The chart below show the percent change in homebuyers in two countries and the types of homes sold in various years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Type of housing sold in the USA in Various years
Nowadays genetically modified food is widespread all over the world. While proponents of GM crops ensure that these foods are safe for human consumption and help to increase food supplies, others argue that their effects on health have not been studied long enough. Describe pros and cons of genetically modified foods.
In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. What are the reasons people choose to do this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Families who do not send their children to government-financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that support universal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs show the changes in the UK steel industry between 1970 and 2000. (million tonnes vs thousand). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Value changes in UK steel industry 1970-2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past，many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repair to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? how far is this situation true in your county?
Some people think government should spent money on measures to save languages with few speakers from drying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both theses views and give your own opinion.
Space exploration has been an ongoing field of research in the 21st century. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exploring space? Do you agree that its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
*In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community.* *What are the causes of this problem?* *How can it be solved?*
You 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
Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computers instead. To what extent do you agree?
You are planning a birthday party for a friend, but you need to make some arrangements.
Write a letter to a friend who will be helping you with the party. In your letter:
Explain the reason for the party
Give details about the arrangements you have already made
Explain how your friend can help
Write at least 150 words.
These days, more and more people are goiung to other countries for significant period of time, either to find job or to study. there are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
You live close to a restaurant and have recently been
disturbed by the noise coming from the restaurant in the
evenings.
Write a letter to the owner of the restaurant. In your letter
● explain why you find the noise disturbing
● suggest a way to solve the problem
● explain what you will do if the problem is not solved
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Give details about your stay
Explain what you liked and what you didn't like about the hotel
Make suggestions for improvement
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The diagram below shows the water cycle in both forested and urban areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts give information about employment in the UK in 1998 and 2012. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most.
In your letter describe what this book was about,
explain how this book influenced you, and say whether this book would be likely to influence other people.
Academic The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are theadvantages and disadvantages for the child having a large number of toys?
Celebrities such as actors, athletes and musicians earn large salaries compared to other professionals. Some people consider this unfair, while others think that celebrities deserve to be paid a lot for the work they do. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion on the subject.
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important yo protect animals? what measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
Crime rate, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rates?
The tables give information on the temperatures and the hours of daylight in two particular cities in the same week in May 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people claim that there should be some fixed guide lines in how to deal or implement changes in an organization, whereas others believe in other approaches to perform these changes. Discuss both of these views and state your own opinion.
A great number of people strongly claim that children of families who reach the age of 18should be required to leave the family and live independently. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Support your position with examples
Today more and more students are deciding to move to a different country for higher studies. Do you think that the benefits of this outweigh the problem?
Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should be punished when they commit a crime. Some others think that their parents should be punished. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts show the reasons for immigrants to a European country in 2009 and the reasons for immigrants from a European country in 2009.
Some people claim that students should take short-term gap after their study but other people says that its should not be. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that Darwin centres in your country or look very similar to each other. You do not fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
Over to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The bar chart below shows the percentage ot Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explainations to support your opinion.
The precentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
The table below shows changes in the numbers of residents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islipas it is now and plan for its development. Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data.
It is commonly said that today’s children are facing huge challenges. This essay indent to discuss the causes of these pressures and give some suggestions to solve them.
The bar chart shows the number of hours worked by men & women per week in Australia in 2007. Summarise information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
Some people think that schools are merely turning students into a good citizens and workers, rather than benefiting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows information on consumer spending on different iteams in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the main features and make ocmparison where relavent.
The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that education and healthcare should be free of charge and funded by the government. Others think that it should be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes of these changes and suggest ways to prepare people for work in the future.
Nowadays, many people send their children to boarding schools so that they can have time to work. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?