Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What’s action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
Why is mass media important? Is it primarily a positive or negative influence? Give your opinion based on your own knowledge or experience
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various
problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
ask about what action will be taken to improve the servic
Now a lot of people in colleges are doing academic studies. We should encourage them to learn vocational skills (like plumbing). Do you agree or disagree?
the line graph below show the income of graduates student with different age in 2002 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show an island in 1980 as it looks today.
Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Is it right to exclude males or females from certaion professions because of their gender? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most'. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter describe
•what the book was about explain
•how this book influenced you
• say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992. Employees and self-employed: by sex and occupation, 1992
The type of media that people of different age groups used to get daily news in one country in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Foreign visitor should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart illustrates percentage of unoccupied women in all 4 countries of the UK between 2013 and 2014.
Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write a letter to a foreign friend who has asked if they can stay with you when visiting your country. Include
Why you do not have time to host them
An alternate date
Recommendations for what to do
What are advantages and disadvantage of use social networking? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How can we overcome the problems of poverty? Use specific reason and example to explain to your answers.
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such palces?
Many people these days have computer, laptop, and telephone at their home for work. Do you think working from home has more advantage or disadvantage?
The diagrams below show the current and proposed plans of the bathroom of a penthouse
You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
describe the problem
say how long it has been a problem
explain what action you want the neighbour to take
It is observed that, currently more and more people are working longer hours. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What effects does this have on the society?.
Some people argue that governments should spend more money on developing bullet and metro rail facilities, while others support the idea of spending money on upgrading current public transport system. discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have found an interesting website. Write a letter to your friend to tell about the website.
In your letter, you should:
•describe what the website is
•explain why the website is interesting in
•tell how this website will help him/her.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers 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 agree with
.explain ways in which your town center is different from most other centers
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer or f the article
Ordinary people copy famous people ehom they see on the TV and magazines? Ehy do they do so? Do you think it is a positive development.
Some people think that the role of parents is to discipline their children and teach them about the right and wrong. Other people consider the main responsibility of the parent is to nurture their children and provide them with a safe environment to grow up in. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the population figures of different types of turtles in India between 1980 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
you are looking for a full time job. write a letter to an employent agency.
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you hav
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting
some people claim that not enough of waste from home is recycled. they say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. to what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child's mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You ordered a book online for exam preparation. It has been some time since you ordered it and you still have not received your book. Write a letter to the e-commerce company about this.
• Describe your purchase order of this book
• Explain the importance of the book
• Say what you want the company to do for you
The pie charts below give information about the composition of household rubbish in the United States in two different years.
Students should be completely free to choose whether to study or play games. They should be allowed to manage their own time. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
The line graph illustrates the amount of spreads consumed from 1981 to 2007, in grams. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation. However, you were not satisfied with some of the services provided.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to stay at the hotel – I was in town with my family
•describe the problems you faced during your stay – the equipments were not working and shower water was cold
•say what you would like the manager to do about it change or repair heater
In the advertising, businesses nowadaways usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you thinkn it is a positive or negative development?
It is important for people to take risks both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think advange of taking risks outweigh their disadvantages
Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show changes to the ground floor plan of a university department in 2000 and 2015.
Some people say that governments should be responsible for transporting children to school, while others believe that parents should get their children to school. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
These days, too many people maintain their health by relyin doctors and medicine, rather than by following a healthy life. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so. Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful study time?
Some people belive that professionals, such as doctors and enginerrs, shouold be required to work in the country where they did their training. others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both views and give your own opinion
write a letter to Thank a Friend for a Gift
Describe the gift and why you liked it.
Explain how you have used or plan to use it.
Thank them warmly and mention you hope to meet soon.
Some people think that adults should read to expand their knowledge after completing their education. Others think there are other ways for adults to enhance their knowledge. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend latge sums of money on constructing new railway lines for fast trains in cities. Others believe the money should be spend on improving the existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion