Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university to or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
Many student choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
**In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.** **What are the consequences of doping for athletes?** **What measures should be taken to combat this issue?**
In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The pie chart shows the number of people who were using different languages online. The table shows the average number of people each year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Million people today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, other think that its influences are positive. write an essay to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities including the reasons.
Annual Rainfall in Kona, Hawaii The graph and table below show the average monthly rainfalls and average annual rainfalls for three towns in the district of Kona in Hawaii for a 30-year period (1971-2000). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
The charts show the age at which people left full-time education as well as the average salary they were making two years after entering the workforce. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-year-old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three foreign languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summerize the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend the money
In recent years, ''responsible tourists'' have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a ''responsible tourist''. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below give information about coputer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows the average number of movies seen in a theater per year, by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph compares the mean number of films casted in a film hall each year, according to 3 age groups.
Q. There is the annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
• Say what would you do differently than last year
• Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
• Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
With the development of technology, children are now living in a world that is different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this situation cause for society and family ?
The chart below shows what Antropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping center to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development? write an essay
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. • Do you agree or disagree? • Which types of workers do you think should benet from early retirement?
The graph gives information about goods exports as a percentage of GDP* in three countries from 1994 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant. * GDP is the abbreviation for Gross Domestic Product – the total value of things produced by a country in one year.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 year old kid. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
In recent years, sports stars have become increasingly famous and wealthy. For some this is a benefit, raising the profit of sports, but for others, it is a negative influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The pie chart and the table show the types of living accommodation occupied by 25-year-olds in London during the 1990s and 2010s, and the availability of different types of accommocation in London during the same two periods.
In recent years, many countries have become extremely concerned about the increase in crimes committed by young people. Tough measures and strict punishments are necessary to stop youths from re-offending. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in AI and automation technologies. Some argue that these technologies will lead to widespread job displacement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
5.Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year. It can make them perform better in their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that young children under 18 years old should not be allow to go out after midnight, while other thinks the opposite? Discuss both views and give your opinion
The bar chart below shows the average monthly maximum temperatures for three Australian cities in the year 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university . what arethe advantages and disadvantages of this?
In recent years, more and more people tend to live individually. What are the causes of this trend? Does this have a positive or negative effect on society?
The table below shows the change in the number of full-time Indian university students at six British universities between the academic years 2020/21 and 2021/22. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in arts events in the same years.
The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in Australian universities over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Every year several language die out. Some people think this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a ‘gap year’, before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that children should begin formal learning at school as young as possible. However, others feel that children should not begin school until they are at least seven years old. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have been working for a company for more than a few years, and now have decided to leave the company.Write a letter to your company manager saying that you want to leave the company.In your letter explain
What you have learned while working for the company
Whether you enjoyed working there
Why are you leaving
Million of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that it is not important because life will be easier if there are few languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons…experience.
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this gap year?
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say how important New Year is to people in your country
describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
There seems to be an increasing number of serious crimes committed each year. While some think the best way is to use death penalty as a deterrent, many believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
4 years ago Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teachign sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job