The graph below shows relative price changes for fresh fruits and vegetables, sugars and sweets, and carbonated drinks between 1978 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it used to earn tourist revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The diagram shows how to make jam from the fruit. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by government. others believe those who financed the of a building should be free to design it as they fit. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The road near your house is completely unsuitable for traffic.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself;
• Explain what the problem is;
• Tell what would you like to be done.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
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
Some people believe that all the children in school are required to learn at least one foreign language. However, others say that those who are not talented do not have to learn. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter,
inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
describe your suitcase and what happened to it
explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for goverments to make is a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recyle more of their waste?
In order to become a successful sportsperson, some people argue that you need to have access to the latest technology and the most up-to-date equipment. Other people believe that these things are not necessary for sporting success. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that modern cities should focus on constructing new buildings, rather than preserving historic ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at institution or organisation as part of their program. what are the advantages and disadvantages of the type of course requirement? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
Some companies and orginizations require their employees to wear a uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
In many countries, people now wear western-stlyle dress such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clotithing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries today, there is an attitude that ‘anyone can do it’ in the arts- music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis 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 article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
•Give your reason for writing
•Tell about your education
• Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role in the military and police force. Others, however, think that women are not suitable for this kind of work. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transport instead of building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. Because of that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. Do you agree or disagree?
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 yourown opinion.
The charts below give information about workplace injuruies in one country in 2018.
the graph below shows the number of enquiries by the tourist information office in one city ove six-month period in 2011.
Government funding for university should only be provided for the best student as scholarships and all other funding for universities should come from tuition fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
what was the information required
how was the wrong information provided?
what problem did you have because of this?
Many first year university students discover that their chosen subjects do not suit them.Why does this happen? What can be done to ensure that students choose a suitable subject?
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or arre out of season. Some people say this is good but others believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries people now wear western clothes such as jeans and suits rather than traditional clothing. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town center's in your country all look similar to each other . You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter 1.Say which point in the article you agree with 2.Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town center’s . 3. Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event
• suggest a suitable venue
• make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sport facilities. Other, however, say that this would have limit effect on public health and that other measure are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
What distinguishes young people from their parents' or grandparents' generation is a lack of physical exercise. Today's generation are spending far too long playing computer games, chatting aimlessly on social networking sites or simply watching TV, and too little time being active. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for them is countryside. Some people believe that it is more imporant to protect the country side and not build new homes thare. what is your opinion?
2.You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
o Say how you found out about the plans
o Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face
o Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
In your apartment building there is an entrance hall which you share with your neighbours. Recently there have been some problems with this shared area. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
introduce yourself and describe the problem or problems
suggest what could be done to improve the situation
suggest a meeting to talk about it
Some people believe government should spend money on building railway tracks to reduce traffic congestions others think building more wider roads are the better way to reduce the traffic congestion. Discuss both views.
You bought a set of speakers from a store recently and discovered that they were not working properly.
Write a letter to the store. In your letter,
describe the problem with the speakers
describe what happened when you returned them to the store
explain what action you require
Some people believe that all mothers and fathers should be required to take a course that prepares them to be good parents. Do you agree or disagree?
You have heard about a plan to build new apartments in a public park near your home. You want to give your opinion about this.
Write a letter to the local council .
In your letter:
➢ Explain how you and your family use the park
➢ explain why the park is important for the local society
➢ Describe the possible effects on local people if the park is destroyed?
You are librarion at the library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
-welcome them and intradoduce the library
-provide information about membership
-write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library.
It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this argument?
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think old buildings should be kept because they reflect the unique culture of a society while modern buildings look alike. Other say that today there should be more modern buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the government should spend money on building more public parks and sports facilities, while others believe that it is better to invest in public transportation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to diclosure the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advatages outweigh disadvantages?
In some countries, Students are required to learn a foreign language. But, in other countries, people believe that they do not have to do so. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People have different views on how to reduce traffic congestion. Some think that governments should build more train and subway lines, while others think that building more roads and widening existing roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You 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 the 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 guided tour of your twon to the writer of the articleI have recently