You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilites for shoppers could be improved.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:say in general what you like about shopping in your area
, say what is wrong with the facilities,
suggest how they can be improved
Write a letter to a local authority by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
-Mention about the current sports facilities available
- What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced?
- How would the new sports facilities be a help for the people in your age group?
The chart below shows information about metro in 6 different cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at list 150 words.
The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Enviromental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
Q- Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Qualities a person needs to be successful can’t be learnt in university or in similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charge below shows the results of a survey but people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and Reporting the main features and make comparisons were relevant.
In some cultures, marriage and having children is viewed as the main purpose in a person’s life. In other societies, having a good career and income is what is seen as success. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some pepole say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and becom disciplined. Others argue that teenagers should not sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work . Discusee both views and give your opinion.
Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities. What problems people experience in big cities? Should government encourage people ti move to smaller towns?
In many countries around the world, rural peoples are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer game, however it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently visited a local sports club and found some issues with the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter:
- Explain why you visited the club
- Describe the issues you found
- Suggest improvements
Due to the development and rapid expansion of super markets in some countries , many small local business are unable to compete . some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. to what extent do you agree and disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of the day working adults spent doing different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008 (Steve no copyright)
many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is immense pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write about the following topic:
“Do you think extra-curricular activities are important in a student’s life?”
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some disasters or calamities bring some opportunities in disguise. Some people think there is always a silver lining to a problem, while others think that disasters are always damaging. Do you agree or disagree? Put across your opinion with relevant supporting points or examples.
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed quickly. To what extent do you think societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationship with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism?
Some people think that old people need to live in special communities, but others believe they should live with their family and adult children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only goverment action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparison where relevant
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answers and provide relevant examples and experiences you might have
Topic: Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enroll in work based training instead of attending universities. Do the disadvantages of this situation outweigh the advantages?
The chart below shows the result of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habit in five Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reposting the min features, and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep course? What can be done about lack of sleep?
Some people say that humanitarian subjects such as philosophy, history and literature that people study in universities have no value for their future career. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Include the following:
– when you want to arrive and leave
– explain the type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
– ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
The table provides information about how people in five counties spending money on various items during 2002
In some countries, governments encourage business to move outside of the cities to solve the problems of housing and transport in the cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this policy.
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram demonstrates monthly sales of vacuum cleaners by brand name in five prominent cities of Canada, in thousands of units. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the advantages of living away from family outweigh its disadvantages for students?
More people say that devoting one’s time to family activities is more important than spending time working. Others believe that dedicating one’s time to work is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The top priority of bussinesses is making money, and they do not need to have social resonsibilities. To what extend do you argee or disargee?
Population are growing in cities rapidly. What are the effects of it. What solution can you give to maintain a good quality of life in urban cities.
Human activities have negative effect on plants and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that living ịn big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is growing evidence that man-made activities are making global temperatures higher. What might be the man-made causes of temperatures rising? How should we deal with this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railways line for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Should cities preserve historic buildings or replace them with modern structures? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
• Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the musuem
• Describe some skill and qualities you have the would be useful
• Give details of when you would be available for work
In some cities, people prefer riding bicycles rather than drive cars. In some other cities, people choose to drive cars rather than ride bicycles. What are the reasons for their preferences? Which one do you think is a better development?
Some think that the best way to stay fit is to join gym. while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor public spaces such as park. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require to succeed at their future. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion, what are some of the skills that employers look for in new employees?