Some governments say how many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? (2GT-1;08/02/21)
The maps show changes that have taken place in Grange park from 1930 to untill now.
revise---------Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many museum across the world charge an entry fee from all visitors. Some people agree that entry to the museum should be free. To what extent do you agree or disagree???
In many countries, truancy * is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community? (* truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is ‘to play truant from school.’)
The chart shows the average daily viewers for Channel One News.
The pie charts below shows the percentage of five kinds of books sold by a bookseller between 1972 and 2012.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you would like the job
• give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to edcuate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Many parents think that it is good to help children with their homework, but others think that it is a duty of children to complete thier on homework. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays, people’s values have changed and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than art. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?
The bar chart depicts the distribution of income groups, namely low (40,000 dollars or less), lower middle (40,00 - 70,000 dollars), middle (70,000 - 120,00 dollars), and high (120,000 dollars or more) in the cities and the regional centers of Australia.
Some individuals argue that children should always heed the advice given by their parents, while others believe that children should make decisions independently. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows the results of a survey, in which peopThe bar chart shows the results of a survey, in which people in Europe and the USA were asked what they consider to be the most important factor in the success of a business. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, ad make comparisons where relevant.
Ambition is an important characteristic of people. How important is it for people to make success in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic for success
the chart shows the percentage of male and female teachers in six different types of educational settings in the UK in 2010.
Some people argue that school is no longer necessary because children can obtain all of the information they need from the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
The first chart below shows the proportion of school-aged girls and boys who were at secondary school in four world regions in 2000. The second chart shows the percentages of college-aged men and women in higher education in the same year. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
The charts show world pineapple exports by the top three pineapple-producing countries in 2009 and 2019, and a breakdown of the cost to the consumer of each pineapple in 2019.
You have recently moved to a new place and haven't got a chance to tell your friend.write a letter to your friend.
Where and why you move from there?
Compare your new place with old.
Where do you live now?
The charts below show the most popular courses by admissions at UK universities in 2007 and 2014.
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own food and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph shows the changes in the amount of visiters Art gallery, pavilion, pier and festival in Brighton between 1980 and 2010.
The map below shows the plan of a museum in 1998 and after some changes were made in it in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? what could be disadvantages fo being self employed?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports, and music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sportsperson or musician. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
the charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age group and the amount of support they received from the employers.
Now a days, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enahance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge and experience. Write atleast 250 words
The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples flom your own knowledge or experience.
The chart shows the proportion of people in a UK survey carried out in three different years who said they were interested in certain sports.
The chart below shows the depth of snow (in cm) in a particular ski resort in Canada in three individuals years.
The charts below show the numbers of people per household in 1990 and 2000 in New Zealand.
Your community association wants to build a swimming pool so that inhabitants can enjoy their leisure time. They are considering two possible options whether to build an indoor pool which is more expensive but can be enjoyed year around or to build an outdoor pool. The association wants your opinion. Which choice do you prefer? Explain why you prefer that choice. Also explain the problems with the other choice.
The table below shows how many students of a school in the UK chose to take part in four different sports between 2001 and 2011.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupil, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
The chart shows the total distance travelled by passengers on five type of transport in the UK between 1990 and 2000
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be change, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some people think it is important for children to take lessons outside classroom for example by visiting places such local companies or public building .do you agree or disagree ?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
•Explain why you would like the job
•Give details of why you will be a suitable person to employ
•Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
These days, Children spend too much time in front of television and this has reduced their study time. This phenomenon has led to children becoming less educated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation. Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
•Explain the situation
•Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
•Ask for a different date to present your thesis
some people think that children should be homeschooled when they are very young, while others think it is better for them to attend kinder garden. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Employees and self-employed: by sex and occupation, 1992
The chart shows requests for information at a tourist office in the UK from January to July.
Nowadays many of us prefer o throw damaged things away whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Why has this change happened? What are the effect of this change?
Scientists believe that the world is in danger due to environment changes. Some people say that personal lifestyle changes should be made to reduce the damage to environment, while others think that the government should do somethingto help. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
the line graph shows the changes in share price of Outokupu companies in euros between 2006 and 2020.