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 illustrates the process in which electricity is generated by using water power
These days, there is too much plastic in our oceans, which negatively affects marine life. What are the reasons for this, and how can this situation be improved?
In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehichles outweigh the disadvantages?
Obesity rates are rising in many countries around the world. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be offered to tackle it?
Small businesses are disappearing and being replaced by large multinational companies. Do the advantage of this is outweigh the disadvantage ?
An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together, while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Duc)
Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education, and that the government should spend money on leisure time activities for young people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Currently experiments on animals are extensively disseminated for establishing new medicines’, and to test harmlessness of other products. Some people assert that these tests must be banned, because making animals suffering is morally wrong, meanwhile other people support, since their profit for humankind.
The growing number of overweigh people is putting a strain on health system to dealing with the health issues. Some people think that best way to deal with this problem in introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Children educating is expensive. In some countries, the government pays partly or all education fees. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you think the increase use of social media is positive or negative? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more students are choosing to study abroad for their tertiary education. Do you think the advantages of studying in a foreign country outweigh the disadvantages?
In many developing countries, agriculture is becoming increasingly commercialized. This trend has both positive and negative impacts on local farmers and the national economy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today more and more rourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult,such as the Sahara desert or the antartics. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such palces?
Some people believe that parents are responsible for children growing into responsible citizens. Others think that teachers should do this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Ithers argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Many people say that we now live in ‘consumer societies’ where money and possessions are given too much importance. Others believe that consumer culture has played a vital role in improving our lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
•explain why you would like the job.
•give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ.
•say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
It is becoming very common these days for students to take courses over the Internet instead of in face-to-face classrooms.Why are more students choosing this way of learning?Is this a positive or a negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
In your letter, say:
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below shows the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Swedon, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007
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.
Some believe that standardized English exams, like IELTS, are just big business to make money. others, however, think that standardized English exams are important for society. Which do you believe and why Give explanations and examples to support your explanations with support your opinion.
Some of the schools insist that all students have their own laptop in class to assist in their education. What are the advantages of this? What are the disadvantages of this.
You have bought a new camera but when you got home it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain the situation
• say what action you would like the company to take.
You left a jacket behind at a restaurant you went to recently.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
describe the jacket
explain when you visited the restaurant and where you were sitting
say want you want the manager to do.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You live in a room in the college hostel which has severe problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super's permission for that.
Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter,
introduce yourself
describe the problems
explain what type of room you would prefer
Scientists that computers will become more intelligent than human Some find it is a positive trend while others think it is a negative development. Discuss points and give your own opinion.
It is now possible for researchers to study the behavior of young children in an attempt to predict whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Many museum charges for admission while others are free. Do you think advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
"Interpret the provided line graph that depicts the percentage of youngsters receiving inadequate healthcare facilities in six different European countries during the years 2008 to 2022. Describe the trends in healthcare provision for young individuals in each country, noting any fluctuations or improvements over the years. Highlight any exceptional changes in specific years and compare the countries' progress in addressing inadequate healthcare for the youth."
Many museums charge for admissions while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums overweight the disadvantages?
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 diagree?
It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in the country side. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
The charts below show the result of surveys asking undergraduates and postgraduates why they chose Vaster university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read news in the newspaper and watch news program on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Employers should focus on personality rather than qualifications and experience when choosing someone to work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
People trend to travel longer distance nowadays than in the past. What are reason for this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
The graph shows sales of songs from three musical genres during a period of ten years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some students tend to spend time working somewhere instead of going to a university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters {such as food, clothin and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the percentages of water used for different purposes in six area of the world.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person´s culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people belive that the death penalty should be abolished. Other belive that it is necessary for certain crime. Discuss both sides and gives your opinio.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace.Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a univeristy?
Many people argue that advancements in technology have significantly improved athletic performance and training methods. However, others believe that this reliance on technology undermines the true spirit of sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
People doing dangerous sports like bungee jumping, scuba-diving should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives for these people. Do you agree or disagree?