You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
With the advances in science and technology, people from different ends of the world can communicate with each other. What is your opinion on the impact of technology on our lives? Do you think that these advances only result in positive outcomes?
Some people think children have the freedomto make mistakes,while other people believethat adults should prevent children from making mistakes.Discuss both sides and giveyour opinion.
The education you receive from your family is more important than the education you receive from school." To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
In many countries today, there are concerns about the unhealthy lifestyles that people lead. What health issues are linked to modern lifestyles? What answers to these problems can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
People’s behaviour varies from country to country. When traveling to a different country, people should copy the behaviour and habits of the inhabitants of the country they visit. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a c 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.
The table below shows the number of cars made in Argentina, Australia, and Thailand from 2003 to 2009.
The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The three charts show the value in Australian dollars of Australian trade with three different countries from 2004 to 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Chart and Table provide allocation of men and women for the household activites, apart from paid work, in 2008 in the Uk.
The line graph below shows the main reasons people gave for moving away from a particular capital city to the countryside
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvatages?
Some people say that soon we will never again have to learn a foreign language because computers will be able to translate all languages into English. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computers being able to do this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart illustrates the variety of transport which were used to commute either to or from work in one city in Europe from 1960 to 2000.
the graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in foue Asian countries living in cities from1970-2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
Give details of the purchases
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Are there more advantages to living in a city than in the country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many argue thatschools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated from home. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task .
You recently borrowed an item of cloting from a friend. While you had this item , it was damaged.
Write a letter to your friend . In your letter you should :
Apologise for damaging the item of clothing
Explain how it became damaged
Say what you will do to fix the problem
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed，rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case？What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed？Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just finished a trip booked from a travel agency, but you are not
satisfied with it Write a letter to the travel agent in your letter, you should say:
- why you felt so unhappy
- what happened
- make some recommendations about what the travel agent should do
about it.
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 thnk laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
More and more people could now access information from computers and other electronic devices. Therefore, there is no need to use printed books, magazines, or newspapers on paper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
TOPIC – Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it?
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.
Earlier working from home was discouraged. Nowadays, many organizations are encouraging telecommuting. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Support your opinion with examples.
Some people think that students benefit greatly from going to private secondary schools, but others assert that private secondary schools have a negative impact on the young generation and the society alike. Discuss both views.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes(in billions) of telephone calls in the UK ,divided into three categories from 1995 to 2002.
Write about the following topic:
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years.
Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The internet is often harmful, especially to young people, due to the amount and type of information people can access. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is threfore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane.
some people say that the main environmental problem is loss of some plants and animals. others say that there are some main enviromntal problems. discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best for both individual and society. Do you agree or disagree? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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. The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Companies use sporting events to promote their products. Some people believe that it has a negative effect. How extent you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT IT IS BETTER FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY TO LIVE FAR AWAY FROM HOME THAN TO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR PARENTS. OTHERS THINK STUDENTS SHOULD NOT STUDY AT UNIVERSITIES THAT ARE FAR FROM THEIR HOMETOWNS. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold . To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reason for your answer and include,any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruits and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting
Buying things on the Internet such as books, air tickets, and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cit-ies with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the line graph compares the consumption of fast foods by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.