Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals .some people think that this cannot be changed while other believe actions can be taken to bring about a change .discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries, employees are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the needs of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have?
You were doing a short course at another country. All of a sudden, you had to leave the course and fly back to your home country. Write a letter to your teacher, and in your letter
– express your gratitude
– explain why you had to leave
– explain what part of the course you enjoyed the most
Some people think that it is better for kids to learn with online educational materials, while others believe kids should learn with hard copy/printed educational materials. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
“In the circumstances of the present-day world, more and more people believe that celebrating Women’s Days is counterproductive, as the special treatment females receive on such occasions only highlights gender inequality.”
In about 300 words, state your opinion about this statement.
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believethere are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The flow chart shows 'trampling', the negative effect of tourists walking in the countryside for the environment.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some feel that individuals should try to assimilate completely into the country where they live while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In some countries, children under 16 years old are not allowed by law to leave school and get full-time work. Is this a good or bad thing? Discuss your opinion.
Information technology enables peeople to do their work outside thier workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that hard work and determination are the main requirements to become successful in life, while others say there are other factors lead to success. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.
Some people belive that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn't be a limitation on age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both the views, give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas.Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Environmental problems are becoming a global issue. Some people believe that individuals are responsible for solving environmental problems, while others think that it is the responsibility of governments and international organizations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, tell about these things. In your email:
•Say what these things are
• Say why they are interesting/enjoyable
• Suggest what you can do together
You left a jacket behind at a restaurant you went to recently. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In the letter
•describe the jacket
•explain when you visited the restaurant and where you were sitting
•say want you want the manager to do.
In developing countries, rural children have less access to education.some people say that this problem is solved by providing teachers and schools. Other think that computer and internet should be provided. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people who are been in person become good citizens later, and it is of often agreed that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangerous of committing a crime. Extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there is a trend that media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think that it is harmful to individual and societies. To what extent do you agree ?
Some businesses find that when new employees join them after finishing their education, they lack basic interpersonal skills such as the ability to work with their colleagues as part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Some think in today's modern world people depend on each other more. Others think the modern world is creating more independence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to poorer countries experiencing a brain drain they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers leaving to work in more developing countries. What problem does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this solution?
The table below shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. (Duc Trung)
Some peope believe that longer prison sentences are the best way to decrease crime while others believe that there are alternative ways to decrease crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Transporting large amount of food to richer countries from developing world is having an impact on air pollution and climate change. Some people say such imports should therefore be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Many people claim that all zoos should be closed, while others claim that zoos have a positive impact. Discuss both views and gove your opinion.
Governments give a lot of support to artist, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Very few schoolchildren learn about the value of money and how to look after it, yet this is a critical life skill that should be taught as part of the school curriculum. Do you agree or disagree?
Even though globalization affects the world economy in a very positive way, it's negative side should not be forgotten discuss both view and give your opinion
Nowadays, there are more celebrities who are famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements. This is a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for
The graphs show crimes that took place in the city of Greenvale and arrests from 2010 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and report the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your local council is closing the children’s playground in your locality as not many children visit the park. Write a letter to the council requesting not to close it. Include the following in your letter:
– How important is the playground for children?
– Why don’t children go to the playground?
– What can be done to bring children back to the park?
Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly common for people to do their work from home rather than going into their place of work. What reasons are there for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
You have been experiencing problem with the local transport. Write a letter to the manager of the public transportation service and say: -How have you used the local public transport? -What problems have you experience? -Suggest how they can improve the service
The bar chart below shows the percentage ot Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to the increasing world demands for oil and gas energy, people need to look for new resources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages of locating these sources outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to your professor outlining why you are not satisfied with their course.
In your letter:
write the reasons why you are not satisfied with the course
request to change your course
indicate what course you want to take instead
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some cites have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buildings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right an dwrong at an eraly age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the town council. In your letter, do the following:
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people' salaries to pay for public services such as roads and schools. Other thinks high taxes are bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work. Write a letter to the head of the organization. In your letter
– express your interest
– ask for details of the work that needs to be done
– let them know when you are available.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor public spaces such as squared and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog.
Include in your letter:
· Your reason for writing
· What you would like to happen
· A nice, respectful style
Advertising is influencing people more and more. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Give your opinion and examples.
Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it can have negative effects on the children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these opinions?