As machines become increasingly sophisticated, more and more hard physical work are now done automatically. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that all children should learn about history at school. Others however, believe that other subjects are more relevant to children's lives today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001. summarize the information and make comparison.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but
unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
apologise and say that you cannot come to visit
explain why you will not be able to visit
suggest another time that you could visit
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows
The line graph shows visits to and from the Uk from 1979 to 1999, and the bar chart shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.B
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reason why somone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in other country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opininos.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. You left a file with important documents in the room you stayed in.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Describe the file
•Ask him/her to return it to you by post.
ou recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
•say which part-time course you booked
•explain why you need to cancel your booking
•ask about booking a different course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some think the Olympic games are exciting and can bring nations together.Others, however think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that building cities vertically, with tall towers, is better than building cities horizontally. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who went to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The bar chart below shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for last year. The line shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for the last forty years.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken face-to-face at a college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, watching television is quite a common habit for many people. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television has negative effects on families. Use specific ideas and examples to support your opinion.
In many countires, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such a ban is justified. Do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactory food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, Which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
People who cause their own illness through unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets should have to pay more for health care. 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 consider prices as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Most pe think that teenagers should choose their jobs more realistically, however some of them think that they should choose job that they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to incease recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are nedded to make people recycle more of their waste?
In some countries, prison is seen as the solution to crime. However, some people believe that giving people a better education is a better way to prevent them from committing crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these ideas? Give your opinions based on your knowledge and expeiences.
Houses are essential for people. Some agrue that governments should offer free houses for people who can not afford to pay it. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
the graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. summarize the information and make a comparison.
You recently purchased a mobile phone online, but it has several defects and does not meet your expectations. Write a letter of complaint to the customer service department of the online store. In the letter • describe the product you purchased and mention the specific defects • explain the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the defective product • request a refund or replacement for the faulty mobile phone
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘ one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valubale item.
Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company, in your letter -
Describe the item you lost
- Explain how you lost it
-Tell the insurance company what you would like to do
As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer hobbies that involve the use of technology, while others enjoy hobbies that do not require any technological devices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the government should spend more money in more works of art like painting and statues in cities to make them better places to live in. To what extant do you agree or disagree.
It is more important for students to study art and literature to study art and literature than it is to study maths and science.do you agree or disagree
The grwoth of online shopping will one day Lead to all shops in towns and cities closing.Do you agree or disagree?
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was servd for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•say what the participants liked about the hotel
•explain why they were unhappy about the food
•suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
The charts above describe the result of a survey about education for adults. As we can see, these charts provide information about the reason for taking a study and percentage of sharing adult education costs.
Some governments have banned private cars from the downtown areas in large cities. What do you think are the advantages and why should other countries adopt similar policies?
The table and pie charts show the number of research students in Aaustralia universities in 2001 and 2010
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitor to a museum between 1997 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child's mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. it is therefore necessary for gevernments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people are opting for holistic medicine rather than conventional medicine as a form of treatment for incurable diseases. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this? Sample Answer (Band 9)
Many people believe that university is the best way to develop life skills to get a well-paid job. Other people believe that more is learned from getting a job straight away after school and learning whilst working DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features, and make comarisons where relevNT.
The three pie charts show the proportion of four kinds of vehicles used in the UK in at the start,. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue taht it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuel (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main source in many countries, but some countries, the use of alternative source of energy (wind and solar energy) is encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree?