Traffic congestion and air pollution are becoming problematic in most cities around the world. People must be encouraged to use their cars less and public transport more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. Say why you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words
the best manager are people who are warm and friendly to their staff. Do you agree or disagree State your reasons, with relevant examples or experience
You are studying mathematics at university and have an assignment next week. You have been sick.
Write a letter to your teacher sking for an extension on your assignment. In the letter,
· explain that you are a student of mathematics class
· explain that you have been sick
· ask for an extension
Begin your letter with
Dear …,
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effects on the environment, eating habits, and families. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that it is the responsibility of first world nations to help other countries. Others, however, feel that these countries have their own problems and should help themselves first. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party.
Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party.
Give details of a plan and see Chris at a different time.
Begin your letter as : Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
When designing a building, the most important thing for architects to consider is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Of late, the trend of visiting new geographical areas has been immensely popular amongst tourists. It has changed the dynamics of world substantially. Many believe it to be favourable, for the localities as it brought many advantages, while others found it to be harmful to their culture. I would argue for the benefits, it brought.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? I'll kill people research this?
> “You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Explain when you want to come and how long you will stay
Ask about activities and places of interest nearby
**Ask about facilities and services at the hotel”**
The bar chart below shows the hour per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007
Completing a university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting exercise and developing soft skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
The widespread of the Internet gives people more freedom to work and study at home instead of traveling to office and school. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
‘It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give tour opinion.
The chart illustrates consumption of three kinds of fast food by teenagers in Mauritius from 1985 to 2015.
Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be spend on teacher. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries students' concentration in the classroom has decreased. What are the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Across the world, local shops are closing due to losing customers to online competitors. What problems does this produce? And what solutions can you suggest to overcome them?
Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In today's time the internet is making it easy to stdy online from home. some perfer online courses to study they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education discuss both views and share your perion.
Boxing is a bloody sport that often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree? #sport
The map below shows the village of Stokefort in 1930 and 2010.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recyle more of their waste?
The bar chart below show numbers of seals, whales and dolphins recorded in the gormez straits from 2006 to 2018
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to be become a good sportsperson or musician. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently bought a household appliance from a local store, but it is not working properly. Describe the problem with the appliance explain what happened after discovered the problem say what you would like the store to do.
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar charts illustrate the number of US households categorized by the level of annual income between 2007 and 2015 with 3-year intervals.
The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in australia. Sumerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparations where relevant
Some people think that money must be spent on promoting the use of bicycles in cities while others think cities must spend on public transport discuss both views and give your opinion
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make companies where relevant.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The bar chart below shows the number of employees from the European Union in the United States (1999).
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people think that the government should spend money to explore the outer space, while others believe that it’s a waste of public money. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
•recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
•explain how your friend could learn this sport
• suggest that you both learn this sport together.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
The diagrams show the structure of solar panel and its use. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Public libraries should provide books and not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a letter from a fiend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy goint to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Modern society benefits significantly from the development of infrastructure and transportation system. However, there is an increasing car accident these years. Discuss reasons and propose solutions for reducing these transportation accidents
In some countries students pay their own university and college fees, however in other countries government pays their fees. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Many people have a strong connection to their hometowns. In what ways do you think living in your hometown has influenced your personality and perspectives? Discuss the positive and negative impacts of growing up in your hometown on your personal development and whether you believe it is important to maintain these connections as you move through life.
Since money for postgraduate research is limited, some people think financial support from the government should be only provided for scientific research rather than the research for less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 ?
The line graph compares the fast food consumption of teenagers in Australia between 1975 and 2000, a period of 25 years.
In many countries, government are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an apporiate use of government money?