The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in Australian universities over a ten year period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently moved house and you used a removal Company to help you move your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move. Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter,
• Give details of the move
• Describe the damage
• Say what you would like the manager to do.
As countries become more developed, many fast food outlets move into the country giving local people greater access to fast food. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today’s tourism industry? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by a very small number of people. Some people say that governments should public money on saving these language, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
* mention the food and service
* explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
* suggest any improvements to make things better
Many people aim to achieve a balance between their work and lifes,but few people achieve it. What are the causes of this? How to overcome this problem?
Some people think giving time to career improvement is more important, others believe giving time to family and friends is more important. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while other argue that the aid money is misspent by governments that recieve it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe the government should invest more money to help tourism development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and the holiday
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with otherold people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the famiy?
Adult population do not do enough exercise, some people believe that showing major sports event like Olympics or football world cup on television encourages people to exercise. Others argue that there are better ways to encourage adults to move more. Discuss both view and discuss your opinion.
*Discipline is a growing problem in modern schools. Some people think that parents should discipline their own children, while others think it should be the responsibility of the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion* Both views and opinion Both views along with Iam convinced Government body 1. Mo Salah Parent are in charge of b2. Germany my opinion
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is the poverty of leisure time for young people, who are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
•Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
•Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give details of the amount of time you need
• suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Write at least 150 words.
You DO NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ____________________,
The chart shows the average daily viewing figures for Channel One News over a 12-month period.
“It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledgegained from experience with knowledge gained from books. Which is more important? Why? Write about200-250 words to improve your opinions in this space”
Difference between countries is becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share some fashoins, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweight the disadvantages?
You have been invited to a networking conference for your field of work. Write a letter to your immediate manager. In your letter:
· Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you
· Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company
· Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs
The pie chart gives information on UAE government spending in 2000. The total budget was AED 315 billion. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The world should have only one government rather than a national govenment for each country. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvatages?
In 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?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reason and examples.
Nowadays it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them placed in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the government should fund arts, while others think it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
Some people think that the best way to improve the road safety is by reducing the speed limit. Others think that there are other ways to improve road safety. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
TD: Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while others struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealth. Some people think that the government has the responsibility to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Topic: The table shows the participation of people over fifteen in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Australia during the period 2011-2012.
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the numbers of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions.
Some people believe that education and healthcare should be free of charge and funded by the government. Others think that it should be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not fuction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
some people think government should invest more money in teachin science than other subjects in order for a country to develope and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently moved to a different house/apartment. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter:
– Explain why you have moved
– Describe the new house/apartment
– Invite him/her to pay you a visit.
Both government and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitats. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree
some people think the government should subsidise fruits and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Others argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. •To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people feel that subjects like art and music are not important today. They think that they should be removed from the school and replaced by more I.T. courses, which are more important. To what extent do you agree
In many countries, freedom of speech is part of a person’s natural human rights. However, in cases when a person’s speech has a negative effect on society, it may be restricted by the government. In your opinion, does the right to freedom of speech outweigh the right of the government to try to protect its society?
Government spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes Most recently Mars is the focus of scientists attention' . Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with closer to home. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people blame the government for the increase in childhood obesity while others think it is the parents’ fault.Discuss both views and give your opinion
In large cities, the issue of overpopulation has been a significant cause of concern which leads to a lack of jobs and traffic congestion. What is the cause of this? How can government help in solving this problem?
Some person think that a person improves intellectual skills better when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should spend money on searching for another habitable planet to secure humanity’s future, while others argue that this money should instead be spent on environmental protection on Earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
You live in a small university town.Last week,you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price.You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly.However,this week,the laptop doesn't switch on.Write to the store.In your letter:
There aren’t many houses to accommodate people so it has several social consequences. Only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of wastes from homes is recycled. They say that that only way to increase recycling for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?