Some people believe that schools should teach children to be good citizens and workers rather than focusing on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their kids when women work full time. What are the reasons? It is a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. nA ation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. 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 or experience.
n some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The maps show the transformation of the village of Eastminster over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
Correct the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
In many countries today insufficient respect is shown to o/der people. What do you think may be the reasons for thís? What problems might this cause in society?
80.Some people beleive that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Children are taught to push themselves to be better than their classmates rather than to work together for everyone's profit. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
the graph shows fuels use between 1800 and 2000
TEST 8 In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Now-a-days modern modes of transport are available, still some people believe a bicycle is the best way to get from one place to another. Do you agree or disagree?
Some say that people should continue to work in the same job for a lifetime, while others say they should change the job at least once in their career. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports (e.g. skydiving, rock climbing). Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows contribution as % of India's GDP. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that true friendships are becoming less common in today's fast-paced world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The diagram below shows the process for recycling products
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows CO2 emissions for different forms of transport in the European Union. The Pie Chart shows the percentage of European Union funds being spent on different forms of transport. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph below.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reportingthe main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In many parts of the world there are now more multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
some parents are worried about increasing levels of violence in TV,Video games and other entertainments for Children's leisure. how does this affects the children? how do you think this can be tackled?
Annual Rainfall in Kona, Hawaii The graph and table below show the average monthly rainfalls and average annual rainfalls for three towns in the district of Kona in Hawaii for a 30-year period (1971-2000). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that goverment is responsilbe for crime prevention. Others think that individuals are responsible to protect themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that teachingchildren at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods 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 transport. -> topic: traffic, transport Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
the pie charts below show enrollment in different fields of study at a particular university
The line graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the DAY in 1992. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the graphs below show the methods used by international students when booking the online English courses in three different countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Global warming is one of the biggest threats human face in the 21st century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each catrgory of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and maje comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the amount spent on healthcare in different countries. Summarise the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Motorways help drivers travel long distances faster, but they also cause problems. What problems do they cause? What solutions are there?
the bar chart compares the recycling rates of four different kinds of waste material in a city from 1992 to 2002, Percentage of different type of waste recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table above gives information about the amount of tax collectev(as% GPD) in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005.
Your neighbor has written to you to complain about the
noise from your flat.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
• Explain the reason for the noise
• Offer your neighbor an apology
• Tell them what action you will take
Topic: The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of this site.
The bar chart below shows the estimated percentage of car trips taken by drivers in 2005. Summarize the information by selecting the main key feature and make comparison where relevant
Some say that students should not be exposed to teachers' opinions on social and political issues in the classroom. Others, however, think that it is helpful for students to hear various p erspectives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People tend to watch foreign movies more than local movies these days. Why is this happening? Should government financially support local movies?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statemen
Nowadays many people choose to be selfemployed,rather than to work for a company or organsination .Why might this be case? Disadvantages of selfemployment.
Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of discipline for teachers. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Living in a foreign country requires a person to interact with a different culture on a daily basis, whether during their studies, work, or social life. Within the context of higher education (university), what are the causes and potential effects of communication breakdown within multicultural project groups? To what extent can a student proactively learn the necessary skills that aid effective intercultural communication?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities aroud the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
The process below shows how drinking water is made using solar power. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below.