Some people think restoring old buildings requires too much government funding, and it would be more beneficial to invest in new infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear __________
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you changed jobs
Describe your new job
Tell him/her your other news
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
-Some people believe that we should have a four-day working week and still be paid the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree
the graph below shows in percentage terms the changing attern of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main feartures, and make comparisons where relavant
The road near your house is completely unsuitable for traffic.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself;
• Explain what the problem is;
• Tell what would you like to be done.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
you have won first prize in our competition . The prize is a meal for two at the best restaurants in town.
your evening begins at 7:00p.m when we will send a car to collect you and your guest.
you will driven to the four Seasons restaurant and served with the delicious three course meal.
write a letter in which you:
Describe your evening and whyb you enjoyed it (or didn't enjoy it)
comment on the quality of the meal and the service at theDear
Some people think that the use of mobiles (cell) phones should be banned in public places such as in libraries, shops and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people argue that student should read history in school,other opinion that they should read technology. discuss both views and give your opinion.
The map shows the center of Paris. A company wants to open a new restaurant in the area. The map shows two possible locations for the restaurant.
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Gia Linh
The graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over the last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant. Công Thành
The internet has a bigger impact on people's lives because it is more popular than television. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 220 words.
The images below illustrate the process and potential of how garbage can be recycled to create aviation biofuel. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowsadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects on themselves and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter
• describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
• say what happened because of the problem
•explain what you would like the company to do.
The governments should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment facility in order to protect the environment. Do you agree or disagree ? Use your ideas to support your side.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store.
In your letter,
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
-Give details of your experience and qualificatiqons
In many countries imprisonment is the most common solution to crimes. However, some people believe that better education will be a more effective solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic- Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages for Children. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your knowledge.
In the last century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon he said: “It is a big step for mankind”. But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to The extinction of species and the loss of biodiversity.. What are the primary causes of loss of bio-diversity? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people say that all students should study history as a major subject, while others feels that other subjects are important for children in today's society. Discuss both sides and give your opinion .
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay wit him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
*Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph shows the amount earned by graduates of different age groups in 2002. It includes those with a degree, those with a higher degree (postgraduate) and those with other qualifications. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Two maps show the change of a coastal town, called Pentland, from 1950 to 2007.
University Students are Increasingly Studying Abroad As a Part of their Studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outwigh the disadvantages?
WITH A FAST PACE OF MODERN LIFE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE AE TURING TOWARDS. FAST FOOD FOR THEIR MAIN MEALS .WHATS ARE ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE OF FAST FOOD.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others contest those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
In some countries, young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard for their study. What do you think the causes and what solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that affect a child's development are media, pop culture and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write about the following topic:
“Do you think extra-curricular activities are important in a student’s life?”
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Should the government make decisions about people's lifestyle or should people make their own decisions? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The government should encourage industries and business to move out of big cities and into reginal areas. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages.
Q. Violence and crime have increased in most major cities of the world. Some people say this is because children now play violent video games online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any ad
The table below shows the primary funding sources of international students in the US during the years 2003/04 and 2013/14. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer describing the data and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers should give their staff at least four-weeks’ holiday a year to help employees get better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or dosagree with this statement?
Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a
letter and explain:
- How you enjoyed staying with your friend.
- Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the
mistake happened.
- Mention how you plan to return the object.
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity (those teaching programmes that involve the use of written materials, videos, televised lessons and the Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be as good as those taken by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, they think that other types of progress are equality important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people who are been in person become good citizens later, and it is of often agreed that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangerous of committing a crime. Extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries are currently witnessing an increase in criminal activities among young people. Discuss reasons for this phenomenon and suggest ways to deal with the problem.
In a number of countries,some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway line for very fast train between cities.others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The best way to make roads safer is to make vehicle drivers take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? #
A great number of people strongly claim that children of families who reach the age of 18should be required to leave the family and live independently. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Support your position with examples
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are some of the job skills that employers look for in new employees?