Boxing is a blood sport which often results in physical injury. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government university?
A growing number of people believe that animals deserve appropriate treatment and care, while the others stick to the point that animals are the best examples of investigation. Discuss both points of view and give your personal opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Task 1: The bar chart shows expectation to change of young European people in the next 20 years in 5 different areas.
Summarize the data by selecting and reporting key factors and make comparisons where appropriate.
Boxing is a blood sport which often results in physical injury. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show the lifecycle of the silkworm and the process for producing silk cloth. Summarise the information in the charts and make comparisons where appropriate.
The bar chart shows different methods of waste disposal in four cities: Toronto, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur and Amman. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the chart and making comparisons where appropriate.
Some believe that the government should support artists like musicians, painters, and poets, while others argue that this is a misuse of funds. Consider both arguments and present your viewpoint. Explain your viewpoint with reasons and include appropriate examples based on your knowledge or experiences.
In many countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an app ropriate use of government money?
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that
you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment.
In your letter
describe the problem with the equipment
explain how this problem is affecting your work
• say what you want the shop or company to do
Write about 150 words in an appropriate format and style.
You can use this page for any rough work.
Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook? How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Giver reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?
The diagram outlines the various steps involved in the process of publishing a book. Overall, a manuscript goes through nine stages before it is released to the public. First, after the manuscript is written, it is sent to the publishing house for thorough analysis and review. Once approved, a contract is negotiated and signed between the author and the publisher. The next stage involves designing the book's layout using specialized software, followed by obtaining final approval. Once the layout is approved, the manuscript is printed, transforming the digital content into a physical book. This is followed by bookbinding, where the editor selects the appropriate format for the book. Finally, the finished volume is distributed to various bookstores for sale. The entire process typically takes 18 to 24 months. In conclusion, publishing a book in physical form, regardless of its literary genre, requires numerous steps—nine in total—and demands close collaboration between the author and the publisher.
Many people today believe that there should be fixed punishments for specific crimes. However, others are of the opinion that this approach is inappropriate. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that exams are an unappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced byents.continuous assessm Do you agree or disagree?
The table below compares data for the world’s large-scale and small-scale sea fishing industries. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
Some peopele believe that homework should not be given to school children. Others, however, say that homework is an important requirement for children to be able to develop appropriately. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries the problem of drug-taking is increasing. Governments and the general public are particularly concerned about young people using illegal drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and heroin. What methods could be used to prevent young people from taking drugs? Is it appropriate to send young drug-users to prison? Give reasons for your answer.
Many assume that the goal of every country should be produce more materials and goods . To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal ?
In some countries, secondary school aims to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
Task 1: The table below gives information on the number of Australian people who visited the seven most popular destinations in 1999 and 2009. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
Some societies believe that the appropriate method to educate children to cooperate is through club sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook? How much do you agree with the opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support it.
Your landlord has increased the amount of rent you pay every month and you don’t find it appropriate. Write a letter to the landlord and in your letter, Explain why you are writing Describe why you find the increase inappropriate What you want to do now--
In many countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
More and more work is being carried out by machines in all areas of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Discuss with appropriate examples.
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that it is appropriate for children to learn a foreign language in primary school. Does the advantage of this outweigh its disadvantage?
Eighteen is the appropriate age for children to finish school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that exams are an inappropriate way of measuring student's performance and should be replaced by continuous assessment. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
These days many people prefer to rent rather than buy their own house. Why is this this so? Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of renting or buying, and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and examples from your personal experience where appropriate.
In many countries, governments are spending a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and do you think it is the most appropriate use of government money?
An international student magazine has invited its readers to submit a letter arguing for immediate action on a key environmental issue. You decide to write a letter, briefly describing an environmental problem that concerns you, explaining why you are arguing for immediate action and recommending appropriate measures to rectify the situation.
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager.
In your letter
• introduce yourself.
• describe the problem.
• say what you would like the manager to do.
Write about 150 words in an appropriate format and style. You can use this page for any rough work.
Some people believe that exams are an inappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced by continuous assessment. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
The first chart below shows the proportion of school-aged girls and boys who were at secondary school in four world regions in 2000. The second chart shows the percentages of college-aged men and women in higher education in the same year. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general educational across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrowly range of subjects to related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
ou have a friend who lives in a city abroad . You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the city .
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do.
Tell him or her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the last few years .
Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
In many countries goverments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of goverment money?
Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
The process diagram details the steps by which liquid chocolate is produced from cocoa beans. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate. (Minh Bùi)
The bar chart presented illustrates the projected illiteracy rates worldwide, categorized by region and gender, for the previous year. Provide a summary of the key trends and notable differences, making comparisons where appropriate.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
· thank your friend for the stay
· describe where you left the envelope
· ask him/her to return it to you by post
Write at least 150 words in an appropriate style and format.
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do.
Tell him/her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years
and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
Many people believe that eighteen years old is the appropriate age to finish school. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your landlord has increased the amount of rent you pay every month and you don’t find it appropriate. Write a letter to the landlord and in your letter,
Explain why you are writing
Describe why you find the increase inappropriate
What you want to do now