The pie charts below show the percentage of students on the one adult education center taking a various courses offered in 1985 and this year
Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished the same wag as adults . To what extend do you agree or disagree
The chart show the percentage of people who accessed news from 4 sources from 1995 and projection to 2025
It is increasingly expensive to keep museums open to public. What do you think is the best way to fund them? (the government, businesses or individuals?)
Being a celebrity - such as a famous film start or sport personality - brings problem as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write about 250 words.
Also believe their children who spend time in front of screen is beneficial while others are against this discuss both
Nowadays schools should not use textbooks because children get bored with books. Using games, computers and TV is a better way to give them new information and knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays as a part of the education process students are working for a company for a short period of time without pay. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this ? Give your own opinion
Some people think that schools should switch from print textbooks to digital textbooks on tablets, while others disagree. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.
The pie charts show the revenue source for U.S. highways for last year and U.S. highway expenditure by type for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relecant.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Band-9 Samples: Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
“Overpopulation is the world’s most serious environmental problem.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that competitive sports have advantages for people from different groups and countries, while others believe that competitive sports only create problems between people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
After finishing school, some students go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages?
As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. 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 and experience.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his petformance
give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You have had your computer repaired by your local computer supplier. You were extremely impressed with the service.
Write a letter to the manager of the shop. Describe what happened when you call the shop. Praised the staff who helped you and ask the manager to thank those concerned.
People from many countries are marrying later and having fewer children. Give reasons why this is happening. Are there any positive or negative developments regarding this?
3 Aban/ Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some schools and universities, girl tend to choose art subjects(e.g literature) and boys tend to choose science subjects(e.g physics).Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed? Do you agree or disagree?
‘Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
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.
Nowadays children are undisciplined because their parents are busy with their career.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
What could parents do to build a sense of discipline among children?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain hogh 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.
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:give details about the concertdescribe how you won the ticketsexplain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you.
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.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave "very good" rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting, the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Rise of convince foods has helped people keep up with the speed of modern life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently organized all-day meetings 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 served for lunch.
Write a letter to 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
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve the quality of people’s life, so the government should spend money on other areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating high school. What do you think are the reason what an be done to teach them this important skills
Some people believe that excercise is the key to good health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of the problem and what measure could be taken to solve it?
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 another country if the wish. Discus both these views and give your opinion.
COins and paper money will soon be replaced by credit and back cards. DO you agree or disagree that eventually we will have a cashless society which will be safer and more convenient for everyone?
52.The diagram below shows the way in which sand dunes are formed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
***In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.***
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that they can get news better through another media. Discuss bot views and give your opinion?
The graph below shows the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Swedon, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
xSome experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows how rain water is collected and then treated to be used as drinkinng water in an Australian town Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people prefer to work hard to earn more but have no free time while others want to have a free time but earn less Discuss both these views and give your opinion
More and more young people are using drugs and alcohol and as a result, breaking the law. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solutions?
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, or animal products for clothing and medicine, for example. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace le.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience.
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extend do you agree?