Being a celebrity- such as famous film star or sports personality - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or more problems?
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program.You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family.In your letter
•introduce yourself
•ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
•tell the family about your arrival date and time
Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response.
more and more people are relying on their private cars as a major means of tranportation.Describe some of the problrms over-reliance on car can cause, suggest atleast one possible solution.
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
We have been living in the nuelear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
the bar chart below shows the average children born per womann in 5 countries in 1970 and 2000
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or sortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You are looking for a part-time job.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● explain what sort of job you would like
● say what experience and skills you have.
In what ways does art reflect the culture and values of a society? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using art as a means of communication?
some argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think that success is much related to mental attitude discuss both views and give your opinion.
you have recently missed a project dedline which resulted in your company losing an important client. write a letter to your manager. in your letter:
1. apologies what happened.
2. explain why you missed deadline
3. tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future
The diagrams below shew the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons were relevant.
The maps below give information about a plan to redevelop an industrial site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generation companies should encourage high level employess who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? Why.
The chart below shows the proportions of the world's oil resource held in different areas, together with the proportions consumed annually in the same areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that individuals should take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, while others believe it's the government's duty to provide healthcare services to everyone in society. Discuss both these views and provide your own opinion. Support your answer with relevant examples and explanations.
Many schoolchildren today take part in work experience sessions for short periods of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the enviroment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Many people believe that primary education should also teach arts and music, not only science and mathematics. Do you agree or disagree?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Begin as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagram below shows the plan of public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summeriz the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the number of students that graduated in 2020 from California's top tertiary institutions in three the most popular majors in the country. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. discuss bpth these views and give your own opinion.
Too much money is spent on maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked out to give way to modern buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The vast majority people believe on constructing stylish buildings to live in while many suggest to keep the ancient buildings. Ancient buildings send message to the new generation on what did look like and their behaviors.
There are many reasons to illustrate on how the old buildings are important for the new generations. First of all, the ancient buildings are made by our ancestors and I personally believe that we should have a look their imaginations and constructing buildings. Second of all, to see the constructing historic buildings make us more creative persons in our live to make even better buildings for the generations ahead.
On the other hand, new constructions can be an innovative model. If I point it out to some example, the connection of people in highly raised buildings are more simplified than the old ones. For instance, the high raised buildings are more proper for the economy and population. Office workers can be easily contacted.
Consequently, office workers and city dwellers do not waste the connection time. Many people are also happy to manage their things closely in office and it’s definitely preventing by going for away from on office to another.
You have a permanent job, and few weeks ago you have started a part-time
short course. You are not satisfied with it and want to change this part time
course. Write a letter to your professor explaining
- What you are writing about
- why you are not satisfied with your present part-time course,
and stating which course you would prefer and why
The bar chart gives information about the life expectancy in Japan, Korea, the United States, and Indonesia, and the table shows the change in life expectancy between 1953 and 2008.
Some people say that international sporting events contribute greatly to peace and stability Somein the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others ay that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give the reasons for your answer and include ant relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows how instant noodies are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The line graph below shows the consumption of 3 different types of fast food in Britain from 1970 to 1990. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
you have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course you know find that you can not continue the course. write the letter to the course tutor. in your letter : describe your situation - explain why you cannot continueat this time -say what action you would like to do.
The line graph below shows the main reasons people gave for moving away from a particular capital city to the countryside
The chart below shows the sleep patterns of people in five different occupations according to a Canadian study. #9
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter:
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words
Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve the quality of people's life, so governments should spend money on other areas. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that physicaleducation classes are an important part of a child's education. Others believe that it is more important to focus on academics during school time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Being Being able to speak a foreign language can be helpful in many situations in life. Some people believe that children should begin studying a foreign language in primary school while others believe children should not start until secondary school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The line graph below shows the percentage of spending in a European country from 1960 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
●explain why you changed jobs
●describe your new job
●tell him/her your other news.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country.
`You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your situation
-Explain why you cannot continue at this time
-Say what action you would like to do
You have recently bought an airline ticket from a travel agency and
unfortunately you are not able to fly on these dates. Write a letter to the travel agency manager to cancel the ticket. Explain in your letter:
What are the flight details
Why do you want to cancel it
What would you like him/her to do about it
The diagrams below show the design of a wind turbine and its location. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.
The table chart shows the percentage of members of parliament who were women in 1990,1997,2005.
The diagrams bellow show the Porth Harbour in 2000 and current
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in different years