In some countries today, there is an attitude that ‘anyone can do it’ in the arts- music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
The most important alm of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Farmers within a country are often protected by tariffs - that is, special taxes on imported food. Such policies are necessary, and should be implemented wherever possible. To what extent do you agree with this? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Coutries with a long average working day are likely to be more economically successful than other countries, but many suffer from some negative social consequences as a result. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the USA's top exports in 2021 and the percentage change with 2020. The bar chart shows the percentage of the USA exports sent to the UK between 2010 and 2020.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You recently stayed at a hotel during a business trip. However, you were not satisfied with the service you received. Write a letter to the hotel manager explaining the issues. In your letter: • Describe the problems you faced. • Explain how these issues affected your stay. • Suggest what you would like the hotel to do.
Children brought up in families with less money are better prepared for life than those from wealthy families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You ride a bicycle to work, but there is a problem with the parking. Write a letter to the building manager to provide bicycle parking.
In your letter, you should:
why you ride a bicycle to work
what the problem is with the parking
what your suggestions are.
Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and excerise every day they will become fit. However, these days older people are usually lonely and do not talk to others which makes them unfit and unhappy. What are the reasons how is can this resolved.
In many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
•describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
•suggest when and where you could meet next
In many countries there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction . What measures could be taken ro prevent this .
Some people believe that women should be treated as equal to men when applying for a job with the police or military. Others think women are less suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are turning to alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Is this a positive or a negative step?
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
Explain how you have been helping your child study
Propose another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Smith,
Hw. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
The bar charts illustrate the average house expenses in England and its capital city – London, and to present the comparison regarding the average house prices between distinct areas of England within the year 2013
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting.
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting in you letter
1) Describe the meeting
2) Explain the prblems with the service
3) suggest what the meeting organiser should do
1.With access to the internet and social media websites, many children are exposed to a nu mber of dangerous situations. Adults should thus limit access to the internet for their children. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum duringthe year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visitduring the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?
Parents buy their children large amounts of toys to with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child have a large number of toys.
Question: in the future, no body will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school. Others think that money management should be taught at home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Instructions: Support your ideas with examples where possible.
University is the best way to guarantee a well-paid job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The high levels of air pollution in many cities pose a threat to public health. What measures can be taken to improve air quality and reduce the health risks associated with air pollution?
The chart below shows the percentages of males and females with higher education qualifications in 5 countries in 2001.
The diagram below shows the multistage production of pears as canned fruits Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and mae comparisons with relevant.
Blogging has become a popular way for individuals to share their thoughts and experiences with the world. To that extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
To begin, a significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an outside class learning. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting choice for determining companies. Frankly, there are many steps that they must be dealing with the recruitment, it could be a long process of recruitment. Besides that, he situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Furthermore, Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. Also, a good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their probation to achieve good performances. In general, an Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not set up priorities. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing day-off to break or get permission. As a conclusion, Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their next path. Most students choose the companies based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
The only way to improve the safety on our road is to have stricter punishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are having some trouble with a work colleague. Write to your
employer. In your letter
Explain what the problem is
Describe how it is affecting you
Make a suggestion about what could be done
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more prons to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
Do you believe that professional athletes make good role models for young people? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own lmowl- edge or experience.
You are a member of organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory, and you were very disappointed with the quality of the food and the behaviour of the staff·
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. Explain what was wrong with the meal and the service, and suggest what he/she should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir /Madam,
Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option
With the increased global demand in oil and gas , undiscovered areas of the world should be opened up to acces more resources.To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that electronic calculators should not be allowed in school until after the pupils have mastered mental arithmetic. Others believe that calculators save pupils time, especially with complicated calculations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that young people spend too much time cut off from nature and that they should be encouraged to intact with natural life more. Others feel that this is a fact of modern Life and cannot be changed it. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many think it is responibility of individual to protect the environment. Others say that is government job. Please discuss both view points and conclude with your own view.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advise
In your letter:
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
•describe some possible disadvantages.
•say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Many people in society believe that having fixed punishment for all crimes is a more efficient way of dealing with criminals in the justice system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed punishment system?
It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programmes has negative effect on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extend do you agree or disgree with this stagement.
Nowadays,The way many people interact with each other has it changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the type of relation that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development.
Banks should receive billions of dollars in assistance from their governments during a financial crisis that was in large part their fault. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.