Some people think that professional sports players earn too much salary, especially when they do not seem to help people and societies the way people of other occupations such as doctors, teachers, and soldiers do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
the graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a europian country in 1987 and 2007/
Some people think reading stories in books is better than playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as anunsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that a country’s success is measured by its economic growth, while others believe that there are more important factors. Do you agree or disagree?
ou have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Giving lectures in auditoriums to a large number of students in an old way of teaching with the technology available today there is no justification for it and everything would be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
It's more important for school children to learn about their local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree？ Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
Some people believe that reading stories from a book ls better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do You agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can peoplw research this?
The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a
party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about
studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same
day so you cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you
cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give
your talk.
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Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosphy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximize the chances of employment. To what extent do you agre or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
Doctors, nurses and teacher make a great contribution to society and should be payed more than entertainment and sport celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?
‘These days, people succeed in their chosen profession because they are good communicators and not just experts in a particular field.’ Discuss the reasons why this is the case. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter:
•explain your interest in the course
•describe your problems
•find out if a refund is possible
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
There are three main things to consider before writing your essay:
1. Tone (formal or informal)
Sometimes students are friendly with their tutors, but I think it would be better to write a formal letter. Start with your tutor’s surname (e.g. Dear Mr. Smith,) and end with “Yours sincerely,”. Avoid contractions (write “I am” instead of “I’m”), and avoid using informal idioms or expressions. Be polite rather than friendly.
2. Purpose
The main purpose of this letter is to inform your tutor that you are leaving the course. Make this clear straight away (e.g. I am writing to inform you that...). Then cover the three points, writing a short paragraph for each.
3. Ideas
I recommend spending a few minutes planning ideas for each of the task points before you start writing. You need to decide what the evening course is about, what your full-time job is, a reason why you are too busy with work to continue with the course, and whether you want to leave completely or perhaps continue at a later date.
Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to the University. While others think that it depends on other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that to be successful in sports, physical strength is the most important factor. Others, however, think that it is more important to be mentally strong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The pie charts illustrate the major factors that why people imigrate to and from the UK in 2007.
The bar chart below shows the sector contributions to India`s gross domestic product from 1960 to 2000.
Historical monuments and museums are visited only by the tourists, locals do not visit them. Why is this is happening? What are the solutions to prevent this?
The charts show the percentage of people working in different sectors in Town A in two years, 1960 and 2010
Some governments today seek to monitor the general public’s electronic communications (in the form of phone calls, texts, and emails) saying that this reduces crimes. Many people oppose this, however, saying that it erodes individual freedoms. Discuss the aspects of this debate and give your conclusion to the discussion.
the pie chart below shows the online shopping sales for the retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 ans 2013.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparisons where relavent.
The bar chart below shows the average number of visitors who went to six types of atrractions in Canberra, on a weekday on the weekend, in 2019
The media pays too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers, or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntery work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the volunteer work in your letter
- explain why you want to do voluntary 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 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
The two pie charts shows how many shopping sales sectors for retailing in Canada 2005 and 2012,compared to each year.
Due to poorer countries experiecing a 'brain drain' they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with these situations?
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
•describe a news story in your country
•explain why people are interested in it
•say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of teen deaths. To prevent such road accidents, the government should ban people under 24 to drive motorcycles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
News editors decide what to broadcast on televison and what to print in newspapers .What factors do you think influence these decisions ?For example ,do we become used to bad news ?Would it be better if the more good news was reported ?
Many countries invest money to prepare competitors to join top competitions, like the Olympics or the World Cup, while others feel that this is a waste of tax-payer money. Discuss both sides and state your opinion
In many places, people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the building they live in. What are the reasons for this?
Some people believed that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they shouuld be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both viewes and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the proportions of workers in three different sectors in south korea between 1981 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they cannot represent the full story. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below shows the percentage of households, grouped by poverty, on the basis of access to refrigerator, electricity and water in Ghana for the year 1991/1992 to 1998/1999. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motor bike. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras) in many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outwiegh the disadvantages?
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
say which part-time course you booked
explain why you need to cancel your booking
ask about booking a different course
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam..........,
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reseach this?
a magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called the book that influenced me the most"
write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most.
Companies are responsible only for making money for their investors. Therefore, they should not be held accountable for the environmental and social costs of their business activity to society as a whole. Businesses should do no more than concentrate on making profit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart shows what visitors like most in Edinburgh city.
The table below shows the percentage of water used in different sectors, such as for domestic use, agriculture and industry in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should write at least 150 words.