Some people have the opinion that big shopping malls are expensive places as they offer high costs for the products which can be bought at much cheaper prices from local shops. On the other hand, some people think that such malls are absolutely the best places to visit for shopping. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
Some people believe that it is the best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
• say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
the graph below shows the percentage of Australian export to four countries from 1990 to 2012
ome people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Which one do you agree with? Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. 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.
With the rise of e-books come the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Many people work from home using modern technology today. Some people think that only the workers benefits from this and not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, But others think it will bring stressto the home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations to continue their development. Some people argue that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The gender gap in employment and leadership roles is a contentious issue. Discuss the reasons for this gap and potential solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transport such as bus, trains, subway. Which one do you prefer? What are the advantages of both choices? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 answers and include any relevant examples from your experience.
The provided bar graph presents information on the comparison of international students graduated from universities in various provinces of Canada over a 5 years period.
Some people believe that people should be required to retire from their careers at a certain age. Others believe that people should be allowed to work as long as they like. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
The graph below shows information about the total oil consumption of four major consumers from 2009 to 2030. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some teachers prefer the group study methods for their students while others prefer the individual learning method. Which one do you prefer? Discuss the benefits of group study and individual learning. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently bought a washing machine from a well-known store. After a few days of use, you found that it is making unusual noises and not working properly.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
•describe the problem with the washing machine
•explain how it has affected your daily routine
•say what action you would like the store to take
Some people believe that traditional music album and single consumption is vital for the music industry. On the other hand, others think that digital streaming and downloading play bigger roles. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The diagram below shows the manufactuting process for making suger from sugar cane. Summarise the information by slecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant
Some people think that international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the uk, divided into three categories, from 19985- 2002. summarize the information and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows visit to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999.
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe why you are having the party
• Give directions on how to get to the venue
• Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
In modern world technology develops dramatically. Some people believe that this is good for traditional cultures, but others think it will lead to their extinction. 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.
Nowadays teenagers are suffering from a lot of pressure. Write an essay of about 250 words to list the causes of teen pressure and give solutions to overcome ?
Band 7+: Many people in the music business feel that illegal music sites on the internet are a serious threat to the industry and more should be done to prevent them from operating. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. 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.
32.The chart below shows women aged from 16 to 25 in particular country who prefer to watch or participate in a variety of sports. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own company rather than sourcing staff from overseas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter
•describe what you like about the library
•say what you don’t like
•make suggestions for improvements
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own poinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
you and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory.
Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
– give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
– explain the reactions of the members of your family
– ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
Recently, many people know a few of their neighbors. What is the cause of the problem? What can be done to solve the problem? Give reasons for your answer and an example from your own experience.
You have just returned from a conference and want to give a presentation to your colleagues.Write a letter to your manager about this.Include
What the conference was about
your plans for the presentation
its impact on your company
The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying more up to date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centres and only bicycles be allowed instead. Aisha To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls ok n separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the aid from six developed countries to developing countries from 2008 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Being a celebrity - such as a famous film start or sport personality - brings problem as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently bought an airline ticket from a travel agency and
unfortunately you are not able to fly on these dates. Write a letter to the travel agency manager to cancel the ticket. Explain in your letter:
What are the flight details
Why do you want to cancel it
What would you like him/her to do about it
Alcohol consumption and drunk driving in teenagers has become a big issue in several countries. What negative consequences can this bring? What possible solutions can you think to prevent this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different ages in the UK who used the Internet every day from 2003-2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.
The graph shows the electricity production in France from 1990 and 2000
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that parents have a great influence on the children`s growth but influence from outside plays a more important role. Do you agree or disagree?