More and more people are leaving the country side and moving to cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
Doctors, nurses and teacher make a great contribution to society and should be payed more than entertainment and sport celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your friend from a different country. Invite him/her to a party at your home and include the following:
what the party is about
give directions on how to get to your place
suggest how to accommodate him/her
Start with Dear
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
The tables below provide information about the consumption and productionof potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006.
You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable.
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter:
give details about the order you made
explain what was wrong with the item
tell the company what you want them to do about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What are the reasons for this? What in your opinion can be done about it?
More and more countries have a problem with plastic waste, polluting the countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause? How can these problems be solved?
Some people believe that team sports prepare children for their future careers while others do not agree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Family is an integral part of life, since it is hard to get by without their love and support. I disagree with the given statement as I believe that the extended family is now more important than before. This is because extended family can be most trusted with children when parents are working, and als
The government must ensure that citizens have a healthy diet, while others think this is an individuals' duty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Children from 7-11now spend more time watching television and playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
Many people think that home cooked food is healthy. But many people still prefer to eating out why is it so? Provide specific reasons and example with your opinion.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and seperate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages
The children now tend to ignore their social responsibility compared to the past children. Some people think of this as a positive change, however, others think of it as a negative thing. What do you think about this change?
the rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communiaction outweigh the disadvantages
These days it is neither possible nor desirable for most people to stay in the same job throughout their working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came form and the charts show how it was distributed.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
The chart below shows information about the favorite subjects of 60 students from two schools, school A and school B
The graph below gives information about thr percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
Some museum charge entry fees while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging an entry fee outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Many peoplebelieve thay a university education is necessary for a good career. Do you agree or disagree? What other factors can contribute to a good career?
The table below gives information about the amount of tax collected (as % of GDP) in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005 Summarise the data and
In many countries, people are now living longer than before. Some people say an ageing population creates proplems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantges?
Some people buy new models of phones, computers and other technology immidately while others prefer to buy after a while they launch. disuss both views and give your opinion.
A large number of young people are leaving school and cannot find a job. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and for society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The line graph below shows average daily temperatures in four different cities throughout one year
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children's development than playing computer games. What extent do you agree or disagree.
It is beyond questions that our planet is becoming a more difficult place to support human life. However, other than investing money on doing research about other living planets, I contend that human should spend it on rescuing the Earth.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place •ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work • ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Pat,
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.Write a letter to this friend. In your letter•
describe why you think he/she will enjoy it•
explain why you recommend studying at your university•
give some advice about how to apply
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear
You want to apply for financial support from an organisation that helps students pay for their studies. Write a letter to the organisation. In your letter:
– Describe your qualifications and work experience
– Give details about the part-time course you plan to take
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
More and more people and organizations are using digital technology to communicate with other people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using digital technology for communication and do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The line chart below gives information about the percentage of female members of parliament in European countries (2000 – 2012)
You have bought new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired. *Introduce yourself *Explain the situation *Say what action you would like the company to take
Last year many famous pop and sports stars earned millions of dollars each. Many other entertainment and sports personalities also have very high incomes.On the other hand,most people in ordinary professions like nurses, doctors and teachers earn only a small fraction of the incomes of these stars. What do you think about stars receiving very high salaries? IS IT fair that people with jobs that directly help people are paid much less? give reasons for your answer.
The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others of the same age. This is called "peer pressure" Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Some Industry leaders belive that children should learn computer programming in primary school.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Research has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy, Thus some companies close for same days a week. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Many people expect that the proportion of old people will be more than the young people in future. Do you think it is positive or negative?
Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the reasons? Solutions to change negative attitudes.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that we cannot go without TV in our modern life. What is your opinion about the positive effects of TV on our life?
Professionals like doctors, teachers and lawyers contribute equally to society with non-professionals including entertainers and sports people. Thus, they should receive equal pay. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computer - playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours on computers throughout their education and their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You are planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
•Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
•Explain the purpose of the trip
• Ask about thing to do and see in the city
• Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
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
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Tell him which team won
Describe the weather conditions that day
Say how you felt about the match
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,