In recent years, the number of refugees fleeing conflict, persecution, and poverty has risen dramatically. While some argue that wealthier nations have a moral duty to accept and support more refugees, others contend that such responsibilities should not be imposed. Personally, I strongly agree that affluent countries should take greater responsibility by accommodating more refugees and offering them essential support such as food and housing.
First and foremost, wealthier nations often have the resources and infrastructure to manage an increase in refugee populations. Many developed countries enjoy stable economies, robust welfare systems, and well-organized administrative capacities. These advantages enable them to provide the basic necessities of life—shelter, food, and healthcare—without significantly straining national budgets. For example, Germany has successfully integrated over a million Syrian refugees in recent years, showing that large-scale humanitarian assistance is achievable with sufficient planning and investment.
Moreover, offering aid to refugees aligns with international human rights obligations and moral responsibility. Refugees are often victims of circumstances beyond their control, such as war or persecution. Turning them away contradicts the principles of humanity and solidarity that many wealthy nations claim to uphold. By sharing the burden more equitably, developed countries can promote global stability and reduce the strain on neighboring developing countries, which often bear the brunt of refugee crises.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that wealthy countries should do more to support refugees by accepting greater numbers and ensuring they receive basic assistance. This approach not only reflects moral and humanitarian values but also contributes to a more balanced and compassionate global community.
You are a student at a university in the UK. You have recently lost your university ID card.
Write to the local police station,
giving details of who you are,
what happened
and ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.
In many developed countries, life expectancy is rising while birthrates are falling. As a result, the elderly will make up a much larger proportion of the population in future. Is this a positive or negative development?
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write to your friend about this
place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
The table below shows the consumer durables (telephone, refrigerator, etc.) owned in Britain from 1972 to 1983. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Many people have suggested that young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in their local community. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The pie charts show the spending habits of citizens in UK in 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
This exercise focuses on some basic language, which you need to describe graphs. Look at the graph below. Following the graph, there are 25 statements about the data.
You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realised that you will not be able to go. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- cancel the meeting with friend and apologize.
- explain why you will not be able to meet him
-suggest where and when you could see each other
These days 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 form your own knowledge or experience.
The table shows the average number of vehicles per hour on two roads during the week. The pie charts show the proportion of different types of transportation using each road.
Some people believe that employees should stay in the same job for the rest of their lives. Others think they should switch jobs at least once during their career. To what extent do you agree / disagree?
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their families and friends. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- describe what you enjoyed about the course
-say how much cooking you've done since the course
- suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
You see an advertisement for a product. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Tell your friend where you saw the advertisement
Describe the product
Explain why your friend should buy this product.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the numer of new shops that opened in one coutry between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant,
The table below shows the percentage of men and women workers in different types of industries in 1990, 2000 and 2010.
You have just come back from a holiday overseas. When you arrived back, you discovered that the airline had lost your suitcase.
Write to the Customer Relations department of the airline. In the letter,
explain the situation
describe the suitcase and its contents
say what you want the airline to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking repoinsibility. What are your opinions on this?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Every country has poor people and every country has different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for world poverty? How can the poor be helped? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Men and women are different in terms of their characteristics and abilities. For this reason, some jobs are better done by men and others by women. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Cycling is heathier and environmentally friendly form of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative developments
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary forgovernments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this opinion ?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Write a letter to the company and in you letter:
● Tell the store where you live &
what happened
● Explain the problem with the
laptop
● State what action you would
like the store to take
Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a robbery or assault, should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently attended a workshop, but you were disappointed with some aspects of it.
Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter:
•Explain which workshop you attended and when
•Describe what disappointed you about it
•Say what you would like the organizer to do
today's society provides people with various ways to lose weight .Many believe that poor food and today's lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion?
The table shows the percent of undergraduate students studying selected subject in three different countries.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniform and appearance of their pupils, while others schools have very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having school uniform?
You have received uniforms in your company that have to be worn by all employees. You are not satisfied with the uniform because it has some problems. Write a letter to your manager and in your letter consider the following points; Mention to positive points of the uniform. Clarify the problem that you have with the uniform. Suggest a solution for above mentioned problem.
Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes to write this task. The picture below shows the recycling process of wasted glass bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
Some people believe that humans and animals should have the same rights others believe that they not intelligent as humans so they shoulkd not have the same rights. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
in some countries, people prefer to rent a house to live in, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house. does renting a housr have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house?
You need to write an essay addressing the topic below: The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your essay should comprise a minimum of 250 words.
Some people are of the opinion that being highly qualified is the only way to ensure a well-paying job. While others believe that having work experience is the best way to get a well-paying job. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that because of Modem technology, it is no longer Necessary For people to lean handwriting Skills, but others think that handwriting is Still an important Skill. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people do not allow their children to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everyone gets a prize. Others think that games, sports or competitions Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge.
The pie charts compare the six categories of reasons for immigrants to and from Europe in 2009.
In most countries disable people are not catered adequately, e.g. buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments rely too heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide assistance and funding. What further measures could be taken to assist disable people? Discuss,
Many countries have compaulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possible for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
the charts below show search engines in ownership of electrical appliances in amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 2020 in 2019 summarize serve information by selecting and reporting the main features and make competitions where 11th
You recently had your computer fixed at a local computer store, however, you are not pleased with the service you received. Write a letter to the store manager. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain why you are dissatisfied
say what you want the manager to do Write at least 150 words.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in three different countries.
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion
In the future, all cars, buses, and tracks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
In the past, many people had skill such as making their own clothes and doing repair to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? how far is this situation true in your country?
You are applying for a Job and need a reference. Write a letter to the boss in your former Job.
In your letter:
•Give details of the job
•Explain why it is important to you
•Suggest what information your ex-boss could put in the reference.