it is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on treatment of people who are alerady ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people today are spending large amount of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative progression?
The table below gives information on customer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on ublic transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
The pie charts display the spending habits of people in UK in 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
In Western countries, people spend a lot of money on their pets. They buy special food for their cats and dogs, buy them toys and often pay high fees for medical treatment. Some people think this is a waste of money and argue that pets are dirty and dangerous. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet? Do people spend too much money on pets? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people think spending a lot on birthdays and marriage celebration is a waste of money but others think it is important to the young people and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family.
Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
– Explain why you would like to move
– Request that your employer place you in a specific city
– Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's 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 - describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team - summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts - say how you think the company should spend the money Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
With increased global demand for oil, should untouched areas of the world be opend for resourses? to what extent do you agree
A person spends most of his or her time at the workplace, and life becomes meaningless when there is no job satisfaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tree pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981,1991 and 2001 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Experts say that if the elderly spend time with others and exercise daily, they will enjoy better health and happiness. However, many elderly individuals suffer from loneliness and lack of physical fitness. Discuss the causes of these problems and provide solutions.
Minority languages Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the spending on research into renewable sources of energy in four countries between 1975 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive ora negative development?
Many people spend the whole day at a computer and don’t have much time for exercise. What problem does this lifestyle lead to? How can these problems be avoided??
The barchart below shows the hours per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries is leading to job displacement and unemployment for many workers. What are the reasons for this trend? What solutions can be implemented by the government to address these issues? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 35 minutes on this task. *The dangers and complexities of the modern world have made the mobile phone an absolute necessity for children* *To what extent do you agree or disagree?* Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (THU HA)
Essay 2.Health "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small number of people*. *Some say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that it would be a waste of money*. *Discuss both these views and give your opinion.*
Some children spend jours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this a positive or a negative development?
The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 years old in five countries in 2012.
Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people spend a lot of money for their wedding ceremonies. However, others feel like it is unnecessary to spend a lot. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
Some people argue that arts, such as painting and music, are a waste of money and the government should spend this money on other public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your
friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you
stay in his apartment.
Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter:
• Thank him for the offer but politely decline
• Inform him of when you will be in Rome and your travel
plans
• Invite him for an outing
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you can not manage to meet him at the airport on time.
Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you.
some people believe that government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. discuss both side of views and give your views.
You should spend about 40 minutes on the task. Some people think that there is no need to travel to work anymore because businesses can use the internet to communicate. Others disagree. 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. Write at least 250 words.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.Write a letter to this friend. In your letter•describe why you think he/she will enjoy it•explain why you recommend studying at your university•give some advice about how to applyWrite at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
Public celebrations( such as national days, festivals, etc) are held in most countries. Theses are often quite expensive and some people say that governments should spend money on more useful things Do you agree or disagree?
Some parents believe that a child should not waste time by reading entertainment books. Instead, they should spend time reading educational books only. What is your opinion about this?
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-years-old child.
write a letter to the parents.In your letter
. explain why you would like the job
. give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
. say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Nowadays people are spending more time in workplace and staying away from home for work. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages with your own experiences.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
he table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in four countries in 2008
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. other believe that this is unneccesary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides and say which side you personally support.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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
You should write at least 150 words
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many people today buy ready-made food rather than spend time cooking. What do you think are the reason for this Do you think the advantages of this development outright the disadvantages
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write to your friend about this
place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word