Some people think that it’s good for a country’s culture if people watch some imported film or TV programs while some people argue that it could be better if people watch films of their own culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can indeed pose both social and practical challenges. Do you agree or disagree?
Music plays a vital role in our country. How much has music influenced the way we think today? What do you think is the key role of music in today's world?
These days more and more people are going to other counrties for significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In future more people will choose to go to holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holidays. Do you agree or disagree?
Government should not give international aid since they have disadvantages people like unemployed and homeless in their own country. Do what you agree or disagree.
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development? ________________________________________
Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both viwes and give your opinions.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
In your letter, say
which point in the article do you agree with?
explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
Many people believe that a person’s culture is defined by their country of origin, while others believe that it has only minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in aEuropean country,namely timber,pulp and paper,from 1980 to 2000.
Some people believe that visitors to others countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Other disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. ▪️Discuss both views and give your opinion.
n many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The graph below shows the percentage of urban/suburban and rural households in a certain country that had Internet access between 2011 and 2016. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Household Internet Access 60% "'1'1'""-;::==============::::;----------2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her country
In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. 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. You should write at least 250 word
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that foreign visitors should be charge more han local people when they visit cultural and historical attraction in a country . to what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some believe that charitable organisations should help people no matter where they live. Others argue that charities should only help those living in the country where the charity is based. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similiar to each other. You dont fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which point 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
Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more material and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal.
Many people think that living in the city is better than living in the countryside. To what extent do you agree with this view. Gia Linh
The chart bellow shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category or exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spend their weekly income in 1968 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relavant.
The government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for a country’s development and progress. To what extent do you agree of disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people , however, think that other types of progress are equally imporant for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
"Interpret the provided line graph that depicts the percentage of youngsters receiving inadequate healthcare facilities in six different European countries during the years 2008 to 2022. Describe the trends in healthcare provision for young individuals in each country, noting any fluctuations or improvements over the years. Highlight any exceptional changes in specific years and compare the countries' progress in addressing inadequate healthcare for the youth."
You relocated to a new country for work. Write to your previous co-worker. In your letter
– Tell him/her where you live in the new country
– Describe how you feel
– Explain what you are doing at work
– Invite him/her for a visit.
Relocating companies, factories and employees to country side provide benefits to reduce traffic jams and housing problems. To what extend do you agree?
5.D.Some People believe that travelling alone really benefits in learning a country’s culture and experience, while others believe that it is better to travel with someone you know. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future, more people will choose to go on a holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on a holiday. Do you agree or disgaree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. why do think this is. do you think this is a positive or a negative development.
Essay topics: Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a countries financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Your English speaking friend has asked you your help with college project he or she is doing about celebrating new year in different countries write a letter to your friend in your letter say how important new year is to people in your country describe how new year celebrated in your country explain what you like about new year celebration in your country
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentage of adults who were overweight or obese (too fat or much too fat) in one country from 1965 to 2015.
In the past, when students dia a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad what are the advantages and disadvantages of this developments You should use your own ideas, knowledge, and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people، however, ، think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own idea, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The diagram below shows changes in modes of transport chosen by travellers in a European country from 1950 to 1990. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a country’s financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feautres and make comparisons where relevant
Your child's school is going for a trip out of the country for 3 days and parent is allowed to join the group. Write a letter to school.
In your letter, you should:
•ask questions about the trip
•tell them why you want to join the group
•explain how you can help.
Some people say that there is no need to give international aid by governments as they already have unemployment and homeless in their own country. How far do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
The chart below shows the value of one country's export in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
To graph blow shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010.