The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 milion vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
•give contact details for when you are away
•give instructions on how to care for your pet
• describe other household duties
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
There is a lot of pressure and stress in many people's lives. What are the causes of this problem? What could be done to reduce it?
The table provides data on employment by sector of the economy and age group. The majority of workers aged 16-24 are employed in the service sector, followed by retail, while the construction and agriculture sectors have the lowest employment numbers in this age group. The service sector continues to be the largest employer for workers aged 25-34, followed by construction and retail. In the 35-44 age group, construction and retail have nearly equal employment numbers, followed by the service sector. For workers aged 45-54, construction and retail are again the largest employers, followed by the service sector. In the oldest age group, 55 and above, the service sector is the largest employer, followed by retail and construction. The data shows a clear pattern of the service sector being the largest employer across all age groups, with the exception of the 35-44 age group where construction and retail have nearly equal employment numbers. There is also a decrease in employment in the construction and agriculture sectors for younger age groups and an increase in these sectors for older workers. The table highlights the importance of the service sector in providing employment opportunities, as well as the fluctuations in the construction and retail sectors based on age groups.
More government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that the design of buildings and public spaces should prioritize functionality over appearance. Others think that aesthetics are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Many people think that interviews aren't the best way to assess the suitability of a candidate for a position. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is best to accept bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Z
Schools have a limited amount if money to spend. Some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spent for computers.discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Celebrities such as singers and fi lm stars earn too much money, buy too many goods and care too little about other people. To what extent do you think this is true? Should anything be done to change the situation?
Stress is now a major problem in modern society. What are the causes of stress in people’s life nowadays? What should people do to reduce it? Write an essay to give your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
The diagrams below show stages in the development of simple cooking equipment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.Other people are not interested in it saying it’s boring Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that cars are best way to travel in a city others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both pointsof view and give your opinion.
You have just an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country 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 about explain ways in which year Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town Centre to the writer of the article
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Some think Government spending on infraestructure (transport, housing) is considered the most important for a nation. While others believe that education, health, and HR values to be more important areas for government expenditure. Discuss both views and give your opinion
ome people say that public libraries should be free; otherwise they are just a waste of money, especially because modern technologies and the internet allow easy access to resources. Discuss and give your point of view. Opinion, for and against essay
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by International fast food. Many people think that it is good to eat traditional foods while other believe that fast food is a good choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people think that prison sentences should not be used in dealing with criminals.Education and jobs,training should be used instead.To what extent do you agree or dis agree.
Essay topics: Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to improve road transport safety is to let the driver test each year. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humans. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People often find it difficult to adapt to new situations in their lives. Why do you think this is? What measures can you suggest to make it easier? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligations to provide this benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement?
ou work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
“Some people say that it is best to be loyal and to work for one company during one’s life. Others take the opposite view and say it is better to change jobs frequently in one’s life. Discuss these views and give your opinion.”
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full-time job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also shows the average salary of both grads,from 2004 to 2012
In todays world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific reasearch. do you think the advantages outweight disadvantages?
The given line graphs illustrate the percentage of households with electrical appliances and the time taken to do housework during the years between 1920 and 2019.
Mrs Barrette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words
some people prefer to live in hot climate,whereas others love the lifestyle in countries with cold climate .discuss both the views and give your opinion
Some people argue that it is good for children to stay away from their families and go to a boarding school. Others suggest that children live with their families and attend a day school. What is your opinion?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today´s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a school uniform?
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. People have different views about the funding of creati
Political dynasty is a form of political strategy, especially in developing countries. What problems does political dynasty cause, and what solutions can you suggest for governments and businesses to take?
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples fromyour own knowledge or experience.
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.
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social center in melbourne, australia for the period 2000 to 2020 summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The tables provide information about why people travel to destinations out of the country and where they go from 1994 to 1998.
There are many reasons that can motivate a person to stay working for the same company. Some believe that money is the main reason. Do you agree or disagree?
It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. 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. To what extend do you agree with the view expressed?
You should spend about 15 minutes on this task.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
You are spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a fairly central heating system. The manager promised contact you regarding compensation but you still heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel in the letter.
Describe the problem at the hotel.
Explain what the manager had said at the time.
Say what you wanted the manager to do
The chart below give information about the number of hours per day that students of five different universities spent studying on weekend and at weekdays. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.