The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building process Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
ome people think that mothers should spend most of their time raising their family, and therefore the government should support them financially. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries the average weight is increasing and their levels of health and fittness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of this proplem and what measures could be taken to solve them ?
The number of older people is increasing. Some people think this is causing problems in their countries while others feel that older people play an important role in society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In recent years a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer companies are leaving their countries for developed countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
Biotechnology companies all over the world are developing different types of genetically modified (GM) crops. However, not enough is known about these crops on our health and the environment. Interfering with nature in this way should be prohibited. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to have temporary jobs. They only work for a few months each year and use the rest of their time to do what they want to do. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that studying online is less effective than studying face to face and that more funding should be allocated to improve the effectiveness of online study. To what extent do you agree?
These days, the number of people who suffer from serious illnesses due to obesity has increased. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that studying abroad is important because it expands a person's knowledge and understanding of the world. Others feel that it is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the student's own country. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
Human activities have negative effects on the plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this question. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that men and woman have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women.To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in the UK and the number of Indian restaurants in the UK between 1960 and 2015.
Many young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities leaving behind an elderly population. What are the problems associated with this? What can be done about it?
The Government should allocate more funding to teaching science than to other subjects so that the country can develop. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to apologise on the particular job you agreed to take during summer vacation due to some unforeseen circumstances.
● explain the situation
● state your apology
● express that you would be interested in this position next summer.
The maps below show a community center 10 years ago and the same center today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What are the causes and what solutions can you suggest?
The charts below show the results of a survey of happiness ratings for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children on the overall ratitings of married couples
“Do you think extra-curricular activities are important in a student’s life?” Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently went on holiday with your family to an island resort . Upon your return home, you discovered that you had forgotten a very valuable item there.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to inform him/her of your problem. In the letter, you should:
Describe the item
Say why it is important that you get the item back
Tell the manager what you would like him/her to do.
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
The maps illustrate a land area before and after a hydroelectric dam was built
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagreee with this opinion?
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat.
• Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter explain the reasons for the noise
Apologize
Describe what action you will take
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9.You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news with your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
o● explain where the money came from
o ● say what you intend to do with the money
o ● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.
You work in a company and need to take a certain course. Write a letter to your manager and say
- Explain why you need this training course.
- Where and when will you take it?
- How will the company benefit from it?
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?
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, or animal products for clothing and medicine, for example. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Social networking website, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram improve international relationships that people all over the world are free to communicate an exchange ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.In your letter.
•introduce yourself
•say why you are interested this sports club
•ask some questions about the club facilities, members,costs
3. Adult children are choosing to live with their parents longer. Why is this happening. Is it a positive or negative trend?
Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show changes in the art galery between in 2005 and today
In many ciuntries 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 extend do you agree?
some people believe in the right to freedom of speech. others believe in cesorship. disscuse both views and give your opinion
some people think that urban spaces should be used for parks rather than for housing.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some countries, the rate of crimes committed by teenager is increasing. What are the reasons and what can be done to relieve the problem?
Some people think that man and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents an do there members of society often set a bad example.Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Pressure on the school and university student is increasing and students are put to work hard when then are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many cannot speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just spent a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered that you had left a coat there. There are some important belongings in the pockets.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain that you have left the coat there
say what the coat looks like, where you think you left it and what was in the pockets
make some suggestions about how to get all of your belongings back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Some people regard that we ought to spend money and time protecting wild animals. Others argue that it is better only to spend it on human populations.To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the steps of processing cocoa beans
Some people believe that in the future, most cities will become unlivable due to pollution and overcrowding. Others think technological innovation will solve these problems. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.