Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional food and traditional ways of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Academic burnout is becoming a serious issue among students due to heavy workloads, high expectations, and social pressures. Some people believe that students should manage their own stress, while others argue that schools and universities should help prevent burnout. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Q: In some places, shops are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you think it is good for customers, shop staff and our society as a whole? Give reasons and examples from your personal experience.
Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
•What topics would you like them to cover?
•Why would it be interesting for students?
•Ask questions about the arrangement
The given bar chart shows the difference of the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian cities between 2001 and 2006.
Many office imp authoritiesose restriction on smoking within the offices premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
some people think thay it is a good idea to socialise with work colleaguess during evening and weekends, eother people think it is important to keep working life compeletly seprate from social life. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
these days, many universities courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant advantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
In spite of the advances in medicine, many people around the world still die of easily preventable diseases. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?
These days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting events and festivals. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
People should read only those books that are about real events, real people and established facts. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Rich countries should not give jobs to the skilled ( for example doctors and engineers) of poor countries as they are needed by their home country more than the rich countries. How far did you agree or disagree with the statement given?
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. What do you think?
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket and you wish to complain to the supermarket authority about that.
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
The bar chart provides data on the number of biths given per woman in 6 Gulf countries in 2 seperate years 1990 and 2000.
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should:
explaining the situation
apologize for the inconvenience called
and say what you are going to do
In some countries eventhough the rates of serious crimes are decreasing people feel less safe than over before. What do you think are the causes of this problemand what measurescould be taken to solve it
Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter,
- invite him or her to a public event in your country
- describe the public event
- explain other plans you have for your friend when he or she visits.
. You want to buy some computers. Therefore, write to a vendor seeking
information and price quotation for the same.
In your letter
• introduce yourself
• give details on what types of computers you are looking for
• request the quotation
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent abd eventually replace traditional ways of food preparation. To waht extebt do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some think that too much attention and too many resources are given to protection of wild animals and birds. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The idea of going abroad for educational purposes sounds very enticing. Even though it may have long term benefits, problems may arise due to language barriers or financial constraints. In this case, people think it is better to study in one's home country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Even though globalization has a very positive impact on the world's economy. Its negative aspects should not be overlooked. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the proportion of profits made from the seven most viewed genres in US cinemas in 1995,2000 and 2005 as a percentage of total earnings of the US film industry for each year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You have a full time job and also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to the course tuttor. In your letter
Describe the situation
Explain why you cannot continue at this time
Say what action you would like to take
nowadays it is more convenient and easier to travel to other countries. is this a postive or negative development ? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
In today's generation, many discusses about the good and bad activities that people take part in on a daily basis, even after knowing the potential harmful effects, millions take part in these negative activities. This essay will discuss about the causes and some of the potential solutions using reasons and examples, to express my viewpoint.
All inventions and discoveries like the discovery of fire and electricity have impact on our lives so much so that people can no longer live without them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart illustrates the percentage of male and female executives in seven different types of profession across the UK in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where necessary.
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend.
In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college, university or even after finding a job. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are taking a course at a local college .The deadline for your project was last week but you have 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 about to do it.
You are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late into the night.
Write a letter to your elderly neighbor. In your letter:
· Explain what will be happening
· Offer your apologies in advance
· Invite him to join the celebration
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Kulligowski
Some people say that children should obey the rules of their parents and teachers, while others argue that children will not be well-prepared for their adult life if they are given too much control. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graphs below show three exports from South East Asia and the four sources of revenue for 1970 and 1995. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Given the rise in criminal activities across the world, many people believe that long jail term is the only solution to this problem. Others, however, think that it is re-education and rehabilitation that holds the key to solving this problem. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks, while others believe that all students should be given a chance to attend. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
what was the information required
how was the wrong information provided?
what problem did you have because of this?
Social media enable people to keep in touch with each other and learn about news events. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The given map illustrates the information on changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its constraction in 1960.
The best way to solve the traffic congestion in the city is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children are given too much free time.They feel that this time should be used to do more school time. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, picture, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart below shows the types of communication training taken by  , employees in an international company and the reasons why they took   part in this training. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The given diagram illustrates the categories of communication training and the reasons why nbsp and employees participated in this training course.
Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, gorvernments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given bar chart illustrates how much money was earned from languages-associated occupations in US dollars in five cities.