Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people have voiced an idea that tertiary educational students should only focus on their own major in order to get a qualification;
Q. A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? (Ulvi)
Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Some jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the average length of stay last year (in days) for serious injuries for different age groups in private and public hospitals in Queensland, Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Families who sent their children to private school not be required to pay taxs' that support State education system.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
1.The shortage in housing has severe social consequences in big cities. Only governments can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You saw Tv program recently and found it unreasonable for viewers. Write a letter about its quality and content of the material presented.
In your letter
Describe what you did not like
Make some suggestions
Say what you expect from the TV editors
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
Q) What are the changes?
Q) What are the problems you are facing?
Q) What part of the service would you like to change?
Some people thinks the university should accept equal numbers of males and females student in every subject. Others believe it is unacceptable policy. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
You have just started a course in college which has no sports facilities of it's own.Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.In your letter
•introduce yourself
•say why you are interested in this sports club
•ask some question about the club e.g. facilities, members,costs
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both thesis views and give your opinion.
In many countries, schoolchildren are required to wear school uniforms. Do you think it should be enforced in all schools ?
The bar graph shows the number of people visited on university website and searched two sites in last 15 hours. Summarize the chart and comapre if require.
Question: If a person is found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while driving, they should be banned from driving for life, whether they were involved in an accident or not. Ak To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that woman should play an equal role as men in a country ‘s police force or military force, such as the army ,while other think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. What is your opinion?
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, sày that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Population in cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects of it? What solutions can you gift to maintain a good quality of life in urban areas?
ou would like to take a part-time course at the university, but don’t have the money to do it. Write a letter to an organization that supports students financially and asks for help. In your letter
– Describe your qualification and degree.
– Provide some details of the course.
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.
One of the consequences of improves medical care is that people are living are longer and loife expectancy is increasing. Do you think trhe advantages of this developmwnt outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the stages and equip ment used in the cement making process and how cement is used to produce concrete for buiding purpose.
Most companies and organizations requires their employees to wear uniforms to work. what are the jobs that need uniform? what are the disadvantages of wearing uniforms to work?
you live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.I kindly request to be moved to a single bedroom next term.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think lawa are need to make people recycle more of their waste.
money offered for postgraduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. do you agree or disagree?
The diagram illustrates the sequential stages involved in the commercial production of chewing gum, from the initial melting of raw ingredients to the final packaging of the finished product.
Some people think women should play an equal role in the police and military while others think women are less suitable for these roles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
General task 1
Your next door neighbour own a small dog that bark throughout day and night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog.
Your reason for writing.
What you would like to happen.
A nice respectful style.
The diagram below shows the process of producing photographs using digital equipment.
The graph below shows the Qatari and Omani import totals (in tons) for several types of vegetables in 1990. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? In recent years, a significant number of rural inhabitants have moved into cities. Although there are some advantages associated with this migration, I firmly believe that the development of urbanization brings several detrimental consequences.
Your next- door neigbour owns a small dog that barks througthout the day and the night Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done the dog .Include in your letter
Your reason for writing
What you would like to happen
A nice ,respectful style
Some scientists believe that in the future computer will be more intellectual than human being. While some see this as a positive development of other worry about negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
MEAT PRODUCTION REQUIRES RELATIVELY MORE LAND THAN CROP PRODUCTION.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT AS LAND IS BECOMING SCARCE, THE WORLD’S MEAT CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE REDUCED. WHAT MEASURES COULD BE TAKEN TO REDUCE THE WORLD’S MEAT CONSUMPTION? WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEM MIGHT SUCH MEASURES CAUSE? GIVE REASON FOR YOUR ANSWER, AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE.
Some people believe that educational systems should be highly selective, admitting only the most talented and high-achieving students. Others argue that education should be inclusive, providing equal opportunities for all students regardless of their academic abilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The percentage of the population living in urban areas has greatly increased in many countries. Discuss some reasons for this change and some of its consequences for urban planning.
The two tables below show responses of different age groups to a questionnaire with their opinion about the range of books and the non-print materials in a local library.
Many people believe that education and high qualification will bring success. Others think that it is not required to achieve success in life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that men and women are equal and so women should be able to do any jobs they want. other feels that men and women are not equal and therefore there are certain jobs which are not suitable for women. what is your opinion?
You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
explain why you need the job;
describe your skills and qualifications;
say what days you are available.
In some countries, health care and education are only partially funded by the government. Which do you think is better in terms of quality: free public healthcare and education or privately paid health care and education?
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter,
thank the manager for the opportunity to work experience
explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The provided maps illustrate how Queen Mary Hospital transformed in three periods of time.
You recently visited a foreign country and got some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a email to the center manager and explain: - What was the information required? - How was the wrong information provided?t - What problems did you have because of this?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is msore important to give all their time and attention to studing for a qualification.
Discuss both these viewss and give your own opinion
People from cities go to universities more often than those who live in the country. Some people think that the government should make it easier to enter universities for people who live outside of cities and towns by setting lower entry requirements and tuition fees. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consquences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.