Many people believe that money is one of the most important factors in a person's happiness. To what extent do you agree
Employers should focus on personal qualifications over qualifand experience when choosing someone for a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems you can’t meet him / her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
– Apologise to your friend.
– Explain why it’s not possible to meet now.
– Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.
Studie suggests that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do yoy think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages ?
The table below illustrates information about age, average income of a person and population that is below the poverty line in California, Utal, and Florida.
Most employers do job interviews before offering position to a person. Do you think it is the best way to do it or are there other alternatives . What is the best way to choosing a employee in your opinion.
The pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrested in five years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons for arrests.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be taken as good as those taken at a collage or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per peron of 11.5 litres.) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The Internet and television are giving more opportunities for the average person to become famous. Is it a positive or negative development
Some argue that individual actions like reducing personal carbon footprints are ineffective against climate change and that only large-scale actions by governments and corporations can make a real difference. Discuss both views and state your own position
“Learning depends not upon the personality or methodology but rather on the student’s attitude to his or her own learning”. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that work is the most important thing in a person's life. Without the success of a career, life becomes meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table illustrates the number of mobile phones and personal computers.
You recently had something delivered to your home. You now realize the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item.
Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
• give details of the delivery
• describe what was damaged
• say what you would like the manager to do
While recruiting a new employee, the employer should pay more attention to their personal qualities, rather than qualification and experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Health care should not be provided for free. The health of the person is in his own hands, and they should pay for it themselves. What is your opinion?
It is imortant for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,.
The chart below shows the number of magazines sold per person in five countries in 2003 and 2005, with projected sales for 2007. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the charts and making comparisons where appropriate.
You have seen an advertisment in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look aftertheir six year 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
A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than the government’s responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
• Describe why you would be a good person for the role
• Describe any relevant experience you may have
Several people assert that the main cause of crime is an economically disadvantaged background. However, others say that crime is caused by a person's nature. Discuss both ideas and give your own opinion.
A person worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashion values such as honor, kindness and trust no longer seem important. To what extent you agree or disagree
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed and the average annual income per person in US dollars in five different countries in 2010.
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar. In your letter:
Ask for detailed information regarding the program contents.
Cost of the program and any discounts for company-sponsored professionals.
Provision of accommodation during the program.
the pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrestedin the five years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons for arrest. summarize the information and make comparison.
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper."
In your letter:
- Suggest someone who deserves the reward
- Mention what they have done to help the community
- Say what reward you would like to give this person
Begin your letter as follows:
"Dear …,"
Nowadays many individuals work for long hours more than considering time for recreation. This issue has both benefits and drawbacks. I personally argue that advantages are more than disadvantages.
It is said that human rights are being underestimated in numerous nations and every individual should not have their own personal rights to control everything. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-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
These days more people put their personal information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers, online for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many people argue that the use of technology, such as smartphones and social media, has had a negative impact on interpersonal communication skills. Others believe that technology has enhanced communication and connectivity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private healthcare outweigh the disadvantages?
Reading books keeps a person's mind active, whereas watching films and television is passive and does not require a person to use their imagination. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many businesses owners find their staff lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as ability to cooperate their coworkers.What are the causes ? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
Now days, distance learning have gained in popularity but some people argue that courses can never be as good as those taken by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not.howere , it is sometimes claimed that any chlid can be taught to be come a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart illustrates distances traveled per person per week (in kilometers) in terms of 5 types of transport in the UK between 1990 and 2000.
under bristish and australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case Do you agree or disagree.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
-It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for people to take risks, both in professional lives and personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadavantages?
In education and employment, some people work harder than others. What makes them work harder? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Give reasons and examples from your personal experiences.
Being a celebrity - such as famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
The line graph shows that how much carbon dioxide (CO2) was produced and its average amount per person in four countries, namely, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007.