In many countries there is a widening gap between the rich and the poor. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge and experience. Write atleast 250 words.
One of the major problems that today’s government faces is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. How can this be achieved? Discuss and give your opinion.
The pie chart below given illustrates how human activities affected agricultural lands in an andverse way. Also, the table reveals the effections of these activities on 3 regions. Include, North America, Europe, oceania, throughout the 1990s. Overall, as can be seen, over-grazing was the most harmful activity for agrigulture. Moreover, Europe with the highest rate in total land degradation was the first region that was affected the most. In contrast, North America is the least spot in the total rate in this table. To begin, over-grazing with 35% of effection had the highest damage. Meanwhile, Oceania was damaged by over-grazing the most (11.3%). Deforestation and over-cultivation with 5% and 7% difference, came after over-grazing. Also, The agricultural lands were affected a lot in Europe by deforestration activities (9.8%). On the other hand, other reasons contain 7% of the pie chart and it was the lowest position. Furthermore, in Oceania there was not seen any cultivatinal effection, while in north America with 3.3% it was the main reason of this matter. Europe and North America with 0.2% in deforestration and 1.5% in over-grazing were contained the last positions in each activities, respectively.
You are a student at a university in the UK. You have recently lost your university ID card.
Write to the local police station,
giving details of who you are,
what happened
and ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.
Many people aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic outweigh the disadvantages?
Cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money making attractions aimed at tourist or is it the only way to save these tradition. Discuss and give you opinion.
Some people are of the opinion that giving a good first impression at an interview is the key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that preserving the natural environment is crucial; however, most make no effort to do so. Why do you think this is happening? What are some simple actions that could help the environment?
Whilst information system are now being utilized to aid the old, some people are worrying about the possible negative outcomes To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people believe that all the children in school are required to learn at least one foreign language. However, others say that those who are not talented do not have to learn. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows how the UKunemployed spent their time last year. Summarise the information byselecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisonswhere relevant.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for and ? Suggest some measures that could be taken to of individuals reduce the impact ageing populations.
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
The chart below show the results of a survey about what people of different age groups say makes them most happy
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California, and the rest of the world.
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at hame now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter.
-Explain the important event
-Epologise for the situotion
-Suggest a new arrangement
In today’s world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and with relevant evidence.
Many companies invest their money in sport games for advertisement purposes. Some people think it's good for the sport world, while others believe that it has some disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the best way to control accidents on city street is to lower the speed limit but other think that are more important issue is that need attention before roads can be safe .Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Trung
some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to helo other people. do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion (Chi Vu)
The diagrams below show the development of small fishing village its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort.
Topic: crime rate in most countries is often higher in urban areas than rural a reas. wh y do you think that is? what can be done to reduce crime rate?
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
· Explain the problem
· Suggest a solution
· Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Granger,
It is becoming increasingly popular for people to tourist destinations during public holidays. What problems does this causes? What solutions are these to this problems.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people، however, ، think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overwehight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from shcool canteen is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More developing countries are being given aid by international organisations to help them in their development plan. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In some countries, fast food restaurant and supper markets give money to school to promote their products. Do you think this a positive or negative development?
Society is becoming obsessed with material goods like fast cars, designer clothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about the important tjibgs and that is why divorse rates are so high and family bonds are not strong anymore:our value system is disintegrating. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You would like to rent a car for a holiday.
Write to the car rental agency. In your letter
•Explain what type of car you would like
•Give details of when you would like the car
•Request more information about the cost
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter: explain why the building is important suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community suggest a solution to finance the repair
You have just moved into a new flat. Write a letter to your friend telling them tthat you have moved. In your letter:
- describe the reason why you moved
- describe the new flat
- invite him or her to your new flat
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?
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. What are the advantages and disadvatages of renting a home ?
Driving a car is the best mode of transport To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons and examples from your own experience. Write about 250 words.
Mrs Barret, 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 Barret. In your letter
Suggest hou could help her in her home.
Say why you would like to do this
Explain when you will and will not be available.
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening, ans what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
A friend of yours has always adored your car. You have now decided to sell it. Write a letter to your friend to ask if he is interested in buying your car.
In your letter:
explain why you are selling your car
describe the good points and any bad points about your car
suggest the friend visits you to see and drive your car.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Tim,...
Economic growth is one way to measure a country’s success, but what else should we look at? Which do you think is the most important?
The amount of time is spent on sports and exercise should be increased The amount of time is spent on sports and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children. Do you think this is the best way to deal with this problem? What other solutions can you suggest?
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with education degrees. Therefore the best way to reduce the crime rate is to educate criminals but they are still enough reason. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket and you wish to complain to the supermarket authority about that.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
Say who you are
Give details about the accident
Suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents
The charts illustrate how water is used in San Diego, California and the rest of the world.
prevention is better than cure. Reseaching and treating disease is always costly so it would be better to invest in the preventative measure. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that factories and private tour operators should bear the cost of cleaning up environmental pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?