You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say how you feel about the engagement
• explain why you cannot go
• tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. The line chart below illustrates the proportion of the public in each age group who visit the cinema at least once per 30 days in on particular nation during the period from 1978 and 2008. Overall, although the four different age groups showed various contrasting trends in cinema visits over the period, the 14–24 age group had the highest level among the others, with only minor fluctuations, whereas the 25-34 age experienced a significant growth. In 1978, the proportion of people between 14 and 24 began at about 40% and showed a minor drop until 1988, then witnessed a sharp increase, reaching 51%
Some 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 these views and give your own opinion. K
Every country has poor people and every country has different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for world poverty? How can the poor be helped? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend 20 minuts on this task
A friend you made while you where studying aboard has witten to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend, in your letter
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ............,
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the numer of new shops that opened in one coutry between 2011 and 2018.
In some countries a few people earn extremly high salaries. Some people think that this is good for country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your oppinion.
Whether immigrants should adopt the local culture has emerged as one of the most debated topics in recent decades. Some people believe they should change to keep up with a new country, while others believe keeping their own unique characteristics is the best way. In this essay, I will discuss both views and support the latter one.
People from cities go to university more often than those who live in the country. Some people think that the government should make it easier to enter universities for people who live outside of cities and towns by setting lower entry requirements and tuition fees. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and
you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
● Say why you would like to go on the trip
● Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
● Ask other questions about the trip
More and more people are going to study at universities in their own country or abroad. what are the advantages and disadvantages of studying at a university in your own country?
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign languages can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that if a country is already rich, any addition in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Olhers say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe tha people today have no interest in maintaining country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people thag we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest resources in its young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some countries encourage foreign companies to open in their country. many people think that government should focus on encouraging local businesses rather than foreign businesses. To what extent do you agree?
People who travel to another country to live, work or study for a period of time often suffer badly from homesickness. Why this problem occurs? What are the best ways to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many professionals such as doctors and teachers are migrating to a developed country from their own poorer countries. What are the problems caused due to their migration and what can be done to resolve this issue.
you want to study in another country in some university. you need an accommodation to stay. your friend is studying in the same university. write a letter to your friend . in your letter:
give the details about your study plans.
what type of accommodation are you looking for.
suggest how our friend can search a place for you.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some feel that it is impossible for a country to be economically progressive and environmentally friendly at the same time.Others disagree with this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, teenagers are courage to do part-time jobs. What is the situation like in your country? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part-time jobs?
Nowadays, an increasing number of children are using the internet at a very young age and often without adult supervision. This situation may expose them to various dangers online. What challenges do parents encounter when trying to manage their children’s internet usage? What solutions can be implemented to address this issue?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
•tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• explain how to apply for the job
Topic 6: Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantage and disadvantage of giving children this message.
In many places , new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Dome people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this ?
The graph below shows the population of a particular country by age group starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040.
Laminsome feels that individuals should try assimilate compeletly to the country where they live while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give you opinion.
You will go to foreign country for one year and write a letter to agency to find an accommodation for you.
Why are you going to that country
What do you want for your accommodation
When will you arrive
the graph shows the percentage of travel by four different types of transport in one country between 1985 and 20015.
In the past,when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opprtunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas,knowledge and expeience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
Many people these days move to other countries to live. Some people feel these people should try to assimilate completely to the country where they have moved to, while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are going to study at a college in another country. You need to find a place you will live. Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival date, describe the kind of accommodation you need and say what you like the accommodation officer to do
Studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way to learn the language.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying altrnative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Future plans to design prisons for learning and working, with bigger cells containing computers that will enable study and communication, have been criticized for trying to turn prisons into "holiday campus" and "wasting taxpayers' money". To what extent do you agree or disagree with these views?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claim that town centres 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 the newspaper. In your letter
Say which point in the articles you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres.
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Essay topics: Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion , is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local language and so, how?
The chart shows local government expenses in a country in 2010 and 201t
In many place , new homes are needed, but the only space available for building themis in the country side . some people believe it is more important to protect the country side and not build new home there. what is your opinion about this?
The line graph shows the percentage of spending in a European country from 1960 to 2000.
The graph shows the number of foreign tourists visiting country X in 2019 and 2020.
in the future, more people will chose to go on holiday in their home country and not travel abroad on holiday. do you agree or disagree?
Your English speaking friend has asked you for your help with the college project he she is doing our celebrating new year in different countries write a letter to your friend in your letter say how important new year celebration using your country describe how new year celebration in your country explain what you like about your celebration in your country
You have just read an article in our 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 the newspaper. In your letter
See which point in the article you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
Offer to give a guy to her of your town to the writer of the article.