the map below is of the town Galsdon. A new supermarket (s) is planned for the town. the map shows two possible sites for the supermarket.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed became of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but
unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
apologise and say that you cannot come to visit
explain why you will not be able to visit
suggest another time that you could visit
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows
he top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social resbonsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage?
Nowadays, many people move away from places where they grew up to find a job. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvatages?
Countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the cinema manager to inform him/ her that you have lost your bag in the cinema. In your letter you should
- tell exactly what happened and when
- explain where you think you left the bag
- ask the manager to help find your bag.
Some people believe countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while others worry that the aid money cannot get to the poor of this world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people use social media on regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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[3:51 PM, 10/20/2019] mooh: You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some say the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say the purpose of education is to help people achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
the map below shows the changes in an American town between 1948 and 2010. (Ulvi)
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment
●explain how this problem is affecting your work
●say what you want the shop or company to do
Somefamilies people believe that children who are brought up in which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You live near a public school. The school has asked residents to help with the maintenance of school buildings and play areas. Write a letter to the principal.
In your letter
explain why you would like to help
tell them how you can help
let them know when you are available.
These days, more and more people move away from the area where they were born and brought up when they become adults. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryrmouth between 1995 and present.
With the rise of ebooks comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The bar chart below shows the sector contributions tp India's gross domestic product from 1960 to 2000
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life? Exam pattern and teaching methods
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people think that those who start a career and keep working in that same field for years are going to have a more satisfying work life than those who keep changing jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plan for its development.
This graph illustrates the proportion of tourists on Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017. Overall, It is clear that the total number of visitors increased constantly over the eight-year period. In addition, the number of cruise ship travellers showed dynamic changes compared to other ones. In terms of those who stayed on cruise ships and island began at around 0.75 and 0.25 million respectively. From 2010 to 2011 vacationers staying on cruise ships increased by nearly 0.25 million, while people who stayed on the island remained unchanged. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of people visiting on island overtook those people staying on cruise ships. Throughout the entire period, although the total number of tourists began at 1million, it went up by 2.5 million, resulting in this proportion reached the peak of 3.5 million. Moreover, travellers spending time on the island showed increasing annual figures, and after 2012, those people went up to 2 million in 2017.
The map shows the plan for a new factory complex and housing area for employees. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
•Some people think that a person improves intellectual skills better when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.
The world today is a safer place and governments should stop spending large amounts of money on their armed forces. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some believes that professional, 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 another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
they should work in their country because is the way to give back their knowledge to the commmunity and the future generations
Doctors and engineers could help others countries where cyclons or big earthquacke happened. example, Haiti 2009 thousand of people died after the catastrofe
The map below show the development of an area before and after the builiding of a hydroelectric dam.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
•say what has happened and how you feel
•ask them to explain why there has been a delay
•ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programs for young people. In these programs, children aged 16 to 18 do charity works, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this for young people?
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports club, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The graph depicts participation of students from five different country in three universities. Overall, the largest number, belongs to Indians, who goes to University of Riverview. Meanwhile, the smallest group are Smithtown University's Indonesians.
Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take a part-time course. Mention
- qualifications and work experience
- details about the course
- how this course will help you
You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye and to thanks them for their help during your stay.
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to
your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In this letter,
Describe the training course
Say how it will help improve your job performance.
Explain how much time you need off and ask for permission.
Many people believe that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside rather than in a big city. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each place?
The map shows the village park, now and 10 years ago. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help local community. They believe this would benefit both individual teenagers and societ as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that zoos are cruel and morally wrong because they only keep animals in captivity. Others think that zoos play a variety of important roles aside from entertaining the public. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that adopting a four-day workweek would help increase employee productivity and well-being. Others believe that this change could harm business operations and economic stability. •Discuss both sides and give your opinion. •Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people keep dogs and cats as companions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pet ownership for animals involved and for the community as a whole.
Some people believe that cheap and fast transportation is essentialfor successful international business, while others argue thatadvanced technology is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, students sleep less than they used to in the past . what do you think is the reason behinf this? what are effects on individuals
The chart below shows the top ten countries with the highest spending on travel in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature? Is is possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.