Some people say that a large amount of money and time is spent on the protection of wild animals, when it would be better spent on human population. To what extent do you agree with it?
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
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 summe
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More governments money should be spent to free time activity of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the table shows the average time and money spent at different types of restaurants
In today’s time the internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinions.
More and more people enjoy their free time activities which are dangerous (such as mountain-climbing, bungee jumping) What is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that studying literature is important for individual character building while others think it is a waste of time.Discuss both views and your opinion.
Some people are happy to spend the whole of their life living in the same area. However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their lifetime. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore school should not waste valuable time having sports as part of curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year. (re)
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outwaigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that parents should limit the time their children spend watching TV and playing computer games and encourage them to read books instead. Do you agree or disagree?
People pend more and more of their time at home presently. What are the causes and effects of this development on people and society.
School are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students to find a job. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time or leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disavantages?
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
you should write at least 150 words you should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In many countries, more and more women have full-time jobs as men. There is a logic that they should share the housework equally with men. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In today's time the internet is making it easy to stdy online from home. some perfer online courses to study they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education discuss both views and share your perion.
having more money and Leicester time is better than earning less money and having more free time. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
The continued rise in the world´s population is the greatest problem faced by the humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity
: For many , shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others . People , however, in the past mostly visited shopping malls when necessary . To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
Today, people have become accustomed to living in “throwaway” society which means that they use things for a short time and then throw away. What are the causes of this? What problems may this lead to?
Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both side of views and give your opinion.
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends. Whereas now may suffer loneless and health problems. What are the cause and what are some solution
Your community association wants to build a swimming pool so that inhabitants can enjoy their leisure time. They are considering two possible options whether to build an indoor pool which is more expensive but can be enjoyed year around or to build an outdoor pool. The association wants your opinion. Which choice do you prefer? Explain why you prefer that choice. Also explain the problems with the other choice. Option1: Build an indoor pool. Option2: Build an outdoor pool.
Some people believe that what children watch on television influences their behaviour. Others say that amount of time spent watching TV influences their behaviour. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. what is do you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that you can never become fluent in a languange unless you have spent time living or working in that country. To what extent do you agree? #people #languange #time
You are looking for a part-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
some people think that schools should focus on academic subjects like algebra, history, and physics, but others think that schools should spent time focusing on practical skills like time management and banking. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Training Writing Task 1
Your loval hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work for helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your lettr:
- Explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
- say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give detais of when you would be availble for this work
Write at least 150 words
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.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliance and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019 The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliance and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
•explain why the occasion is special
• ask for her assistance
• set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There are more new towns being built nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies for young people in some countries. It is undeniable that having a little bit of leisure time has become an essential part of our life.
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
‘Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many students have to study ssubjects which they donot like. Some people think this is complete waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people belive that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any 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 museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
•explain why the occasion is special
•ask for her assistance
• set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
These days, people in some countries are living in a “throw-away” society, which means people use things for a short time and the throw away. What are the causes and the consequences?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to suprise birthday party for him.
Write a letter to chris’s parents. In your lattter
- Say why you think chris will enjoy the surprise party
- Explain why you won’t be able to attent the party
- Give details of a plan to see Chris at different time.
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do
some people believe that electronic games are improving the skills of young people. Others think that it is a complete waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Companies that have a long average working time are more economically successful than those companies that do not have a long working time. Do you agree or disagree?