In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experienc
These days more father stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work . What could be reason for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
in the future all cars buses and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside these vechiles will be passengers. Do you think the advantage of diverless vechiles outweigh the disadvantages.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
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You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to organisers of the course. In the letter:
- Give some background information about yourself
- Explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course.
- enquire about the methods used on the course
- enquire about course fees and dates.
Economic growth is the best way of ending global poverty but it can also have a negative effect on the environment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you can not continue the course.
Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter,
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to tak
If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
The maps show the layout of school in 1985 and at the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend overweigh the disadvantages?
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
Although family is a great influence in any child's life, it is influence from outside the home that plays a bigger role in his or her development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
public libraries provide a large collection of books to read. Some people argue that they should also provide other hi-tech facilities like computer,internet,CDs,DVDs. do u agree or disagree with the statement?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of a car factory's total sale in four continents (Asia, Europe, South America and Asia) annually during the five-year period from 2006 to 2010.
The bar chart shows informationa bout salt intake in the US in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainf eatures, and make comparisons where relevant
While you were studying in the UK, you made friends with John Blaire who was one of your
course tutors. He is coming to your country an international conference. You want to invite him to stay at your place and spend some time together.
Write a letter to him. In your letter,
• Ask him about the conference
• Invite him to stay at your place
• Suggest some things you can do together
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pulpils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a school uniform?
In some countries, young people are not only richer, but also Sephora and healthier than even before however, they are less happy. What do you think are the causes of this? What solution do you suggest?
The charts below provide information about the locations and types of dance classes that young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him which team won describe the conditions on the day say how you felt about the match
you have seen an adverisement in the local newspaper about helping to improve the enviroment. Write a letter to the editor and explain
why you are intereted in it
how you can help
when your are available
it is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives.do you thinkthe advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the result of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying drinking habits in five Australian cities
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
with growing number of populations in cities, many people are living in small homes that don't have outdoor spaces. is this a positive or negative developments?
somepeople said that it is duty of government of developing countries to provide their citizens basic amenities such as education and health. give your opinion.
The plans below show the layout of a university sport’s centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Your neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your flat.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
The graph shows data about the annual earning of three bakeries in London, 2000-2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Disscuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person´s culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both the views and give your opion.
Nowadays many ecosystems in the world are experiencing problems because large predators are going extinct. Why is this a bad thing? What solution can governments implement to solve this problem?
Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit students at the school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
"Art is considered an essential part of all cultures througout 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 encourage more people to take interests in the arts?"
In many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
n many countries, students leave high school without learning how to manage their money. Why is that the case? What could be done to tackle the issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
you have been offered a job overseas that you applied for. Write a letter to your friend who is already knows about that job as well.
.Tell what kind of job it is
.explain why you applied for this job
.ask your friend about the country
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in major cities in Viet Nam. What are the reasons for this? Suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Computer and A.I.technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enchance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative or negative development?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write a letter expressing your interest in a job in a different country.
Write to a job recruiter. Your letter should include:
•Why you want to work abroad
•What type of job you want to have
•Questions about working abroad
A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it while you are away. You want to give your friend some information about the flat.
Write a letter to this freind. In your letter:
· Give information about the flat
· Provide any important instructions
· Say what he/she should do if there are any problems
Fewer citizens go to their local museums and galleries than ever before. What are the causes of this? What can be done about this? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
n modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and accommodate via the internet without face to face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Environment pollution has become one of the most series in todays word . What are the causes of environmental pollution? What measures can be taken to tackle this issue?