Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree
Many Elderly People are No Longer Looked after by Their Families but are Put in Care Homes. What are the possible reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trends?
The chart below shows the number of car trips taken by men and women for different purposes per day in a European city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days too many people maintained that helped by relying on doctors and medicines rather than by following healthy lifestyles. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that current environmental 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.
A hundred years ago, people think that the human race is steadily improving in every area of life. Nowadays, there is no certainty of this case. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which areas do you think we should do more?
The best way to measure someone's success is to look at how much money that person has. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some educationist think that international exchange visit will benefit teenagers at school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Demands of food is increasing worldwide, what are the causes of this ? what measures can the international community take to make sure the food supply is enough?
The table shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005. (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America and Oceania). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the television viewing figures for sports by country, in millions
The bar chart shows average years individual in different age group (25-35,35-45) can stay in one job in Europe and USA between 1190 and 2015
You have just spend a weekend staying at The Taj hotel in Mumbai. When you get home you find out that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager. Explain in the letter:
*When did you visit the hotel.
*the details of your room and the bag
* how can one identify the bag
‘Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend of yours has a son/daughter who recently graduated and is now applying for jobs.
Your friend has asked you to give their son/daughter some advice about applying for a job.
Write a letter to your friend's son/daughter. In your letter
- Give some advice about applying for a job.
- Explain why these things are important.
- Suggest a time and place you can meet to talk about this
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to England who visited four different attractions in Brighton. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
Q:- Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban countries. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the percentage of land covered by forest in various countries in 1990 and 2005, with estimated figures for 2015.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be diverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of diverless vehicles outweighs the disadvantage.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter • describe the item • explain where and when you left it • say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries, a small number of people have extremley high annual incomes. These people should be required to pay a much higher rate of income tax. To what extend do yo agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primaryschool rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
When new cities are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping malls. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
describe where you stayed and what you can do there
describe about food and activities there
Some people believe that continuous coverage of sport on television discourage the young taking past in any sport themselves To what extent doyou agree?
At the present time, the papulation of some countries includes a relatively large number of people adults, compared with the number of older people. DO the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages
There is a historical building in your town and the city council wants to pull it down because there is no money for repairs. You are not happy with this decision.
Write a letter to the city council and say
Why is the building important?
Suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
If racism and xenophobia are attitudes that we are taught , not born with, the problems that come from them can be resolved. Discuss the view and give our own opinion.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
•say why this school is a good elementary school
•mention how expensive it is
•explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?
Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distance but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motorways and what solutions are there?
The pie chart illustrates the common causes that affected agricultural productivity. the table depicts the impact of these reasons on three countries in 1990.
1. You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
o explain why you changed jobs –
o describe your new job –
o tell him/her your other news –
It is important for childrean to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
In many countries, people are increasingly relying on technology for their daily tasks, from communication to shopping. Does it have more advantages or more disadvantages?
It ıs generally believed that some people are born with certain talants,for instance for sport or music,and others are not.However,ıt is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people spend a lot of money on their looks that is by taking expensive haircuts, cosmetic surgeries, and buying branded clothes. some people say that this is a good way of spending money while others think this money can be spent in other ways. discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include
•Details about the meeting
•The problem you face
•What should be done
Few people think that it is important for collecting personal information such interest, hobbies and material status. Discuss both views and give your opinion
To what extent do you agree with the statement: ―School is bad for children? Support your claims with appropriate grounds and warrants.
The chart below shows the number of passengers arriving at a train station per hour across a day, and also the average price of their tickets.
The diagram illustrates different stages in the procces of Pu-erh Raw Tea and Ripe Tea. The procces shows how prepared tea in two other steps.
Some think youngsters are not suitable to hold position in government while others think they should get chance. discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graphs below show the percentages of people who used public transport and people who only used private cars in five cities in Australia from 2000 to 2010.
These days many people prefer working at home instead of going to their working place. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The graph below shows relative price changes for fresh fruits and vegetables, sugars and sweets, and carbonated drinks between 1978 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.