Some say that music, art and drama areas important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime
You rent an apartment and recently a new neighbor has moved in who lives above you. They are making a lot of noise and this is disturbing you.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Explain why it is disturbing you so much
Tell your landlord what you would like him/her to do about it
The best way to reduce crime among young people is to teach parents good parenting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Buying things on the internet. Such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
we cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with oue own communities and countries. agree or disagree?
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it’s only for people who have completed an elementary course. White a letter to the collage. Include: Explain why you are writing; Describe your circumstances; Ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course.
In some high schools part of the curriculum requires students to participate in community work such as helping the elderly or disabled. In what way do children get benefits from this? Do you think it should be part of the curriculum?
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Brinslow between 1990 and 2005.
People can eat a wide variety of food from other regions. As a result, they are eating a lot of foreign food instead of locally produced food. Do you think the advantages of eating foreign foods are more than their harms?
The diagrams below give information about the manufacture of forzen fish pie. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over 3 differentareas from 1985 to 1990. Summarise the information by selecting andreporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think foreign tourists should be charged more than locals when they visit tourist attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You and some friends ate a meal at restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. I n your letter
• Give details of your visit to the restaurant
• Explain the reason for the celebration
• Say what was good about the food and the services
The graph below shows the number of tourists visit a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The following maps show some of the changes that have taken place in Dubai in recent decades. Summarise the information by selec ating and reporting the main feature, and make comparisions where relevant.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV dramas (detective stories ) are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular. What is your opinion of crime fiction TV dramas.
the chart below gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant.
You recently missed a flight. You think this was the fault of the airlines. Write a letter to the airlines. In your letter
- Explain why you believe the airlines was at fault
- Describe the impact of this had on your journey
- Say what you want the airlines to do.
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Ensuring that regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lesson as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree?
The diagram gives information about the number of cars used in three different cities of the US by automobile type. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is some times said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30 as this is the best for the individual and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
ather. The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for three months.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You had a job during the summer vacation, but the payment you received was not right. Write to the manager to state the following: 1) describe what has happened, 2) the work you did and how much you should have earned, and 3) what you want to happen next. You should write at least 150 words.
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as sahara desert and The Antartica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
Music play an important role in society, others think it is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
The two pie charts illustrate percantage of some employment patterns by sex and occupation in Great Britain in 1992.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: The graphs below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000.
You were late for a meeting today due to some unavoidable circumstances. Write a letter to your manager apologising for being late.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton,and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comaparisons where relevant.
Museums are places that exhibit all the historical artifacts and paintings that represent the author's will and passion. However, some places charge entrance fees while others are free to enter, this phenomenon has raised a controversial debate among people. This essay will provide suitable reasons why museums should have a fee to enter.
"Nowadays, the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? Type two: type one is this alright?"
Email is a fast and convenient way to communicate, and written letters aren’t needed anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table below shows the employment of students from four countries in the UK after their first courses in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. First degree graduates from different UK universities in employment in 2001 Countries Permanent employment Temporary employment Overseas employment Scotland 43.6 % 20.2 % 2.6 % Total employment England 66.4 % 33 % 23 % 2.3 % Wales 58.3 % 30 % 12.4 % 2.9 % Northern Ireland 45.3% 20 % 8.6 % 5 % 33.6 %
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
•explain why you cannot keep the appointment
•apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
•ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table shows the number of visitors to Edinburgh Zoo during the year before and and after 2 pandas were introduced . The charts show the result of surveyss asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visits, during the two periods.
The charts illustrate the number of people affected by four types of noise pollution day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007. Summarize and make comparison where relevant.
Some people use the Internet to search for solutions to their medical problems. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples from your experience
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from six major countries of origin in 1993 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time work. You would
like to do some part-time work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the part-time work.
In your letter
Explain why you want to do part-time work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be avialable for work
In recent years, television has contributed most to changing the quality of life of ordinary people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the map below show an industrial area inthe town of norbiton, and planned future development of the site
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. ,1191ummarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollutions problem. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do
The first graph below shows the weight (in tones) of fruit produced by a farm during each month in 2013, and also the amount (in tones) of fertiliser used. The second graph shows the volume of rainfall in each month (in millimetres.) Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.