You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
The internet has become so efficient and popular that many people rely on it for learning. Some suggest that it could replace the use of books as the main source of knowledge for education. Do you support or oppose the opinion? Explain your position.
Some people believe that poverty is the most serious global problem facing humanity in the twenty first century. Do you agree or disagree? How do you think we should eradicate poverty?
Young people who commit crimes should be treated in the same as adults who commit crimes.To whats extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are afraid of leaving their homes because of their fear of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Mordern building change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do u agree or disagree?
Analysts tell us that many people today feel stressed and think they have insufficient control over their lives. What problem do such feeling cause for people? What remedies could you suggest?
Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school. Others think this is the responsibility of parents. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Global warming Is one of the biggest threats to our environment. What problem does this cause? what can be done to deal with this situation?
Some people believe zoos, where wild animals are kept in a man-made environment, should no longer exist in the twenty-first century. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Write a report for University describing the information shown below. Make comparison where relevant.
Most countries have traditional celebrations that occur annually. In your opinion, what benefits do these celebrations have for society? Support your opinion with reasons and example from your own Knowledge and experience.
Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
SOME PEOPLE FEEL THAT MANUFACTURER and supermarket have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with alot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend wants to spend a four-week holiday in your country and has written asking for advice about the trip.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: offer to find somewhere to stay, give advice about what to do, give information about what clothes to bring.
The table shows information about metro systems in six different cities.
Some people think that robots are very important for humans’ future development. Others, however, think that robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The maps bellow show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. aAA
Some people think Olympic Games is an exciting event which can bring nations together. Other people think Olympic Games is a way for people to waste money that could be used for other events. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some parents believe that children need strict rules. Other parents believe children should have a lot of freedom to make decisions on their own. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follow
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average the greenhouse gas emission which result from this energy use.
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school .other , however , say that cooepration and team working skills are more important. Discuss bothe sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Public transportation is a great way to travel, particularly within a metropolis. The metro is the most convenient way to get around a city. Do you agree or disagree?
An English – speaking friend wants to spend two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• Offer to find somewhere to stay
• Give advice about what to do
• Give information about what clothes to bring
Some people think that current environment issues are global problems and should therefore be dealt with by the government, while others believe that these problems can only be tackled by individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The internet provides us with info about life and cultures of different countries and some say it is not necessary to visit them to learn about them. Do you agree or disagree?
young people know about international pop and movie stars but know less about famous historic people. what are the reasons of this and what can be done to solve the problem.
Some people think that you can never become fluent (fasih) in a language unless (kecuali kalau) you have spent time living or working in that country. Agree or disagree ?
The pie chart below show the highest level of education achieved by people over the age 21 in two different countries
Some scientists think that there are intelligent life on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and that it could be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Therefore, the best way to reduce the crime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Serious violent crimes among people who are under 18 are becoming more common. Some people think that children who commit serious crimes should be treated like like adults,while others would say they should be rehabilitated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Thank him/her for the invitation
- Explain why you cannot come -
- Ask him/her about other time to visit
Some people think that children should start at a very early age. But others believe that should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
you have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company lossing an important client.
write a letter to your senior director.
in your letter
apologise for what happened
explain why you missed the dead line
tell him her how will you avoid in future.
some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. others disagree and think that the host contry should welcome cultural differences. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that visitor to other countries should follow local customs and behavior, others disagree and think that the host country welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should around 40 minutes on this task. Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many people think that the world should speak one language, others argue that countries should have its own languages. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
In the world today, people prefer to give birth to their young once in an advanced age. Although having offsprings at older age are significant to couples but it associate with some disease conditions, it create room for proper planning which i believe far outweigh the disadvantages as disease conditions can be manage medically, while it causes decrease in number of offspring by parents.
Some people say that children should play games which require teamwork such as football and basketball whereas, some think they should be doing individual sports such as swimming and running. Do you agree or disagree?
The natural resources such as oil, forest, and freshwater are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems doeas it cause? How can we solve these problems?
Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life. To what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behavior.Other disagree and think that the host country should wecome cultural difference.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think most crime is the result of circumstances. Others believes that most crime is cused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Some parents believe that children should help with washing-up, cleaning and other jobs in the house as soon as they are old enough to. What is your opinion?
The diagrams below show the present college and its plan in 2025 as proposed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programs and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programs and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.