Nowadays many of us prefer o throw damaged things away whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Why has this change happened? What are the effect of this change?
The diagram below shows how glass is recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should All stages happen in order. Yes, the process goes in a circle. Glass can be recycled many times. Paragraph This is a man-made process so we need to use mostly passive verb forms. The glass can be made into any shape. The glass is collected in a house or workplace. Conclusion The process ends with the new products in the supermarket.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter,
• describe the situation
• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take.
You should write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the average delay in flight departures (in minutes) at different airports in the USA for five different time periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some children spend a long time each day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Spending time in another country, not as a part of a holiday, is beneficial for one's personal development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and examples to support your answer.
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your schedule and situation
-Explain why you cannot continue the course
-Say what action you would like to take
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plant and animals. others say that there are more impotant environmental problems discuss both views and give your opinion
some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree?
You have been asked to Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
The UN recentky celebrated its 70th anniversary. What benefits has it brought during this time? Do you think the UN will last another 70 years?
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read any entertainment books because they think it is were of time. Do you agree or disagree?
People say that it is a waste of time for highschool students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, it is common practice for young people (13-17yrs) to get a part time job in the summer. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of teenage employment.
Human activity has had a negative effect on plants and animal all over the world. Some people think that it is too late to do something about it. Others think that there is still time to take effective action. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but most of the time fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? How can we create an ideal society?
The table shows data about the average length of time (in minutes) that people of different ages spend in a consultation with family doctors in a number of countries. Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the lack of certain types of plants and animals. A more important environmental issue that others say exists. Discuss both of these points of view and give your opinion.
The maps show the development of an area in Someland over a time span of 20 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some university students want learn about other subjects in additon to thier main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give time and addiiton to their fields. discuss both views and give your opinion
go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do
about it.
You have seen an advertisement in Australian magazines for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child write a letter.
•Explain why you would like this.
•Give detail of why you are a suitable person to employ.
•Say how would you spend your free time while you are in Australia.
You were invited to go out by your friend. Due to some reason you couldn’t go. Write a letter apologizing for this and suggest a new time and place to meet.
In your letter, you should:
apologize
explain reasons on why you can’t make it
suggest a new time and place to meet.
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
apologize for being late
explain the reason why you were late
suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages and disadvantages of using technology
In many countries parents worry about the amount of time children spend watching TV and using the internet. What do you think are the causes of this , what solutions can you suggest
In many countries there has been an increase in social problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this is true?
Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools aren’t necessary; instead, children should be learning a useful subject such as science and computer. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples
The bar charts show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others disagree. Discuss both views, and give you opinion.
The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan
these days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. explain why you this change has happened. what are the effects of this change in attitude?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people lives. Other think that adults life brings more happiest, in spite of great responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
People in many countries are spending more and more time away from their families. Why is this happening? How does this affect people and their families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
some people think that studying history is a waste of time whereas others think it is essential to learn history . discuss both views and give youropinion
These days, children have easy access to home computers, tablet computers and smarthphones, and many spend a large part of their free time using these devices. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people are spending more time in workplace and staying away from home for work. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages with your own experience.
You were invited by a friend to go on a holiday together, but you couldn’t attend.Write a letter to your friend.In your letter:
•apologize for not being able to join them on the holiday
•explain the reason why you couldn’t attend
•suggest another time or activity to meet and spend time together.
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
· State why you cannot go
· Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
· Suggest another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person.
Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
Thank him/her for the timely assistance
Describe how emergent the situation is
Think highly of his/her selfless behavior
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community services in their free time. This can benefit the community and the teenagers. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people suggest that children do not understand the world of work and schools should make all teenagers spend a short time working as well as studying academic subjects. To what extent do you agree?
Write at least 250 words.
Your English teacher has found a new penfriend. Write a letter to your penfriend and introduce yourself. Tell them what you do in your free time.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant : celebrate my father birthday
describe the problems: long time wait and food is cold
write about the action you want the manager to take : please refund the desert and communicate with staff for timing
In many countries, men and women are working full time. It is therefore logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Topic: Nowadays in many countries more and more people are spending their time away from their families. Why is this? What are the effects on themselves and on their families?