The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods, rice, wheat and maize, by People in four different countries.
The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work until an older age to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:
Request time off
Explain why you need to leave early
Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / M
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their ceativity. some people think that artists should have total freedom to any thoughts and ideas. To what extent, do you agree or disagree
In many countries children are engaged in sorne kind of paid work. Sorne people regard this as complete/y wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Modern cultures around the world have become similar as compared to the past. What are the main reasons for it? Is it a positive or a negative improvement?
Some people think spending a lot on birthday celebrations and weddings is a waste of money. Others think that it is important to the young people and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the amount of oil production by eight countries in 2014. trend only.
Your friend has just won a sizeable amount of money in the lottery. She would like your advice as to how to spend it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-congratulate him/her on their win
-give practical advice on how to spend the money
-advise him/her on benefits/drawbacks associated with large wins
Although young people nowadays are provided with a more comfortable life and a better health care system, they are not necessarily happy as expected . In this essay, I will name some factors that contribute to this situation and propose several feasible solutions.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of people in three different countries.
Many people today prefer to travel to foreign countries on holiday rather than exploring their own country. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. Do you think it is important for people to travel within their own country?
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are the main sources in many countries. However, in some countries, governments are finding other sources of energy to replace fossil fuels. Write an essay to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using alternative energy.
Some policymakers have the notion that the economic progress is the most important measure to be taken for development of a country. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, children show less respect to elders. What are the causes of such behavior? What can be done to address this situation?
The bar chart gives the information about the female unemployment rates in the countries of the United Kingdom between 2013 and 2014.
The chart below show the changein in ownership of electronical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in hosueholds
2019-12-07: Task 1
You went on a trip and found that the guide was really helpful. Write a letter to the tour company manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the tour
• tell what you liked about the tour guide
• recommend manager ways/methods to appreciate the tour guide
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
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. she is planing to stay with you,but you cant accomodate her. write a letter to her.
The chart shows men and women proficient in a foreign language in several countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan.
In many countries people are ageing and the need for the young people to care for the elderly is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of prgress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or tavel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.
The following is an essay submitted by one of our students. In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the amount of money in billions of dollars spent on international tourism by people from seven different countries in 2011 and 2012.
The crime rate has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions to this problem
in many countries nowdays consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food prdouced all over the world. do you think this is a positive or a negative development.
Many young people say that mobile phones are the most important object that they own. Does the popularity of mobile phones among young people have more advantages or disadvantages?
The two bar charts show the proportion of 14-16-year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English-Speaking country and the top three popular foreign languages Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Q1. In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to imporse a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table below shows the number of motor vehicles per 1000 inhabitans in eight countries in 1990 and 2000
In some countries schoolchilren wear a uniform.In others, they can wear whatever they want at school. what are advetages and disadvantages of having school uniforms?
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. as many as two thirds of children are now obese. schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. to what extent do you agree with thhis statement?
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.*
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look many differences from their home country. Nowadays, the sceneries in places all over the world are more and more similar. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in anither country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that the governments should pay one of the parents of very young children to stay at home to look after their children. what do you think would be advantages and disadvantages of this policy?
n many countries today, crime 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 dramas?
Some people believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. Others, however, believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home or work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?v
Childhood obesity is becoming a serious health problem in many countries. What are the causes of this? What solution can be offer
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviours .others diasagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular choose it s a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently discovered plans to build a new airport in your area and are unhappy with it. Write a letter to the local authority.
In your letter
•say how you found out about the plans
•explain what problems your neighborhood will face
•suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
A council is closing a youth’s recreational centre because it is not being used often by the youths. Write a letter to the Council Mayor. In your letter:
• Explain why youths rarely use it.
• Write on the importance of the playground.
• Suggest ways to increase use by youths.
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
Young people spend too much time and money following fashion trends (clothing, technology). To what extent, do you agree or disagree?