Some people believe that manufacture and supermarkets have the responsible to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. While others argue that customer should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
First impressions are important. Some people think that by doing well in interviews is the key to securing good jobs. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that printed books are no longer necessary in the digital era as all writing can be sorted electronically . Others think that printed books still play an important role . Discuss both the views and give your opnion .
More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in forign countries. Discouse the advantages and disadvantages of this:
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
State why you cannot go
Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
Suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some believe the government spends too much money on space research while there are still a lot of problems on the Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowdays, people spend too much time at work too what extent they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss.
Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think university should make it espescially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree
A large number of young people can not find a job after leaving school. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
rich countries should aallow jobs for skilled and knowlegeable employers who are from poor coutries. Do you agree or disagree.
Employers now tend to prefer employees with good social skills in addition to good qualifications. In fact, social skills are getting more and more important compared to qualifications. Do you agree or disagree?
People nowadays are buying wider range of household things (for example television, rice cooker) than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? #people #range #household #television #rice #cooker #development
Today, there is a growing emphasis on creating inclusive educational environments that cater to diverse learners.How can school curricula be modified to provide equal learning opportunities for all students? Has this become a positive or negative development?
1.The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries, for the period 1960-2000. Summarize the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
Today's school shoul teach their students how to survive financially in the world today. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think competitions inside and outside of school are necessary for children to prepare for their future. Others think it's bad . Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Many students today graduate high school and choose to continue their studies overseas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. Discuss the advantagess and disadvantages of this
Weather countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe sports at schools should be compulsory, while others think that it is a waste of time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort od punishment should parent and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Some people think it is good idea to socialise with co-workers but some think it is important to keep personal and professional life separate. discuss both the views and give your opinion.
A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•explain why you are looking forward to the visit
•describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
•suggest some things to do during the visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports center now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country., while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and giye your opinion.
Over the past 50 years, young people have gained status and power but old people have lost. What is the cause and is it a good development?
Once children start school,teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development.To what extent fo you agree or disagree?
It is more important to have a good family than to have friends. Family can always compensate for absence of friendship. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers, while others believe that students' attidutes are important . Discuss both views and give your opinions .
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
pIn the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 yers ago and how it looks now.
Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper book will never disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show what percentage of their daily intake of various nutrients the average person in the USA consumes in each meal and in snacks. These nutrients may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Write a letter to a friend you have to recommend a good place in your city for trave Ing
The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance,such as food and health. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
There are some violent cartoon characters on TV such as mickey mouse which bring a negative influence on children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV Programmes are suitable for children?
You recently attended a family celebration at a hotel. Although the event went well, you were not satisfied with the hotel facilities.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
say what the occasion was and when it took place
mention what you liked about the event
explain why you were unhappy with the hotel facilities
suggest how the hotel can improve its service
What book or film do you think portrays a country’s culture the best? Would you recommend it to a foreign friend who wishes to learn and understand that country? Describe the book or film and explain why you would recommend it. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
In several countries around the world, students take a year off between high school and university in order to travel, work or volunteer. However, in most countries, students go straight to university after graduating. Discuss both approaches and give your opinion about which is better.
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
Write an email to your friend. In your email
1)Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
2)Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
3)Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any address
Begin your letter as follows
Dear,
In the past, people stored knowledge in the book. Nowadays, people store knowledge on the internet. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
In many countries, traditional food are being replaced by international fast food. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A magazine 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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The decline in the number of people reading books is a concern for many. What measures can be taken to promote reading and support the publishing industry?