The diagram below shows the tiny town of Headly village eventually merging with Fonton city from the period 1925 to 1975 till now.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris parents . In your letter:
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
Give details of plan to see Chris at a different time
The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries. The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten-year intervals. Write a report describing the information below.
Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
Some people think that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school while others believe childrens should not start until secondary school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or negative developmen
The graph compares the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people think that the responsibility should be on the government for the rise of obesity in children, others think that the parents should be in control instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
scientits and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists? to what extent do you agree?
Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
In some cities, governments have tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
the diagram below shows how a biofuel called is produced
The use of private cars dominates most large cities in the world, causing a negative effect on the quality of life for the majority of the people who live in these cities. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged, and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world it is possible to communicate with people via the internet without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.
Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part-time job to support his studies.
In your letter
Describe the job you found for him/her
Explain why this job is good for him/her
Explain what he/she needs to do to get the job
Many city centers these days have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of a city, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the number of students who enrolled in three courses a private institute in India from 2000 to 2015.
The leaders or directors of organizations are often elderly people. However, some say that young people can also take the lead of organizations or companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Societies would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
the pie charts show the amount of electircity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables of energy in the year 2009.
Some people think increasing business and cultural contacts between nationals is positive. Others think it leads to the disappearance of national identity. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
You have just spent a weekend at a friend’s house. When you returned home, you discovered you have left a coat containing some belongings in his house.
Write a letter to your friend telling him that you left the coat. Tell him what the coat looks like, where you think you left it and what was inside it. Make some suggestions about how to get it back.
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today's society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that the government should spend more money to creat more art such as paintings and statues, in cities to make them a better place to live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that when many imported tv programs or films are shown in country. it can improve the country’s culture.others feeling is better for a country to make and broadcast its own local movie.Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Modern technology has promoted easy and fast access to information. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In today's times the internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinion.
Some people think that sports is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some schools agree that fast-food restaurants and supermarkets can promote their products in school and that schools benefit from it. Is it a positive or negative development?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spenttheir weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.
with internet improvements, people can share views or opinion on certain gooda or services that they have purchased. Is it a positive or a negative trend.
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Should the international community do more to tackle the threat of global warming? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts below present the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?
In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very importent for people. Why might this be case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
"The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea. What are the reasons and solutions?"
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara dessert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The chart below shows the percentage of five kinds of book sold by a bookseller between 1972 and 2012.
In many countries children are engaged in sorne kind of paid work. Sorne people regard this as complete/y wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. There are many ways for an organization to find employees. Which do you think is the best way to find suitable employees? ▪Advertising in professional journals ▪Using personal recommendations ▪Recruiting at job fairs Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of different kinds of vehicles registered in Europe from 1996 to 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
1.In some countries there are more young people choosing to enroll in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton , and planned futur development of the site .
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparison where relevant
some people say that everyone should learn English as their second language while others disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Thesedays, problems with pollution are becoming worse, particularly in large cities. What are the reasons for this and how can this be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Air traffic is increasing leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One reason for this is growth in low cost passenger flights often to holiday Destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing is more heavily Do you agree or disagree?