Many museums charge for admission while others are free.Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend of yours is coming to stay at your house for a week while you are away on holiday. They have not stayed at your house before.
Write a letter to your friend so that you can prepare them for their stay. In your letter:
Remind him/her about your holiday dates
Tell him/her what tasks need to be done in your house
Explain what he/she can do during the day in your town
Tourism is one of thw fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed books or newspaper because they will be able to read whatever they want online without paying. TO what extent do you agree or disagree?
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter
introduce yourself and say when the incident happened
describe what you saw and heard
say what you would like the bus company to do about it
Many people these days have a computer, laptop, telephone at their home for work. Do you think, working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons.
Many people think that people cannot help everyone so they should be concerned about their community and country . Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In somecountries there has been an increase in numbers of parents educated their children at their home instead of sending to them to school.Do you think advantages of this out weigh disadvantages.
You recently subscribed to an online meal delivery service that promised healthy, gourmet meals. However, the meals delivered were not as advertised. Write an email to the customer service department in about 150-200 words. Your email should include the following things: Mention when and where you subscribed to the service Describe your dissatisfaction with the meal quality and presentation Request specific actions to address your disappointmen
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
In some countries, small central shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh its advantages?
These days, children have easy access to home computers, tablets, and smartphones and many spend a large part of free time using these devices. Dicuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Precautions is better than cure. researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measure. To what extent do you agree?
Some consider work to be the paramount aspect of life, suggesting that without career success, life loses its meaning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their families and friends. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the last 20years, there has been significant development in the field of information technology (IT), for example in World wide web and communication by email. However these development in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.* *To wat extent do you agree with this view* *Give reasons for your answer and give any example from your own experience or knowledge*
The table below gives information about the average number of servings of ice cream sold each day in two different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with the date they opened, kilometers of route, and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about car ownerwhip in the UK from 1975 to 2005.
Grandparents take care of the children when their parents are out at work. What are the advantages and possible disadvantages of this?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficalties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the new employee has caused
Explain how other employees about the new employee’s conduct
Say how you expect the HR manager to address the situation.
you live in a small apartment building.You are frequently bothered by noise from your upstair neighbor.
write your letter to your neighbor,in your letter
Describe the situation.
explain why it is a problem for you.
suggest a solution
our friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Water scarcity is a serious in many countries. What are the causes of this？And what solutions can be done by individuals and the government?
Climate change is an urgent issue and it is believed that the utilization of fossil fuels should be stopped and alternative energy resources should be used instead. It is however believed that oil, gas, and coal are indispensable. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant example
Last week, you visited a local supermarket and you got saticfactory 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 CHARTS BELOW SHOW THE AVERAGE PERCENTAGES IN TYPICAL MEALS OF THREE TYPES OF NUTRIENTS ALL OF WHICH MAY BE UNHEALTHY IF EATTEN TOO MUCH.
Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a country's financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras) in many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that international travel should be restricted to reduce the environmental impact of air travel. Others argue that the benefits of international travel outweigh the environmental costs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
Explain why you’re writing
Describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
Recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation
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
Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries . Do the aadvantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your e mail describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest in youngsters. How true do you think it is? What is the best way to invest on?
The bar graph below gives information about the average daily sales of different food items in two seasons.
Nowadays, more and more people visit well-known places mainly to take photographs, often without truly observing or experiencing the place itself. This trend raises some important questions: Why is this happening, and do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Traditionally, zoos are considered a sanctuary for endangered species, yet some of them are notorious for being cruel to animals. Do the advantages of zoos outweigh its disadvantages?
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leasing to the extinction of species and loss of bio-diversity. What are the primary caused of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?
Today much of the food people eat gets transported from farms that are thousands of miles away. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consumed food produced by local farmers. Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In the last decade, there has been an increase in the number of variety of online courses available to adults. While welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other student see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course.
Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you haven't handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
A road near your home is damaged. Please write your town/city council to complain about it.
In your letter
tell them who you are and where you live;
explain the nature of your complaint;
say what you would like them to do about it.
The chart below gives information about how families in one coutry spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
In the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vechile will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place ina local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter • say what the participants liked about the hotel •explain why they were unhappy about the food • suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on the streets. Still, there are robberies that happen inside houses. What do you think is the best thing a person can do to ensure his/her own security? Use specific reasons and examples to suppor