Some policymakers have the notion that the economic progress is the most important measure to be taken for development of a country. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps below represent the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
The best way to increase road transport safety is to make vehicle drivers take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
it is important for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. do you think the advantage of taking risks outweights the disadvantages?
Lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing important. What problems dose this shortage cause? What measures could be taken to overcome these problems?
The charts below show the favorite takeaways of people in Canada and the number of Indian restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government，while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing , should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are taking a cource at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter:
-introduce yourself.
-explain why you haven't handed in the project yet.
-request more time to do it.
"Write a letter to your neighbour to ask him/her to take care of your house while you are away for a week on holiday. Please say
•Explain where you are going and why.
• What do you need him/her to do?
• What should he/she do in case of emergency?"
Fastfood is becoming one part of our life. some people say that every individual should take responsiblity for it while other people say that it the government's responsiblity. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The two maps illustrate changes that have taken place in an area from 1995 to teh present.
It is important for people to take risks, both in professional lives and personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadavantages?
Nowadays, distance-learning programmers have gained in popularity( those teaching programmers that involve the use of written materials, video, television and the internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity (those teaching programmes that involve the use of written materials, videos, televised lessons and the Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be as good as those taken by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Universities should take the same number of man and women in each major. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you.
Write a letter to a friend about the place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
“describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
Some primary schools have taken measures to prevent students from having mobile phones on school grounds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph shows the annual number of rides taken on two forms of public transportation in the city of Williamsville between 2016 to 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that students should take a gap year after finishing school and work or travel during this period. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as compleatly wrong, while others cosider is as valuable work experienced, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your onw opinion.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You are planning to take a vacation.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•describe the vacation spot you have chosen
•explain how you plan to spend your time there
•invite your friend to join you on your vacation
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Raj
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can goverments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Taking care of children is probably one of the most important jobs of society and parents should be forced to take training courses showing them how to do so. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Road transport is taking over rail services.Discuss the positive and negative effects of this development.Is this situation true for your country?
The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in Canada and the number of Indian restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
*In many countries, people are not taking care of their elderly relatives but seeking the help of professionals to look after them. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?*
The maps show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s cities, countryside and oceans. What problems does this cause? What measures could be taken to solve them?
Many offices authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right of course. Give reason for your opinion.
Consumers are faced with increasing number pf advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
The movements of people from the villages to the cities for work has caused a lots of problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
In many countries, household waste like food packaging is increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to reduce it?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to take care of the environment,while others believe that it is the responsibility of the people to take care of the environment.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There Is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your Mend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter
Describe the event.
Say why you think he / she would be interested.
Suggest an arrangement to meet there with him / her.
Write a letter to your friend asking him or her to take care of your childern while you are away on a business trip. In your letter, Write what they like to eat . Write how they would spend their time. Suggest an arrangement to pick them up after the trip.
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work.what is your opinion.
In cities and town all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem. what are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
Some people feel that with the rise of artificial intelligence,computers and robots will take over the roles of teachers.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this stuff.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Some people believe that to reduce industrial pollution a tax should be imposed on companies, while others believe that different measures should be taken to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
•give details of the situation
•describe the documents
• say what action you want the post office to take
The graph below shows the number of people taking four different types of courses in China between 2008 and 2012.
Some people say that parent should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own discuss both opinions and give your opinion ?
the diagram shows blow the changes that have taken place at west park secondary school since its construction in 1950
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking repoinsibility. What are your opinions on this?
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university to or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?