The table shows a breakdown of the most popular languages taken by native English speakers studying at the UK Centre for the Foreign Language Learning in 2020. Summarise the charts by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
People should choose their course of study not on the basis of their own interests, but based on the kinds of jobs they can get. 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.
why do we need to prevent the extinction of some animals like dinasours and dodos if it is caused by natural processes. what is your opinion about this.
You have recently moved to a new flat. Unfortunately, you lost some money the other day, and cannot afford to pay next month's rent which is due.
Write a letter to the landlord:
explaining the situation
that you will pay as soon as your parents send the money Also, mention that there are some problems with the flat.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people migth not be happy to give up using cash?
Children should not start school until the age of six or seven because they need to have more time to play and develop before they go to school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, many natural places are damaged by people who keep throwing their garbage. what are the causes ? How can this be solved?
Some people like to try new things, for example places to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things they are familier with. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Sompe people say now is the best time in history to be living. what is your opinion about this? what other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Society now has the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world, due to the improvement of automation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should The bar chart illustrates some changes in the proportion of residents born in Australia and inhabitants born in foreign living in urban, the countryside, and towns from 1995 to 2010. In general, people in cities tended to increase over time. Meanwhile, the population in two areas such as the countryside and towns decreased. Having looked at the given picture for more details, in 1995, the number of city dwellers born in Australia accounted for 50, lower than people born outside by 10. Besides, the quantity of humans abroad in towns was at 40, more than domestic people by nearly 7. By contrast, the figure for rural people in Australia was at 20, half more than residents abroad. In 2010, the two rates of people in Australia and inhabitants in foreign went down, but the rate of domestic humans in towns and the countryside was more than external people by 3 and 4, respectively. In addition, although the domestic peole's percentage and external inhabitants's percentage in megacities increased, the rate of people born outside Australia is overweigh. Words Count: 176
An increasing number of people are buying what they need onlone. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shoping online
you have an account with a bank. you recently notices that the bank has taken extra money out of your account and you are not sure why.
Write a letter to the manager of the bank. in the letter:
1. describe the details of your account
2. explain the problem with your account
3. suggest, what you think the manager should do
More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Thus, there is no longer any need to print newspapers, books or magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend from overseas is coming to visit you next month.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell them what they need to bring
tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting
warn them about some things that might be challenging
Some people believe that the advent of economical air travel has been very beneficial by making international travel more accessible, while others argue that it has had a very negative impact. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your hometown, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter
- Suggest how you could help her in her home
- Say why you would like to do this work
- Explain when you will and will not be available
Many people believe that exploiting animals by humans unethical. However, another group of people think that to satisfy needs such as food & research is acceptable Discuss both views and give your opinion
1. You are planning a 2-day work training outside your city next month. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel regarding the accommodation arrangements for your visit.
In your letter, you should:
• introduce yourself and your company
• ask the availability of their rooms
• tell him / her your every arrangement and needs.
Some people say now there is less communication between the family numbers than in the past . To what extent Agree or disagree?
Nowadays people buy a lot of things even though they don’t really need them. Why is it happening, in your opinion? Is it a positive or negative trend for the individual and the society?
Successful people try new things and takes new risks rather than only doing what they know how do well. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, shopping online is becoming popular because of it’s benefits. For example, the consumers can buy books, air tickets or anything they need on the Internet. There are many advantages of this phenomenon. Beside, the drawbacks of shopping online are also a problem. In my opinion, the benefit of buying things on the internet outweigh the disadvantages.
I am writing to you because I am unable to pay next month's rest which is due on Monday. Unfortunately, the other day, I lost my wallet which there were a large amount of money inside. I have, therefore, had to ask my parents to deposit money to my account. Since the financial transaction is a time-consuming process, I will pay your rent upon receive the money. I am so sorry for any inconvenient to have caused you.
In many countries today, everyday necessities like food and petrol have become very expensive. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A global trade increases between countries ,many daily necessities are produced in other countries .Such goods are usually transported a long distance .do the benefits of this trend outweigh it's drawbacks? Opinion,the advantage and disadvantages.
Some people think that it is a waste of time for school students to study nature. To What extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the future,people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash.All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you thibk this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Some people say that universities should only accept the young students with the highest marks. However, others think that universities should accept people of all ages that may not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter :
Suggest how you could help her in her home.
Say why you would like to do this work.
Explain when you will and will not be available.
You have recently been on a business trip to see some equipment that your company
needs. Write a letter to the company that owns this equipment and say:
• Describe the equipment
• Ask for features and specifications of this equipment
• Explain why your company needs this equipment
It is generally believed that the internet is an excellent means of commnication but some people suggest it may not be the best place to find information.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The type of media that people of different age groups used to get daily news in one country in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
High school students are usually not good at managing money. What are the reasons? What are the solutions?
Some people say that the main aim of advertisements is to improve the sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traditional food is undergoing great changes and being replaced by new diets. What do you think are the reasons and what do you think about this phenomenon?
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discus both attitude and give your opinion.
Some people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others, however, say that life for the elderly nowadays is much better than it was in the past. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
WT2: Some psychologists think that the best way to overcome the stress of everyday life is to spend a portion of the day doing absolutely nothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with Discuss both these attitudes and give your opionion
What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your country to live or study abroad? Try to do this under exam conditions — try to avoid looking at any notes you've made while studying this section. Remember, in the exam you'd have about 40 minutes to complete this task.
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping on line.
Modern technology now allows rapid and uncontrolled access to and exchange of information. Far from being beneficial, this is a danger to our society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study in foreign countries. While studying abroad has benefits for many students, it may not be beneficial to all. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or not
some people like to try new things, for example ,place to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. discuss bout these attitudes and give your own opinion.
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breakdown geographic and enabling people who would normally never have the chance to meet to communicate. What are the advantages of individual communication online? Are there any disadvantages to this?
In the future, people may nolonger be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might not be happy using cash?
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18 is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?