Exploring the outer space should be considered as a part of every countries budgeting. What are the advantages or disadvantages of such a need?
the graph below showes how much money was spent on tourist infrasturacture in four different European countries from 1980 to 1992.
This graph provides us with percentage information about four entertainment attractions that most visited by tourists in Brighton among 1980-2010.
General Training
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Say what you have learned in your present job,
•Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department,
•Explain why you do not wish to leave the company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some businesses prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right course of action? Give reasons for your opinion.
some people think that they can be fit by going to the gym while others think that there is another way to remain fit. Discuss both views along with your opinion.
In recent years, the bee population has constantly declined in many countries. What is the cause and soulution for this?
Some people believe that it is important for students to work part-time while they are studying. Others think it is better for students to focus fully on their studies. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
More and more people now own cars. What are the problems associated with an increase in the usage of private cars? How can these problems be solved?
Research has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use Of use of energy (for example electricity, gas). Thus some companies Cole for some days a week. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantage?
You have been offered a job, asking you to start next week. You want the job very much but, because of a previous commitment, you want to delay the start for another two weeks.
Q Write to the Manager, accepting the job, but explaining your situation and asking for the change to your start date.
In many countries, there is an increasing trend in using mobile phone apps for payment purpose instead of old way of cash handling. What is your opinion. Explain with examples.
The chart gives information about Australian men’s and women’s regular physical activity in 2010, number of males and females and average between age groups. Figures are given for six categories from 15-24 to 65 and over years old.
The charts illustrate the information about the amount of usage of 3 different nutrients in daily meals consumed in USA.
The table chart depicts that information about expenditure consumers on food, clothes, and leisure in five countries Spain, Turkey, Ireland, Sweden, and Italy in 2002.
Some people believe that educating children altogether will benefit them. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and given special courses. Discuss those two views.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advise
In your letter:
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
•describe some possible disadvantages.
•say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the Internet has replaced their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that television is a powerful educational tool. Other people believe that television is nothing more than mindless entertainment and should be discouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Provide examples and supporting evidences to back up your opinion on this subject.
In some countries people’s weight has significantly increased while their levels of health have decreased. What do you think may be the causes of this problem and what solutions can you suggest solving them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last times you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do.
Some people think to produce happier society we must ensure that there is only a small difference in earning between the rich and the poor. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Every year your company organize a sports event for a local community but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
: Express your feelings about missing the sports event.
: Tell them about your plan for next year.
: Explain how this sports event is useful.
Do you think the government is right to stop people using mobile phones while driving?
1.You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no one has replied to your complaint. Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter
osay why you are writing and how you feel
oexplain what happened
otell them what you would like them to do.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The line graph shows the number of video game discs that were bought in four months in 2014 from 4 different game stores, and the pie chart shows the percentage of games that had highest sales over this time.
some people say that it is the responsibilty of individuals to save for their own care after their retires. TO what extend you aree agree or disagree?
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural area in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
“Some people believe that exercise is the key to good health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important.”
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You work for international company and you need time off to attent a family celebration.Write a letter to company's manager.In your letter:
Give details of celebration
Explain why you need time off
Suggest a way to have your work done during that time.
Too much emphasis on is given for educaton of the young. More government money should be spent to free time activity of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, with the advancement of technology and transportation facilities, people can work and live anywhere they want. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
The pie chart below show the online shopping sales for retail sector in new Zealand in 2003 and 2013.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you gree or disagree with this statement?
The bar chart below shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year. The pie chart shows the distribution of Australia water consumption for last year.
uccessful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In countries where there is high unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who will have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People doing dangerous sports activities like scuba diving and bungi jumping, they should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic 3. You paid for a holiday overseas, but the holiday was very disappointing. Write a letter to the travel company. In your letter
explain which holiday you went on
describe why the holiday was disappointing
tell the company what you want them to do
Part 2: Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
THE FIRST CHART BELOW GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT THE M AND ONEY SPENT BY BRITISH PARENTS ON THEIR CHILDRENS SPORTS BETWEEN 2008 AND 2014.THE SECOND CHGART SHOWS THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATED IN THREE SPORTS IN BRITAIN OVER THE SAME TIME PERIOD.
These days, children have easy access to home computers, tablet computers and smarthphones, and many spend a large part of their free time using these devices. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
The chart gives information about the number of books rented in a British local library in 2009.
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or nagative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just spent a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered that you had left a coat there. There are some important belongings in the pockets.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain that you have left the coat there
say what the coat looks like, where you think you left it and what was in the pockets
make some suggestions about how to get all of your belongings back
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tools. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
Some people believe that students should be free to choose what they study in the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festival; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The diagram below show information about carbon dioxide emissions for popular private jets