Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most society. How does this quality affect each individual and is it a positive or negative trend?
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You are looking for a part-time job at a golf club.
Write a letter to the manager of the golf club.
In your letter, introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
tell him/her when you could start
**All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults.** **What are the reasons for this rise in obesity?** **How could it be tracked?**
ome people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is better to raise children in the countryside, while others think that cities offer more opportunities for a child’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the results of three surveys on absenteeism in a particular European country in the years of 2000, 2005 and 2010. The results show the reasons people gave for not going to work.
There is little control over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings, and people can build in whatever style they like. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to success in their career, while others argue that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the magazine Teaching S.A. Write a letter to apply for the job. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
describe your experience and qualifications
explain how they can contact you.
Write at least 150 words.
These days people pay more attention to famous film stars than to famous scientists. Why is this happening? Explain the trend giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some parents think that child care centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's corree and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Living in a country where you have to speak in a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Do you have difficulty writing a to what extent do you agree or disagree essay?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 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?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
-Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
-Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. 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
Do you think it is better to send criminals to jail or let them receive education or job training?
In most countries, Prison is the most common Solution when people commit a if Crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issue involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculam. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
This chart gives information about number of travellers using three airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Food/Drink/Tobacco Clothing/Footwear Leisure/Education Ireland 28.91% 6.43% 2.21% Italy 16.36% 9.00% 3.20% Spain 16.80% 6.51% 1.98% Sweden 15. 77% 5.40% 3.22% Turkey 32.14% 6.63% 4.35%
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table show where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
some people think that govements should spend money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important piorities . Dicuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that space travel is a waste of government money while others believe it is important for human. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The two charts show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in the years 2005 and 2015.
The chart below shows the result of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying drinking habits in five Australian cities
In many countries, traditional food are being replaced by international fast food. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
more and more people claim that modern work pattern are a source of stress.ehat do you think are the causes of this? can you suggest some possible solutions?
Many countries are experiencing population growth and need more homes.Some people think that new homes should be constructed in existing cities. Do you agree or disagree.
TOPIC: A love for tradition has never weakened a country, but it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril. Discuss the statement and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, while some think that it is good for business meetings and business training to be taken place online, others think it has cons. Discuss both views and given your opinion?
In many countries, the costs of living are rising. What are the effects on individuals and society? Suggest solutions to this problem.
The graphs below show the number of calls a company received at their Nigerian and Indian call centres in connection wit hthe various cae models they produce.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passangers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
some people believe studying abroad is important because it expands person's konwledge and undrestanding of the world. others feel that is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the student's own country . discuss both these views, and give your opinoin.
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree with this idea?
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transportation.
Nowadays, more and more people choose to do their shopping online instead of going to physical stores. Why is this so? What are the disadvantages of this trend?
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are alos necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion ?
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. I'm
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the adventages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadventages?
Some people believe that government should spend money on faster public transportation, while others think that there are other more important priorities such as heath care and the environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The pie charts below show the percentage of electricity production by fuel source in France in 1990 and 2010.
The graphs show the changes in the UK steel industry between 1970 and 2000. (million tonnes vs thousand). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Value changes in UK steel industry 1970-2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrates comparison in number of foreign visitors among 8 most popular countries during 2009 and 2010 and how it changed during one year.
some people believe that it is bes to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and imorove such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries ordinary citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their house. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The crime rate has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions to this problem
These days, in many countries fewer and fewer want to became teacher, particularly in secondary school. what are the reason for this, and how could the proble, be solved.