Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter,
» explain why you were at the restaurant
» describe the problems
» write about the action you want the manager to take
Write atleast 150words
R) It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is the government’s responsibility to take care of every citizen who is disadvantaged. What is your opinion?
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If people have the opportunity to get a secure job, they should take it right away rather than wait for a job that would be more satisfying. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays a few people take their family with them abroad whenever they go on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
The pie charts give detailed information about the proportion of students who were offered to take different courses in the year 1985 and at present.
Many people believe that every individual is responsible for his/her own healthy lifestyle. Others believe that governments should take care of it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
It is importatnt for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
In many countries, young people are encouraged to take part in unpaid community services in their free time to help the local community, such as working for local charities, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children. It's widely believed that this would benefit both individual teenagers and society as a whole. Write an essay to discuss whether young people should be encouraged to take part in unpaid community services.
Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitions to take part in major competitons such as Olympics or Football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
in many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
SOME STUDENTS GO DIRECTLY TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE AFTER HIGHSCHOOL WHILE OTHERS TAKE A GAP YEAR TO WORK OR TRAVEL. DISCUSS AND SAY WHICH YOU PREFER
Topic: Some people think it is the responsibility of individuals to protect the environment, while others say governments should take responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly. Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibility?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a
letter and explain:
- How you enjoyed staying with your friend.
- Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the
mistake happened.
- Mention how you plan to return the object.
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
"Some people argue that missing school to take part in climate change protests is beneficial for young people. Others believe that children should remain in school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is important for people to take risk, both in professional lives and personal lives. Do you think advantage of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
•Apologize and offer to come at a different time
•Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that when recruiting, companies should aim to take on people who are innovative and able to work independently, while others consider they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, prefer to take risk and think that change is a positive thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some argue that governments should take care of disadvantaged people such as the unemployed and needy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
it is important for peole to take risks, Both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Write atleast 150 words and spend no more than 20
minutes on this task.
You are new to the city and you would like to take your family out for a meal.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
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?
Children should be controlled or should they be allowed to take their own decision. Discuss both view and give your Opinion.
You are a manager of a restaurant, and a customer has written a complaint letter about a bad dining experience. Write a letter to the customer:
apologizing for the poor experience.
acknowledging the specific issues raised in the complaint.
explaining the steps you will take to address the problems and improve the restaurant's service.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your boss about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
and how long you need
explain how you will keep up-to-date while you are away
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs, during the first month after birth of their baby. Does the disadvantages outweigh the advantages ?
Some people say that younger people are not suitable for important positions in governments of countries. Others, however, say that it is a good idea for the younger to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this happen? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Mothers play key roles in the upbringing of children. But in the recent times both parents are getting busy with professional life. Who in your opinion should take the responsibility of child care now?" Give your opinion in no less than 250 words.
n the real test, this will take you about 40 minutes, but there is no time limit here. STEP 1 - Read the task Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create , while others struggle to survive . governments should take steps to resolve thiw unfair situation . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people in the world have to work to earn a living. However, many people work only for the financial gain that it involves, and not for any other rewards that a job can offer. What do you think the main consideration when deciding what job to take should be?
Some people think it is good for students to take a gap year before going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so?
Some people believe that governments should invest more in improving public transportation systems to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Others argue that individuals should take responsibility for reducing traffic problems by using public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some universities make student’s specialized in a single subject, other universities make students take many subjects. Which policy do you think is better? Use examples and reasons to explain
Some people say that manufacturers and supermarkets should take the responsibility of reducing the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should take responsibility and avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people say that parents shouyld encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. others say it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Caring for children is important for the society. Do you think parents should take up a childcare training course? Give reasons and relevant examples to support your ideas
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The charts show the proportion of male and female employees in different job categories in an engineering company in 2005 and in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?
Art is considered an essential part of all culture through the world. However, these days, fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science technology and bussiness. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts
Car owner ship have increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now’big traffic jam’ How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payments. Others, however, see this as a cheap labor. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development?
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you want to take time off work
Give details of the amount of time you need
Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
The maps illustrate the changes that take place in the Westley town since 1815.