Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective reducing crime level?
Most people enjoy holidays and travel and tourism is a billion-dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Overpopulation is becoming a serious issue in many parts of the world. Some people believe that governments should take strict measures to control population growth, while others think it is up to individuals to decide how many children they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these viewes and give your own opinion.
After graduating from high school , some young people decide to start working right away instead of going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this?
Environmental pollution has become one of the most serious issues in today's world. what are the causes of environmental pollution? What measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today’s teenagers struggle with many social issues. Some people think that is because their parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that scientists have more influence over the world whereas others argue that politician have more influence over the world. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your professor outlining why you are not satisfied with their course.
In your letter:
write the reasons why you are not satisfied with the course
request to change your course
indicate what course you want to take instead
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
N THE MODERN WORLD IT IS NO LONGER NECESSARY TO USE ANIMALS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING OR MEDICINE. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
It has been suggested that all young adults should be required to undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Would the drawbacks of such a requirement be greater than the benefits to the community and the individual young adults? Some people suggest to adults that they do unpaid work in their societies. It has many advantage and disadvantages. I will discuss both and I thik drewbacks ourweight merits
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to
renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a
poor condition. You would like to offer your help.
Write a letter to the charity paying for the renovation.In your
letter
● explain why you want to help with the renovations
● suggest what you can do to help
● say when you are available to start work
Some argue that schools should prioritise life skills such as working in a teams and solving problems instead of traditional academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, from self-driving cars to automated customer service. While some people see AI as a great advancement, others worry about its impact on society. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of AI
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q.02
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the muneum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
- explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid communitu work in their free time. This can benefit them and the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•whose marriage ceremony it was
•give details of this marriage ceremony
•invite your friend to come and visit your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were extremely dissatisfied with the experience.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
· Explain the reason for the celebration
· Give details of your visit to the restaurant
· Say what you would like the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write to your friend about this
place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
Some :People say it is lrnport�{Jt to kfJep y�ur hoine and your workplace tidy, with everything organised a�d in the'correct place. What is your opinion about.this
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of the society. Do you think art and music still have a place in today's modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
The position of women has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Do you agree or disagree that many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children?
Some people believe that parents should devote more time to helping their children with schoolwork. Others think that they should allocate more time to playing sports with their kids. Discuss both views and give your own opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You relocated to a new country for work. Write to your previous co-worker. In your letter
– Tell him/her where you live in the new country
– Describe how you feel
– Explain what you are doing at work
– Invite him/her for a visit.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager.
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Table and bar chart show how journey times in a city centre changed after improvements were made to the transport network, and the costs of using different form of transport in the city?
You are planning a birthday party for a friend, but you need to make some arrangements.
Write a letter to a friend who will be helping you with the party. In your letter:
Explain the reason for the party
Give details about the arrangements you have already made
Explain how your friend can help
Write at least 150 words.
Some people hold that we should spend money and time on the protection of wild animals while others suggest that the money should be spent on populations living in the poorest areas of the world. What is your opinion
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
You recently purchased a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work properly.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the equipment.
Explain how this issue has affected you.
State what you would like the store to do about it.
Language teachers should concentrate on giving feedback to students when they do good work, rather than on criticising bad work. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people have little to gain from the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animal as food or to use animal products for, for example, clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 8. Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
* describe what the group does
* explain why the group is good for the community
* suggest alternative days and times for practice
You should write at least 150 words.
The table below compares data for the world’s large-scale and small-scale sea fishing industries. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
Some people say that it is necessary to possess talent to become a successful sportsperson. Others, however, believe that hard work and practice are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the word today. In the not too distant future, technology will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Working is taking a more important role in people's lives. Why are people working so much? Do you think this trend is good or bad?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people think that people who have committed crimes should do unpaid community work such as helping a charity or cleaning the streets, rather than spending time in prison.
The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared to two countries: China and India. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.