Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* request some advice about a gift for his/her family
* ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
* find out about the food
Some people think that businesses should provide sports facilities for employees. Others consider that a person’s health is their own responsibility, not a company’s problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the percentage of fuel from renewable energy used in the transport sector in six European unions in 2009 and 2010, compared to the average. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any addres
In recent times more people are choosing to socialise online rather than face-to-face. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is the case? What can governments do to help the amount of rubbish produced?
Some people think that we sould replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In the future, more people will chose to go on holidays in their own country and not travel abroad on holidays. Do you agree or disagree?
Some believes that professional, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents home once they finish school. They start living on their own or share a home with friends. Some people think it is a positive thing. Do you agree or disagree?
the diagram below shows the provess for recycling plastic bottles. summarise the information b selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
give me bands and original photo transcript
•say what action you would like the company to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In many countries people have to pay for medical care, but some think that it should be a free service provided by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that the government should pay too much attention to sports and pay little attention to education and health. Do you agree or disagree?
Car onwership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’ How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children are facing more pressure nowdays from academic,social and commercial perspectives .What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these presures?
The government should spend money on promoting sports and arts in schools rather than sponsoring professional sports and arts events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps presents the developments which took place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960 to 2000.
Some people say that all students should study history as a major subject, while others feels that other subjects are important for children in today's society. Discuss both sides and give your opinion .
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? How far is this siruation true in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some cities around the world, governments provide public transport free of charge to the public. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to study fit. Others think there are more effective methods. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think computers and the Internet are important in children's study, but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers. Discus both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own I knowledge or experience.
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasize that their product are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Doctors recommend that oldfer people should execrise regularly. However, many of them do not execrise enough. What are the causes? What can be done to encourage them to execrise ?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter
•Tell them why you need to move the interview time
•Ask to change the interview date
•Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
You are preparing an event in the countryside.
Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter,
◦describe the event
◦mention what arrangements have already been made
◦say how your friend can help
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
explain why you have changed your job
describe your new job
tell him/her your other news
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems? What measures can be used to solve these problems?
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agriculture land becomes less productive. The table shows the causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mian features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Education, from preschool through university, should be paid for by the government and therefore free to students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given to protect animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
City and local governments should provide community-wide free Wi-Fi. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays famous people are photographed by professional photographers everywhere they go. Some people say this is a good thing because the public are interested in their lives. Other people think that photographers are wrong to follow famous people. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the media have the right to publish detail of people’s view, while other thinks it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
some people think cities are the besy place to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened . Decribe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
The pie charts have shown the percentage of the number of residents between Yemen and Italy in three groups in 2000 and the projection for 2050.
Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition?
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading a phenomenon known as globalization. some people fear that globalization will enibitable lead to the total lost of cultural identity. To what extend do you agree of disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relvant examples from your own knowledge or experience
One of your penfriends wants to improve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney. Write a letter to your penfriend. Advise him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
The average standard of people is a likely to be lower in future then it is now. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement and give one reason for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or explanation.
Social media has replaced the traditional methods of communicating and people use more and more of social media in communicate and to follow news and events. Some people think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and g.ive your opinion with example.
some people think that children going to single sex schools have disadvantages later in life. to what extent do you agree?
Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centres. How does this affect the environment and the people's life style? Discuss this situation and provide suggestions to address these issues.
"Some people believe that online education is more effective than traditional classroom learning. Others think that face-to-face interaction is essential for a good education." Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that government should ban dangerous sports while others think people should ha e freedom to do anysports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People today generall have better lives than people in the past did. To what extent do you agree or disagree?