You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
IN SOME AREAS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS LIVE FAR AWAY FROM THEIR HOME DURING THEIR STUDIES. DO YOU THINK THE DISADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN ANOTHER CITY ?
The maps show the changes that have taken place in the center of a town since 1700
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the television , radio and books as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the mos effective
The graph below shows the percentage of river water in the UK that is of good chemical quality, in the period between 1990 and 2002.
The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the Internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the main methods of transportation for people of one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting the main features and comparisons where relevant.
Young people who commit serious crimes, such as robbery or violent attacks should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?
The charts show the percentage of five different kind of book, which was sold in a particular bookseller in year 1972,1992 and 2012.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
You recently attended a sports event at a local stadium. However, you were disappointed because some spectators behaved badly and affected your experience.
Write a letter to the manager of the stadium. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Describe the problems caused by the spectators
•Explain what action you would like the stadium management to take
some parents allow their children to use smartphones or tablets for learning.Do the advantages of this trend outwigh the disadantages
in many countries new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. some people believe it is important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there what is your opinion ? give reasons and examples
Recently you had a holiday overseas and you stayed with a family member who has just sent you a letter and some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your family member. In your letter:
- thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
- explain why you didn’t send a letter earlier
- invite your family member to come and stay with you
The bar chart provides key information about the percentage of expenditures for different sectors in four nations in 2009
What are advantages and disadvantage of use social networkig? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
many young people are leaving their home in rural areas to study or work in cities. what are the reasons? do advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people say early education is important in a child’s life while others say spending time with family is more vital. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some students opt to work or travel after finishing school and before entering university.However, many argue that work experience is more beneficial in adult life compared to traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
What is the best bluetooth earbuds you can buy? Explain what this statement means. Argue to the contrary to show that a little learning is not dangerous. To what extent do you think learning can be a dangerous thing?
There is an increasing trend that many parents tend to educate their children at home rather than send them to school. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Many people say that companies should give importance to their employees, whereas others say that they should give importance to customers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is often said that it is not necessary to have a tertiary education to become a successful businessman. To what extent to you agree or disaree with this statement?
The chart below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relavant.
Topic 8. Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
consumer are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
City living in the 21st century is stressful and offers no advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the past people used to travel abroed to liik for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the adventages outweight disadventages?
Some people think that the best way to motivate individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle is through government legislation, such as taxes on unhealthy food. Others believe that personal choice should be encouraged instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
Write at least 150 words.
It is Important for children 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 wtth this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavio to children?
The table below shows the percentage of adults in urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in 1990 and 2010.(rewrite)
The chart below shows the percentage of male and female teachers in different types of educational settings in the Philippines, in 2017.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house . they have just sent you some holiday photos .
write a letter to your friends . In your letter :
thank them for the holiday and photos
Explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay
Some think that people should not change their jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, the company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that due to the growing number of unfit and overweight people sport should be made compulsory in all educational establishments. Others claim that only voluntary decision to do sport helps people to be fit, but compulsory physical education embarrasses and turns away students who don't like sport. Give your opinion and support it with relevant examples.
The given bar chart indicates total spendings on health care as from percentage perspective of GDP in 12 European countries during the years of 2002, 2007 and 2012.
You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter, you should:
thank her/him and tell the dates of your holiday
explain how he/she enters the house
describe what you expect him/her to do.
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. Do you agree with this statement?
The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while others believe that adults should prevent them from making mistakes. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you
have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your
letter:
● tell him/her about the problem with your photos
● say which photo you would like him/her to send you
● explain why you need this photo.
Some people feel that entertainers like film stars, pop musicians or sport stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. WHy migh this be the case? Do you think this is a negative or positive situation?
The charts below the protein and calorie intakes of people in different parts of the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books beacause they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
the bar chart shows the percentage of Australlian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
Competitiveness is considered a positive quality among people. Do you agree with this statement? Write an essay of 200-250 words to state your viewpoint.
Completing a university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting exercise and developing soft skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion