Some people believe that professionanls, such as doctor and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they shoul be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
People should follow the customs and tradition when people start to live in a new. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MANY CITIES CONTAIN OLD PUBLIC BUILDINGS,SUCH AS TOWN HALLS AND ART GALLERIES,WHICH ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD REPLACE THESE BUILDINGS WITH NEWS ONES.OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OLD BUIldings discuss both these views and give your own opinion
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people think that university students should study wthatever they like. Others blieve that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
*"Some people believe that governments should ban fast food to improve public health. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this policy."*
Some people think that parents should teach their children about the importance of recycling, while others think it should be taught in school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the internet users (in millions) in different countries in the Middle East as of June 2017. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Internet users in million - June 2017
You have seen an advertisement for an evening course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter,
– ask for details of the course
– ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
– request that the institution sends you their brochure
You should write at least 150 words.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaurs, dodos…) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. agree or disagree?
“Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that schools should focus only on academic subjects such as math and science. They argue that subjects like music and physical education are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Everybody should expect to have more than one career these days. 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 think that it is best to save money, for example in a bank or savings scheme. Other people feel that money should be spent whenever it is available. Discuss these views and reach an opinion on this debate. Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas amd examples from your own experience.
Some people believe that airports and bus terminals should be constructed outside the cities while others believe that these facilities should be built within the city centres. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that unpaid community service should be compulsory for high school students such as work for charity, important environment and aware younger to sports. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sending criminals to prison is not effective. Education and job training should be used instead. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows information about Heart Attacks by Age and Gender in USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. • You should •
Some people think that universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a growing awareness among people today that life should be enjoyed in all possible ways while the traditionalists do not agree with this view. They think that there are much more to be done in life other than just enjoying. Discuss both the views and draw your own opinions.
MANY CITIES CONTAIN OLD PUBLIC BUILDINGS,SUCH AS TOWN HALLS ANFF ART GALLERIES,WHICH ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD REPLACE THESE BUILDINGS WITH NEWS ONES.OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OLD BUIldings discuss both these views and give your own opinion Com
Some feel that schools should be mixed with both girls and boys attending while others feel the genders ought to be separated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Describe an advertisement you don't like You should say: What type of advertisement it is What product or service it advertises Where and when you first saw it And explain why you don’t like it
Some people believe that students should be required to attend classes. Others think that going to classes should be optional. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
Express your appreciation
And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences
You stayed at a friend’s house last week and lost your book. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should
•Thank him/her for the good time you had
•Describe your book
•Tell your friend what you would like him/her to do with it if he/she finds it
You recently sent a valuable parcel through a courier company, but it has not arrived at its destination.
Write a letter to the courier company. In your letter:
• Give details of the parcel and when you sent it.
• Explain the importance of the parcel's contents.
• Suggest what action you would like the company to take.
You should spend about 20 minutes on thi
Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think that this is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both view points and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Chris,
Some people feel that cities should allow for spaces for graffiti while others feel it should be banned. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help local community. They believe this would benefit both individual teenagers and societ as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Importance should be given to the academic subjects by the schools. Music and sports should not be as a subject. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons and examples for your answer.
Some people claim that the government should provide free health care. Others think that it's better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
Most artist earn lower salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree ?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training. OtheS believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. EXAMPI Discuss both these views and give your . What Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people think that the time and money spent on the protection of wild animals should be spent on improving humans' quality of life instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Governments should ban the violent films and television in order to decrease crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
rents believe that their children should do educational activities during their free time. Others say that the children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compusory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree.
some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country wehere they did their training. others believe they sould be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people say the government should give the health care the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people think that competition at work, at school and daily life is good thing. othersbelieve that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Even though developing countries receive financial help, poverty is still an issue. Some say they should be receiving other kind of help, to eliminate poverty. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give examples and suggest what other form of help can be offered.
Some people think that children should start formal education at schools as early as possible. Others feel that children should go to school when they are at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities 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 experience from your own experience.
Everyone should stay in school until the age og eighteen. Evaluate the arguments both and against this before reaching an opinion.
People shouldbe at least 21 years old before they are allowed to drive a car. 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.