SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO SPEND MONEY ON ROADS AND MORTOWAYS THAN ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS SUCH AS RAILWAYS AND TRAMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
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You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
* introduce yourself
* ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes
* explain why you need to break the contract.
Prevention is better than cure".Out of country's health budget,a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on preventive measures. To what extend do you agree?
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activites. To what extent do you agree?
One of your friends lives in another country.you want to spend some time working in that country. Write a letter to your friend. Describe why you want to work in that country. Tell him about your skills and experience. As some other questions related to work.
It is better for a country to spend money for skills training and vocational training with practical work ( e.g. car maintenance, hairdressing ) than university education. To what extend do u agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their time indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?
Some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think thi is a positive or a negative development?
The government spend about 220 million (poundsterling) a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsiding the visual and perfoming arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interest, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (MINH BUI)
Some people think that it is better for a country's economy for people to spend money while others believe that it would be better for people to save money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that government should spend money on railways. Others believe that there should be more investment into new roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The pie chart below shows how UK citizens divide their time each week. The bar graph shows how many hours they spend on health and fitness.
Many children these days spend their time using modern technology instead of reading books. While some people think that it is a positive trend, others believe that it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people say the government should give healthcare the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion
There are many extinct animals’ species in the world. Some people think we should protect animals from dying out, while others believe we should spend more time on problems of human beings. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the spending by 18-20 years olds in one country on five different products in 2010 and 2014. Provide an overview on the information by identifying and describing the key details and include comparisons where appropriate
The government spends about 220 million pounds a year supporting museums and art galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsidising the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views ?
Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on the arts (e.g. music and painting). To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
Some children spend hour every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Space exploration prices taxpayers an exorbitant amount of money every year. This essay discusses the advantage and disadvantages of spending money on explorations.
Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. What is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative developmnet?
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You have just read an aticle in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your coinith all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter say which points in the article you agree with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more sdvantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?
Older people often choose to spend money on themselves (e.g on hoilidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement.Is this a positive or negative development?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT SOME STUDENTS SPEND A GAP YEAR DOING VOLUNTARY WORK OR PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY LIFE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE EXAMPLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS.
Some people believe that the money spend on space exploration technology is not justifiable. The money can be spent on other beneficial things. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that individuals today spend too much time following political news while others feel politics deserve greater attention. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programs. Most recently, mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree.
The bar chart below gives information about four countries spending habits of shopping on consumer goods in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The media pays too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers, or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many children now spend a lot of time reading children’s story books. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading books for children?
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You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that governments should spend money on public services and facilities rather than on arts, such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that the government should spend money on Space research while others say that the government should build hospitals. Which argument do you support?
Some teenagers spend more time reading books, while others prefer to read online newspapers. The former group is likely to develop creative imaginations and have a much better grasp of language skills. Do you agree or disagree?
government should spend money on art while others think they should spend on public welfare. discuss both view and your opinion.
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their times indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could best be taken to solve it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently ordered a book online, but the book was delayed and arrived in poor condition. Write a letter to the online bookstore. In your letter:
Describe the details of your order
Explain what was wrong with the book
Say what you want the bookstore to do
Write at least 150 words.
studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and apend less on doing active or creative things. why do you think it is the case? What methods can be used to tackle it?
Some people believe that governments should prioritize spending on public services like education, healthcare, and the environment, while others believe that money should be spent on building infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
According to some people spending a lot of money on marriage parties is a must. Others insist that lavish celebrations are a waste of money and resources. Both views will be discussed
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.
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sport facilitates than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. Agree or disagree?
Many people today find they have insuficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose?
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? Do you think this the best way to deal the problem ? what other solutions can you suggest ?