Most countries have traditional celebrations that occur annually. In your opinion, what benefits do these celebrations have for society? Support your opinion with reasons and example from your own Knowledge and experience.
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think this negatively influences the host country. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
The chartss below showwhat UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
In the past people believed that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas of life; nowadays there is less certainty that it is so. In what areas do you think the most important progress has been made so far? In what areas more needs to be done?
The breakthroughs in medical science are by far the most significant advances in world scoeity over the the last two centuries. Dicuss this statement and give your opinion.
Task 1: The table below gives information on the number of Australian people who visited the seven most popular destinations in 1999 and 2009. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgroduate students who did not go into full-time woke did after leaving college in 2006. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines an ment? d treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
some people argue that fashion ietms cost too much money. Others say that this is acceptable because fashion is an important part of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many governments think that the economic progress is there most important goal. Some people however think that other types of producys are equally important for a country. Discus both view and your opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In you letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club eg. facilities, members, costs.
Some people think that hosting an international sports events are good for the country while some people think it's bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that parents have the most significant influence in a child's development. However, other say that things like television or friends have the must important influence on them. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Most countries spend lots of money on education as they start to recognise its importance. In your opinion which two following subjects are the most important for your people and which one is the least important?
ELast week, you lost your luggage while traveling on holiday. Luckily, you have travel insurance.
Write letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter:
- Describe the characteristics of what you lost
- Explain how you lost it
- Tell the insurance company what you need from them
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
give me bands and original photo transcript
•say what action you would like the company to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Due to low-cost flights, many people are choosing to holiday abroad rather than have holidays in their own country. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you qgree with this statement?
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow their customs and behaviour. Cthers disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss buth these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or expcricnce.
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● ask the family some questions
to get information that is
important to you
● tell the family about your
arrival date and time
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and health care costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects, other people think that in today's word, subjects like science and technology are more important than history Discuss both views and give your opinion
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centers is the best way for the government to foster a good community spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
The table shows the cost of water in five cities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
I am writing to you because I am unable to pay next month's rent which is due on Monday. Unfortunately, the other day, I lost my wallet in which there was a large amount of money. I have, therefore, had to ask my parents to deposit money into my account. Since the financial transaction is a time-consuming process, I will pay your rent upon receiving the money. I am so sorry for any inconvenience to have caused you.
The two charts display the the total energy expenditure and electricity creation of the world since last year. Overall, oil was the most consumed item around the globe, while coal was the most used item for electricity production.Other sources experienced slight increases over the course of a period. In world energy consumption, oil was mostly consumed(34.3), followed by coal(25.1) and gas(20.9). The rest of the sources like nuclear, hydro and renewable wastes were utilized in very minute amounts. In total work energy generation, coal(39.8)was used almost double the amount as compared to energy expenditure, followed by gas(19.6). Other sources like hydro and nuclear were used in the same amount 16.1 and 15.7 respectively. Oil was used almost five times less as compared to energy consumption which is 6.7. Other items were used in the least amount which is 2.1.
Throughout the history, people have dream art of living in a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world. How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a realiable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society that is specialized for preparing to be good fathers and mothers teach their kids. To what extent 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 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
Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (suld as cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information on the average cost of a monthly plan from four different mobile phone providers in a European country, between January and September 2012, measured in euros.
Some people think that the teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject they are best at or they are most interested in. To what extent do you agree?
There are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people ? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
The charts below show changes in the cost of visiting a national park in the country from 2011 to 2018 as well as the number of visitors to national parks each year.
Some people believe that money is one of the most important factors in a person's happiness. To what extent do you agree withh this?
Some people think that the best way to solve the problem of air pollution in cities is to increase the cost of vehicle fuel. Others think that different measures should be taken. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Since Most information about culture and history can be found online, museums are no longer needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart shows what visitors like most in Edinburgh city.
Some people think that families have the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think other factors such as television, friend, music. etc. gave biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fast food is now universally in most countries and is becoming increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. What are your opinions in this?
As most people spent a major part of their life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well being. How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The given map is illustrating changes on Norbiton town post the construction of human facilities. Before this altered scenario, the town seemed to be a manufacturing area.
Nowadays, most people contend that taking a gap year to work or travel before pursuing education is more preferable. What are the disadvantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.