The table below shows consumer spending on different items in five countries in 2002.
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles Summrise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015. (the piano was over 10% in 2005, over 20% in 2010, about 35% in 2015; the guitar was over 10% in 2005, about 18% in 2010, 40% in 2015; the drums was about 5% in 1005, about 4% in 2010, about 10% in 2015; the violin was 10% in 2005, 9% in 2010, 5% in 2015)
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house than buy one. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a property?
Guns has been considered the everyday item that must be possessed so as to live in the modern world. Some people say that owning a gun leagally should be prohibited due to numerous problems. Do you agree with the statement above? What problems can a gun possession cause?
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialize with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public trasnport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In the age of digital technology some people feel tht we should focus on teaching children how to type and not focus on writing with pen and Paper. what do you believe? support your answer with reasons and examples.
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.
Competitiveness is seen as a positive quality for people to have in many societies today. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think it is a positive or negative quality?
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this be solved
Many people nowadays live in societies where consumer goods are relatively cheap. Do you think the advantags of this outweigh the disadvantages
Nowadays, many students live their family while others go to another city to study at the University. What are the advantages and disadvantages
The three pie charts give the details of transition of expenditure collected by local government in Someland each year in terms of 6 important categories over the period in question.
The internet has changed the way we intract with each other now compared to in the past. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people think that it is a good speed forward, while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the advantages of peer pressure outweigh the disadvantages?
You and your colleagues want to use a company room. Write a letter to your manager and ask for permission. In your letter.
Explain why you need the room.
Describe which room you need and why.
Tell what changes you'll need in the room.
The bar chart below shows the proportions of English men and women of different ages who were living alone in 2011. The pie chart compares the numbers of bedrooms in these one-person households.
Nowadays, it is getting difficult for people to enjoy their lives in cities. Why do you think this is? What can the government do to make life in cities more enjoyable?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? *Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.*
As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role for teachers in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever beforeSome people say an ageing population creates problems for governmentsOther people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some children found some subject eg.math and philosophy difficult that these subjects should be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree.
Many manufactured food and dring products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consmume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that zoos where animals are kept in a man-made environment should no longer exist in the 21st century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from the homes is recycled. They say that only way to increase recycling is for governmnets to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste ?
The bar chart illustrates the overall consuming of watery sources in Ausralia in several urbans such as Sydney
More and more business as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face-to-face. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this.
the chart below shows the total number of Olympic medals won by 12 different countries
In some countries it is traditional for men to work and women to stay at home to look after the family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island betwen 2010 and 2017
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
* describe the situation
* explain why you cannot continue at this time
* say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
You should write at least 150 words.
Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance,such as food and health. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
The graph below shows the Satisfaction rating of the staff in four colleges from 1991 to 2002. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face to face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your employer in your litter
1. Explain why you need this time off
2. Give details of when you want this time.
3 say who can do your work when you are away
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Sources and related content
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out if a refund is possible
The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of time since computer technology is now replacing their function. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
You are organizing a conference for your company. Write a letter to a colleague asking him/her to give a presentation during the conference. -Describe what this conference is about -Why you want him/her to give a presentation -Give details about the conference
The graph shows data on the manufacture of passenger cars in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Thank him/her for the invitation
- Explain why you cannot come -
- Ask him/her about other time to visit
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that free housing should be provided by the government for under-privileged and people who can’t afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree and disagree with the statement? Give examples based on your own experience.