The line graph and pie chart below show information on crime in the UK for the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that spending the national budget on soace exploration is a waste of resources. They insist that those funds should be spent on people living on earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that the best way to become successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree with it and reckon that nowadays it is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people say that universities should only offer to young students with highest marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
In some countries, many suffer from health issues due to eating too much fast food. That’s why it is necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional method (making photo albums, writing diaries) is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the most fittest and strongest person and team can achieve success in sports,others believe that success depends on the mental attitude.Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the climate of a country has the greatest influence on its culture (e.g. food, arts, music, clothing). Others believe that there are more important influences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons why you missed the party;
• Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thity years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You learned a piece of news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new International company near your house.
Write a letter to that company.
In your letter, you should
*Explain why you need that job.
*Give the details what you can do for the company.
*Suggest the time that you can work.
15. You’re interested in a music course that you saw on an advertisement.
Write a letter to the club.
In your letter, you should:
- explain why you’re interested
- request more information about the course
- talk about your past experiences.
You eat at your college cafeteria every lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter:
explain what you like bout the cafeteria
say what is wrong
suggest how it could be improved
The government must ensure that citizens have a healthy diet, while others think this is an individuals' duty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The exploration and development safe to (?) fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that newspaper are best media to learn and get information from, while others believe that internet is a better source.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently taken a two-day course.
Write to the course organiser to give your feedback. In your letter:
give details of the course
say what you liked or disliked about it
suggest some improvements to the course.
Some people think that consumerism can boost the economy and create business and jobs. Others consider that society becomes a 'throw-away society' producing unnecessary waste. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
International sporting events are costly and bring problems to the hosting country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 word
The best way to make road transport safe is to require drivers to take a driving test every year. How much do you agree or disagree?
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people believe that the best way to improve the general well-being of school children is to make physical education compulsory in all schools. Others, however, think that this would have little effect on overall health and other measures are needed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people prefer to buy high-tech electronic devices like cell phones and computers instant when they are introduced for the first time, while others believe it is better to buy these products after a while when they are in the stores. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
in the past when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own counytry. Nowadays,they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the aow dvantages and disadvantages of this development
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lot of cheap clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend's house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; - Say what you like about your friend's new house - Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday - Suggest when and where you could meet next
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing and describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview You should write at least 150 words
Some peoplebelieve that the difference between the lowest paid jobs and the highest paid jobs should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The intrnet has brought sea change in the way inforamtion is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. what are the most serious problems linked to the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
about 20 minutes on this task. The diagrams below show the amount of energy lost in 100 units when it is generated from black coal and when it is generated from brown coal. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, crime rates are higher in cities than in rural areas. Discuss the reasons for this and suggest ways to reduce crime in cities.
We have been living in the nuclear age now for Ove half a century. since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
‘PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE’. RESEARCHING AND TREATING DISEASES ARE TOO COSTLY SO IT WOULD BE BETTER TO INVEST IN PREVENTIVE MEASURE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.In your letter
• introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some qustions about the club e.g facilities,members,costs.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for goverments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or disgree with this opinion?
Somepeople spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people cost ei buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainters, at make comparisons where relevant.
Criminals commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to resolve this problem?
In most parts of the world, the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. In the form of an assignment, discuss about the main traffic problems in your country, their causes and possible solutions.
Many offenders commit more crimes after they serve the first punishment.Why does this happen, and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age group. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You recently learnt that the best teacher you ever had will be retiring soon.
Write a letter to your former teacher. In your letter
Explain how you heard about his/her retirement
Describe what made him/her such a great teacher
Say how your teacher affected your life
You recently attended a seminar at a local community center and noticed some issues with the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the community center to express your concerns. In your letter:
Describe the issues you observed.
Explain how they affected your experience.
Suggest what could be done to resolve the problems.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
last month you had an oversees holiday with some friends where you had stayed in their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
1. thank them for the holiday and the photos
2. explain why you didnt write earlier
3. invite them to come and stay with you
1-Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and your opinion
In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household works. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
•explain the reasons for the noise
• apologise
• describe what action you will take
Write at least 150 words