should prepare themselves for work in the future
You have recently noticed that your computer is getting too slow and out-of-date. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:-
- explain the problems with your computer
- give some examples of how this has affected your work
- make some suggestions for what can be done to help address this issue.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
•Your reason for writing
• What you would like to happen
• A nice, respectful style.
You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra ticket. Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter:
– Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come
– Give details of when the trip will take place
– Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip
In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
Machines will one day in the future replace humans and collect some of their employments. Do the advantages of these machines outweigh the disadvantages.
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than economic progress?
Some networking sites have improved the level of communication between individuals but at the same time have also led to a number of problems. What problems have social networking sites caused and what can be done to reduce the extent of these problems?
You are planning a two-week vacation, and you need someone to take care of your house while you are away.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
• tell your neighbor that you are going away
• ask your neighbor to take care of your house for you
• explain what tasks you would like your neighbor to do
In some countries we have more cars while in others we have more bicycles. What are the causes of this? Which one is better?
The chart below shows what anthropology grafuates from one University did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summaries the Information by selecting amd reporting the main features.
In the real test, this will take you about 20 minutes, but there is no time limit here. STEP 1 - Read the task The line graphs below show the subscriptions to mobile and fixed phone lines in four different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Differences between countries are barely evident these days . Everyone in the world is wearing the same brands and watching the same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Human cloning is today turning into one of the hottest issues in the world and while it has attracted many supporters, there are still people who disapprove of this modern science. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some jobs are based at a single work place where the hours are the same each day, while other jobs involve frequent travel and ireegular working hours. Discus the advantages of both types of job and give your opinion about which one is best.
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam ‘. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business.
Write a letter to reply to your friend's offer. In you letter
give your opinion of your friend's business idea
tell him whether or not you have decided to accept his offer
and explain your reasons for this decision
You recently took a train journey but you left an important item on the train. You phoned the train company to report it but you were not pleased with the response.
Write a letter to the manager of the train company. In your letter
• describe the item you left on the train
• say why you were not pleased with the train company's response to your phone call
• explain what you want the manager to do about it
YOUR FAMILY TOOK PART IN 'NO TECHNOLOGY' CHALLENGE FOR ONE WEEK. DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE AND MENTION THE CHANGES AFTER THE CHALLENGE
In some countries today, there is an attitude that anyone can do it in the arts. As a result, people with no talent bocome rich and famous and geniuine talent is not valued. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education，so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The first chart shows the average housing prices in two cities in one country in 2010 and 2015, with projections for 2025. The second chart shows the percentage of people aged 30-35 who owned a home in 2010 and 2015.