The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourists Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opini
You would like to stay at a friend’s house for a short time as you are visiting his/her city and don’t want to stay in a hotel. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Request to stay at your friend’s house
• Explain why you would like to stay
• offer your friend some kind of remuneration for letting you stay.
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● ask the family some questions
to get information that is
important to you
● tell the family about your
arrival date and time
Many species of animals all around the world are on the verge of extinction. Some say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say that we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promption and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. what problems does this cause? what could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on 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 she will not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea Suggest the typy of job that would be suitable.
Technology is being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your opinion.
The pie graphs show greenhouse gas emissions worldwide in 2002 and the forecast for 2030. The column chart shows carbon dioxide emissions around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
It is widely believed that transportation is the main source of pollution. While some believe governments should address this, others believe this is the responsibility of individuals discuss both sides.
QUESTIONS FOR Some people said that handwriting brings benefits to learners, but others said that typing is more advantageous. What do you think about it? Use your own experience and knowledge to explain about your opinions.
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night unless they are with an adult. What is your opinion about this
Many people choose natural healing methods, such as acupuncture and massage therapy to recover from illness. Others prefer to use pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by their doctor for their alignments. Discuss both views and give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below gives information on the average cost of a monthly plan from four different mobile phone providers in a European country, between January and September 2012, measured in euros.
Some people believe that longer prison sentences are the best way to decrease crime while others believe that there are alternatives ways to decrease crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at presuading us to buy things. other peolpe think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart below shows the number of tourists in three nations who travel to Australia in 2005 and 2015. The graph below shows the number of tourists who use two types for holiday.
Some people think it’s better to choose friend s who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from seven major countries of origin in 1997 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend of your 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 to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your firend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
With the increace of job opportunities ,it has become increasingly common for individuals to migrate cities and urban regions from countriside dramatically,which can reduce countriside populations , paricularly in rural areas.While there are clear disadvantages to this trend ,I believe that its benefits carry greater weight.
The pie charts below show the global emissions in 1990 and 2011 in different parts of the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
(an essay) Nowadays, many people spend their free time watching movies. Why do they do that? Is it a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
Some people think that children should receive formal training at schools on how to be a good parents in future. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
The chart shows expenditures for five categories in three countries. Summarise the information and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In the future it may be necessary for us to live on other planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to research other planets, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their own businesses. Some people think that keeping the business within the family is the best approach while others believe this could lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently ordered something online. When the delivery came it was not complete. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: - Explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery - Explain the importance of this delivery - Ask for a replacement item to be sent
some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your oown opinion.
The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Hapinness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knoeledge or experience.
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
You recently attended a conference and met several interesting people. Write a letter to a friend about the conference. In your letter, you should:
Describe the purpose of the conference.
Mention the people you met and what you found interesting about them.
Explain how the conference might help you in your career.
Some people believe that children should be brought up in cities. Others believe that the countryside offers a better environment for children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to the development of intelligent technology, computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people say this development will have a positive impact on humans. Others have a negative view on this issue. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encouragmore people to take an interest in the artiststs?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, inspite of great responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?
In many countries large amounts of foods are wasted. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Some people believe that teenagers should focus on all school subjects while others think that they should concentrate on the subjects where they do the best or find the most interesting. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to advances in technology, working from home has become more popular. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home and give your own opinion about it.
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 advantages of the driverless car outweigh the disadvantages?
In many parts of the world, families were larger in the past because people had more children. Do you think there were more advantages or disadvantages to being part of a large family in the past? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years in the world that many cities now are "one big traffic jam". Do you think that this statement is true? What measure can government take to address this problem?
Some people get into debt by buying things they son't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England, who were able to speak languages other than English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
It is very common for people to change both their habits and their opinions as they get older. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Why don’t people take environmental issues seriously in spite of being given many warning by scientists? Why don’t people save energy in their daily life? Discuss the possible causes of these phenomena and give possible solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ASSGNMENT
There have been some problems with the bus servicing, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company, in your letter:
1. Describe what the problems are
2. Explain how these problems are affecting you
3. Suggest what you would like the company to do