Topic 2: The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
If students were given the choice between ‘not to study’ and ‘study most of the time’, they would choose ‘not to study’. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career,while others belive that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In you 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 detials of when you would be available for work
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip. Write to the travel agency. In your letter
•Say where / when you went on holiday
•Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
•Tell them what you would like them to do
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling goods that is located locally sourced.what are the seasons for this. Is a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
You and your friend recently went on a holiday together. You have a problem with your photos taken during the holiday. Write a letter to ask your friend for a particular photo and say
What is a problem with that photograph of yours
Which photo would you like from him/her
Why do you need this photo
In some places old valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Machines will one day in the future replace humans and collect some of their employments. Do the advantages of these machines outweigh the disadvantages.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students do not respect their teachers as much as they did in the past. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In the past, people wore traditional clothes, spoke languages and practiced activities as dictated by their regional culture. These days, the world’s cultures resemble one another quite closely. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will completely replace human workers in the near future. Others argue that AI will merely act as a tool to enhance human productivity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy food and drinks to encourage people to eat healthier. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?”
Eating too much sugar is harmful for our health. Some people think it is government responsibility to limit people's sugar consumption, while others think it is an individual's responsibility to limit the amount of suger they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below gives information about past and projected population figures in various countries for different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their abilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
write a letter to an english speaking friend in your letter .
explain why you changed job?
describe your new job?
tell him your other news
Some people it is good to share as much information as possible in sceintific research,business and academic world, others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion
We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion what are some important characteristics of a co-worker? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important?
Describe a famous person – e.g. a singer or athlete – that you admire. Give the reasons and examples for your answer and tell what they have achieved.
the graph below shows female unemployment rates in each country of the UK in 2013 and 2014 summerise the information by selecting an reporting features and mke comparisons where relevant
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
mention what problems you have encountered with parking
what you recommend to solve the problems
Write at least 150 words.
The table gives information about the number of international tourists arrivals in eight countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
6. International tourism has led to an huge increase in the number of visitors to many historical sites around the world. To what extent is this a positive or negative phenomenon?
Computers are used more and more in education. Is it an advantage or disadvantage. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Most people pay taxes to contribute to the development of their country, however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The breakthrough in medical sciences are by far the most significant advances in the world society over the last two centuries. Discuss this statement and give your opinion
Your office building dosen't have parking available.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
- Explain the problem
- Sugget a soultion
- Say why parking will benefit all employees
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athlete give up this idea because of the fear of failure and parental pressure. Do you think that parents should support support children who want a career in sport?
Some people believe that children's leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience. should Artinya apa
People say that it is a waste of time for highschool students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
There is a trend of increasing amount of noise in our life. Why could this be a problem? What can be done to reduce it? Give your own opinion support it with examples.
In many countries schools have severe problems with students behaivour. What do you think are the causes of it? What solutions can you suggest?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your latter
•Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
•Say how your work could be done while you are away
•Ask for his/her help in arranging it
Some people suggest that when we learn a language, we should also learn the cultures and lifestyles of this country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Do you think that parents should be punished if their five-year-old child commits a crime? From what age should children be held responsible for their own behaviours?
In the future people will read only online and no one will buy printed newspapers. to what extent do you agree od disagree?
In some countries, young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of presssure to work hard on their studies. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? a What solutions can you suggest?
Last week, you visited a local supermarket and you got satisfactory service. Write a letter to the supermarket manager to thank. In your letter:
- introduce yourself;
- say why you are satisfied;
- say thank you and write about your future visits.
The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travelers.The number indictes how many male of female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration.
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative empact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A glance at the four pie charts provided reveals a comparison of the population of the two countries, Yemen and Italy for the three various age groups in two different Periods, in 2000 and foresight for 2050. Overall, it is apparent from the information supplied that the remarkable change society related to 15-59-years-old during this years for both countries. In 2000, in Yemen, the old Population made up 3.6% of the total number of people in comparison with 24.1% in Italy. The 0-14 year group in Italy reached 14.3 %, which was almost 3 times higher than that of Yemen. Moreover, in Italy, the figure for 15-59 year-age was by far the most important in 2000, accounting for 61.6%, while Yemen's young population just reached 46.3 % at the same time. In 2050,the 0-14 age group in Yemen is forecasted to account for 37%, which is higher than that figure in Italy roughly 25%. While a tiny fraction of the old population is projected to record in Yemen, 42.3% of Italy's population is expected to be the elderly. The figure for Yemen and Italy's 15-59-year-old Population is predicted to occupy 57.3% and 46.2%, respectively.
The table details the international tourist arrivals in millions in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentages)
go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do
about it.
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers
to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work.
Write a letter to the head of the organisation.
In your letter
• express your interest
• ask for details of the work that needs to be done
• let them know when you are available.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the Information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
complain to the supermarket.
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
say who you are give details about the accident
suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Write at least 150 words.
The debate on cash versus credit card has been going on for some time. Credit is still a fairly new concept within the history of finance; so many people would rather stick with paper money. According to you, which is a better payment method, cash or credit? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.