More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
Airline companies have reduced the cost of air tickets in many nations. discuss whether it is a positive or negative development.
The table below shows the production of potatoes, cabbage and onions in five countries in 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In some part of world it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in France in two years.Write a report for a university lecturer reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.dung
Some parents believe children's leisure activities should be always educational, but others think it will cause more pressure on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below compares the number of visits to two new music sites on the web.
In many countries, the amount of household waste like food packaging is increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to recuce it ?
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, school children usually learnt by listening to their teacher and by studying their books. Nowadays, many school children learn by using technology in the classroom instead. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
the diagram shows blow the changes that have taken place at west park secondary school since its construction in 1950
The charts below show the percentage spent on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
-say which part-time course you booked
-explain why you need to cancel your booking
-ask about booking a different course
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The bar graph shows the global sales (in billions of dollars) of different types of digital games between 2000 and 2006. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– Describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Some people think that companies and private individuals should bay to clean up the pollution that they produce, not the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
say what experience you have
ask what the work involves
enquire about conditions
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing onllne and are not s atisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase - Red dotted dress ,medium size , maxi dress
-> describe the problem - got small size , which is tight to my waist and short to length
-> explain why you need a replacement urgently - I need dress as a gift ,birthday coming soon
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some parents believe that learning mathematics is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used in later life. Discuss both sides.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
You work for an international company. You have seen a advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•Describe the training course you want to do
•Explain what the company could do to help you
• Say how the course will be useful to your job
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarize the information by estimating and reporting the main feature, and make the comparison where necessary.
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large cities where they only know a few people in their are. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community.
The following charts contain information about the web browsers that were used to access Wikimedia in 2011 and 2012. Describe the main features and make a comparison .
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children sports team for two years, or to pay for two open air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
1) describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team.
2) summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts.
3) saying how you think the company should spend that money.
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children's sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
The graphs below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in Korea in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows the life cycle of a frog. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many newspapers, magazines and television programmes make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media's right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people's private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph below shows a typical American and a Japanese office.
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
Describe the training course you want to do
Explain what the company could do to help you
Say how the course will be useful for your job
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry, digger (т40 grid wire cutter day coder cooling chamber drying oven 18 * 72 Are Might 870°C • 1309°C 200°0 • 960°C packaging
Teenagers should have regular exams at secondary school, as this will prepare them better for life after leaving school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts show the main methods of transport of people traveling to one university in 2004 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the changes in maximum number of Asian elephants between 1994 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
TThe diagram shows the skeletal systems of two ancestors of modern human beings. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages？
Nowadays companies and other organizations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the view? What sort of punishment do parenta and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children .
Most people pay taxes to contibute to the development of their country,however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons whare relevant.
In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behaviour?
It has been said, "Not all learning takes place in the classroom." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from personal experience with knowledge gained from classroom instruction. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
In many countries teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What is the situation like in your country? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part-time jobs?
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.
in many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?