Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, while others think we can use as much water as we want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below gives information about the purpose of visits to five cities in the uk in 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news event. Do you think advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teacher, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion
Recently your employer offered some employees to do some work directly from home. Write a letter to your manager requesting the same arrangement. You should say
Why do you want to work from home?
Why would it be beneficial for the company and yourself?
Suggest a suitable arrangement for you to work from home.
Write a letter to your manager because you want to spend six months at the head office of your company in another country.
in the letter
explain why you want to do this
say hor your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
Interviews form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some poeple think that interviews is not a reliable mthod of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning to go skiing next winter and you would like to get a group of friends together to come with you.
Write a letter to a friend and invite them to come skiing. In the letter,
Invite your friend to come
Provide details of the holiday
Tell your friend what they will need bring with them on the holiday
You do NOT need to write any addresses
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goo
In the past when students did a university degree they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays they have morw opportunity to study abroad. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to know about a country. Other people feel that traveling is unnecessary because you can know anything about a country on the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
You are going to an English Speaking country for some months. Write a letter to the rental agency. In your letter.
1. the type of house you want
2. facilities you require
3. for how long you need the accomodation
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the acedemic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valueable to be shared freely Discuss both these view points and give your own opinion.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the word is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
The chart below shows the annual number of rentals and sales (in various formats) of film from a particular store between 2002 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You use the local swimming pool often, and during one of your visits, you have encountered a problem.
Write a letter to the manager.
In your letter
describe what the problem was
tell what the swimming pool staff have done about it
suggest your own solution to the problem.
Many people prefer to stay in the same type of work all their lives, while others prefer to change the type of work they do. Discuss both these preferences and give your own opinion.
Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in cities while others believe a bicycle is a better way to commute. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expenctancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. This line graph shows the percentage of women who were employed in four countries from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
The use of animals for experiments has increased drastically.some people believe that it is necessary to use animals for experiments while others are totally against it Discuss both views and give your opinion
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellón in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year. The pie chart shows the distribution of Australian water consumption for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists predict that all people will choose to talk the same global language in the future. Do you think that this a positive or negative developmen?
The two bar charts below show the propotion of 14 to 16-year old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country and the top 3 foreign languages . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
The rise of instant food has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern lifestyle. What are the advantages and disadvantages with this trend?
Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine aboyt the book that influenced you most. in you letter
describe what this book was about
explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
The chart below gives information about on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the year 1990 and 2010.
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people's skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effects they have in terms of health and society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think the government should pay for healthcare and education, but other people claim that it is the individual’s responsibility. Discuss both views.
People have different expectations for their jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, while others prefer to change job frequently. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The key to solving the environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their convenient lifestyle for the sake of future generations. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The line graph shows the percentages of Australian exports with four countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You applied to a job and were offered the position, but have decided not to accept the offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed. In your letter: explain the reason why you are declining the offer describe your reasons for staying with your current position express your gratitude.
Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of foods imported from countries all across the world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
The line graph below shows the consumption of 4 kinds of meat in a European country from 1079 to 2004. Summarise the information and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people feel the urban encivronments are more unhealthy than they have ever been What do you think are the main causes of the problem? What measures can be effective in tackling this problem ?
Towns and cities should be divided into zones so that all the schools are in one area, all the shopping malls are located together and all the industrial sites are situated close to each other. To what extent do you agree that urban areas should be split into distinct zones?
The graph below shows the reported number of cases of influenza in people over 60 in village in the UK between 1990 and 1999.
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open - there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Some believed that spending time with family and friends is the best while others believe that time should rather be spent on career improvement. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what type of neighbor is the best to have? •someone who is quiet •someone who we are similar to •someone who is supportive Use specific details and examples in your answer.
You have arranged to rent a new apartment, but will not be able to move in immediately due to some personal difficulties.
Write a letter to the apartment owner. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why you won't be able to move in right now
• say that you would like to move in at a later date
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.