The parents of your Australlan friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for himlher.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
• say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
•give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Children from 7-11now spend more time watching television and playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
People nowadays are used to “throw away” items which means that they use them a in short time and throw it away. What do you think is the cause and the problems it may lead to?
Some people think children's spending time on TV, video and PC games is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, full-time university students tend to focus on their studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that watching television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay justifying your choice.
Full-time university students spend most of their time in class or working on assignments. However, some people think that it is important for students to get involved in non-academic activities on campus as well (for example, to join a sports team or take part in drama). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International marketing is sometimes seen as invasive and an intrusion into the country in question. Others argue that it is a necessary and economical form of education in addition to spreading ideas, language and culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Type up your answer and try to write it in 40 minutes to reflect true exam conditions. This way I can get a real idea regarding your level and what action we should take.
Some people believe that schoolchildren should do their classwork individually. Other people believe that sometimes class work should be done in small groups. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times, and they think it is a waste of time to read any entertainments books.What is your opinion about this?
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 employers to have?. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlege or experience.
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 (2 weeks)
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away. (2 other software dev are in context, i am available for emails or calls if needed)
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You have seen an advertisement in an Australia magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
-explain why you would like the job
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain what sort of job you would like
• say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages”. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company.
In ``times, many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negatives effects on society?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign count
Some people believe that subjects such as art, music, drama and creative writing have a bright future. Therefore, schools should spend more time teaching these subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this? Are there more negative or positive sides to this trend?
Some companies have uniforms for their staffs which must be worn at all times. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computer - playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours on computers throughout their education and their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those time than they are now. What problems will this cause ? What can be done to solve these problems ?
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full time or part time Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinons as thet. Other people believe it's good to have frineds who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinon.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework and households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Vandalism is a problem that has affected society for a long time. Does it continue now ? Give your opinion
The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Human activities have led negative effects on plant and animals all over the world. Some people think it is too late to do something about it. Others think there is still some time to take actions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduces the ammount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time. summarize information
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You work for a small company. Your manager has asked you to organise a party for your colleagues at a local restaurant.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give details about the date, time and the number of people attending
ask about the menu, the cost and how to make the booking
You have been a living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour moved in who has loud parties several times a week.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Explain the situation
Describe why it bothers you
Suggest a solution
The bar chart shows the number of times per week (in 1000s), over five weeks, that three computer packages were downloaded from the internet. •Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some peolpe say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of paticular species of plants and animals. others say thar that are more important environmental problems. discuss both views? and give your own ipnion?
The Internet dominates free-time for too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others. Do you agree or disagree?
Some teenagers spend more time reading books, while others prefer to read online newspapers. The former group is likely to develop creative imaginations and have a much better grasp of language skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Some universty students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to your friend who is moving to your hometown. In your letter: Describe your hometown Recommend a place to live Suggest things your friend can do in their free time
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others belleve it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people in wealthy countries often take a 'gap year' between high school and university in order to spend time travelling abroad. This is an excellent way for teenagers to prepare for their future lives. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
People who read for pleasure in their free time have a better imagination than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some 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 inportant? discuss both view and give ur own opinion
you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six month and look after their six-yeras-old child.
write a letter to the parents.In your letter
explan why you would like the job
give ditails of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Astralia
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patient
Hobbies are given a lot of importance nowadays and are generally perceived as stress busters. still many people believe that they divert us from our important routine and waste our precious time. Give your opinion.
More and more fathers are taking break from their careers so that they can stay at home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both parents work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully, whereas others think that it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend you can’t come
•Explain why you are unable to attend
•Arrange another time to meet
The charts below show the percentage of male and female students of different age group who studied in Australia for full- time and part-time education in 2006.