It is very expensive to restore old buildings, and it would be better to spend this money on new houses. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today's World private companies rather than government pay for and conduct more scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. Give detail of the course you took at the University. Explain why you recommend the university. Give some advice about how to apply.
Students should pay their full university fees themselves as they benefits from having university studies and not the society as a whole.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We Are Becoming Increasingly Dependent On Computers. How do you think it will change in the future? is it good for us rely so much on computer?
The chart below shows the number of passengers arriving at a train station per hour across a day, and also the average price (in US Dollars) of their tickets. Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
you want somthing that you cant buy in your own country.you decide to ask an english friend to help you.
write a letter to the friend.in your letter
say what you want,
explain why you want it,
suggest how the friend could help.
Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (Write an essay between 250 -350 words).
Some people think that technology have a negative side while other think that it makes our life easier. Discuss both opinions and gave your opinion.
Information technology is changing many aspect of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. test question
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how the cerment is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people choose to spend their leisure time with colleagues from their workplace. Others prefer to keep their personal life and working life separate. Is it a good idea to spend leisure time with people from work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Online news is not a reliable source of the truth; we should only trust recognised journalists. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be e the consequences of this ?What solution can you offer?
There are many people who go to live in different countries. To what extent should people be allowed to move freely between countries and live where they choose? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Describe the last time you received an important letter or email. You should say: who the letter or email was from when you received it what it was about and explain how it made you feel.
Here’s a (General) prompt to warm up:
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to your friend and tell them:
– Where you moved to
– Describe your new home
– Invite them to visit
The diagram below shows the production of steam using a gas-cooled nuclear reactor. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below provide the primary reason tourists visited Orange City in two different years.
Some people focus on news in their country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is loving in another city. Ask him/her to make available book that you are interested in.In your letter
What bookbyou are looking for
Why you need this book
How you plan to purchase the book
The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalisation produce positive effects for everyone.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it.
Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday.
Write to the airline:
-Complaining about this situation -
Saying why it caused you problems
-Seeking suitable compensation
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cmparisons where relevant
You recently bought an item online. When it was delivered you found that
the item did not work correctly.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter,
• Describe the item and the problem with it
• Explain why the item is important for you
• Say what you want the manager to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say that we should not encourage sports games among schools because they lead to competition rather than cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with?
Do good exam results at school or college guarantee success in life? discuss. Do believe that is studying hard will being better life?
Goverments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or dissagree with this statement?
The two pie charts provide comparison of what Canada population preffered to acquire in the Internet market in 2005 and 2010.
2.In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measure could be taken to prevent this?
The Chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attraction in Britain in the year 1999.
Some people think that it is better to accept an unpleasant situation, such as an unhappy job or financial problems, while others believe that people should try to improve it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponser a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts IT has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company In your letter
●describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
●summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
●say how you think the company should spend the money
Some people argue that the use of technology in classrooms enhances learning, while others believe it has more drawbacks than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is impossible to help all people around the world in need so governments should focus on people from their own country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people say believe its good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss boths views and give your own opinion
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Invite him to stay and suggest a date
-briefly describe the new house and garden
-say why you like your new house.
Some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
news editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. what factors do you think influence these decision? do we become used to bad news, and would it better if more good news was reported?
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is generally agreed that the amount of waste created by humans today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Individuals cannot alleviate the poverty that exists in the world; it is the responsibility of governments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It has been suggested that all citizens should stay in full-time education until the age of 21. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some People believe online reading material should only be used for a child to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that space programs should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people say that protecting the environment governments responsibility. Other believe that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.