In many places women are taking jobs which are traditionally done by men. What do you think made these changes happen? What’s your opinion about it?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Write an essay of about 250 words to answer the following questions. Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer. Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures young is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As populations grow, places of natural beauty in cities are being used for constructing new houses.Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the increased use of computers, the internet, and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development for employers and employees?
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
* ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
* ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
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You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to the organizer of the course. In the letter
give some background information about yourself
explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course
enquire about the methods used on the course
enquire about course fees and dates
In many countries, there are strict regulations on advertising aimed at children. Do you think these regulations are sufficient, or should there be stricter controls in place? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertising directed at children, and give your opinion.
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time on e-learning. However, television or computers cannot replace the book as learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extend to you agree with this statement.
In the future ,we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home amd at work.Discuss thr challenges and benefits this will bring
People are either working till late night or migrating to a different place for the sake of job. Is this advantageous or disadvantageous. Give you opinion and explain why, with examples.
Some people believe that traveling to other places is not essential to learn about different cultures as one can gain knowledge from books, movies, and the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like offices) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the changes that took place at a science and technology museum between 1996 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that exams are an unappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced by continuous assessments. Do you agree or disagree?
In order for the world to be a 'greener' place, punishments and fines for environmentally unfriendly acts committed by individuals need to be more severe. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meeting. Do you advantage of of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, experience is more valued in the workplace than knowledge in many countries. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
some people like to try new things for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these atttitudes and give your opinion.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism industry.
Some people say that e-boos and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Alternative energy sources that use natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gas that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Research is an essential part of completing assignments. Suggest some good places to obtain useful information. give reasons for your choices.
Even in today's advanced era, many people believe that bicycles are the best way to commute from one place to another. How far do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams show the life cycle of the salmon, from birth to mating and all that lies between. In the first place,
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this fact
Zoos should be closed because they are cruel and unnatural places for animals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, many natural places are damaged by people who keep throwing their garbage. what are the causes ? How can this be solved?
In the future, we will have more and more leisure tile as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home and at work. Discuss the challenges amd benefits this will bring
With the increasing demand for energy oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas?
You recently moved to a new area. Write to your friend and say
- Why did you move there
- Describe the new place
- Invite him/her to visit you
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, -describe where you lived when you were a student at the university -recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation -warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving at the public beach, were erected. On the other southern side, new cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel. To summarize, the following harbour has been developed with the introduction of a fresh infrastructure and the renovation of the ancient ones.
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society
The map show the changes that took place in the bookstore before and after 2000.
You are about to go on a vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment
•Give your friend some instructions about using your apartment
•Recommend some places to go
Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will one day replace face-to-face education. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless o[ whether the course is useful to an employee. well in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establish a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
Nowadays many young people deliberately damage public places. What are the causes and solutions?
Some people say that ebook and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional food and traditional ways of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in public places. Overall this is a very good idea. To what extent do you agree?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: "A woman’s place is in the home." What do you think
The maps below represent the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
hould spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that the use of mobile (cell) phones should be banned in public places such as in libraries and shops and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
In your letter, say:
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,