Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does increase in popularity have on individuals and on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road causes some problems. What are the problems and what can be done to reduce them?
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below shows the average daily minimum and maximum levels of two air pollutants in four big cities in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
•Explain how you were helped
•State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The rise of socila media has affected personal, relationships and society as a whole. Do the advatages of using social media for communication outweight the disadvantages.
The chart illustrates consumption of three kinds of fast food by teenagers in Mauritius from 1985 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas(in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictionon what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The pie charts show the results of a survey in which undergraduates and postgraduates were asked about the range of books and non-printed materials in their school library. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Plastic shopping bags contribute to the pollutionof land and sea. Some people think that they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using sociak media for commucation outweigh the disadvantages?
Each year, the crime rate increases.What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarket gives money to schools to promote their products. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solitions.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?
Team sports are general promoted as a great way to keep fit and build character. However, sporting events such as soccer matches are often accompanied by violence between rival supporters and other forms of antisocial behavior. If sporting events can lead to antisocial behavior, can team sports really be good for us?
Detailed descriptions of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution
: People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries students pay the collage and universities fees themselves, but in other it is paid by the government. Do the advantages of government money outweigh the disadvantages?
Society is becoming obsessed with material good like cars, designer clothes and jewellery. We have stopped carrying about the important things and that is why divorce rates are so high. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The line graph below shows how much money was spent on cars in four different countries in Asia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Currently, some countries' populations include a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The movement of people from the countryside into the cities is happening in many parts of the world, resulting in the problems, especially in cities. What are the causes of this movement, and how can it be reversed Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
American film actor John Wayne said: "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life." ..How is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than the present? ..What’s your opinion?
in the future , we will have more and more lesidure time as machines replaced many of the taks we do at home and at work. discuss the challenges and benefits this will bring
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the number of people are at risk at serious health problem is only because of overweight. what is the reason and how it can be solved?
You recently took part in a training course. The organiser of the course has asked you for some feedback.
Write a letter to the organiser of the course. In your letter:
• give details of the course you took part in
• say what you found useful on the course
• suggest ways the course could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
trhere is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.
Many people believe that cities should invest more in public transportation systems such as buses, trains, and subways to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge."
The graph below Shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
“These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career several times during their life. What are advantages and disadvantages of this ?”
The breakthroughs in medical science are by far the most significant advances in world scoeity over the the last two centuries. Dicuss this statement and give your opinion.
You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
apologise for the damage to the item
explain what happened
say how you are going to fix the issue
In the future، nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
1. You are attending a course at an evening school. Write a letter to the director of the school with a complaint about the course. In your letter, you should:
– Describe the course you are taking.
– Explain what you don’t like about the course.
– Give your opinion about what should be done about it.
Today more people are overweight than before.what in your opinion are the primary cause of this? What are the main effect of this epidemic?
the diagram below shows the follor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparatison where relevant.
The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the Information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays people have many consumer goods in their home (such as a refrigerator or washing machine). Is this trend a positive or negative development
Being a celebrity – such as a movie star or professional athlete – brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or drawbacks?
In many countries, boys and girls have to study in separate schools and colleges. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this policy.
You and some friends ate meal at the restaurants to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager.
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Explain the reason for the celebration
Say what was the good about the food and services.
While travelling by metro train, your credit card slipped out of your pocket. You realized this only after reaching
home. Write a letter to the concerned authorities and explain what happened.
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 spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
Creative artists should be given the freedom to express their ideas (through words, pictures, music, or films). However, some people think the government should impose certain restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, a small number of people have extremley high annual incomes. These people should be required to pay a much higher rate of income tax. To what extend do yo agree or disagree with this opinion?