Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What effect will this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern life style which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you bought. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
There are many ways for people to maintain contact with family and friends when living far away from each other. Some people believe that traditional letters are better than online methods of communication. To what extent do you agree with this point of view.
The pie charts show the main reasons for migration to and from the Australia in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it’s better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. However, others believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending the same school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There is a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include example from your own experience?
Today inToday in many countries people are moving from rural areas to urban areas (city). Why do you think people are doing this? What problems can this cause?
The line graph below shows changes in teh amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975-2000
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, socio, and Commercio, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
The development of modern technology in communication has benefited some people; however, others have had no benefits at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart shows poverty rates by sex and age. They are from the United States in 2008.
The table shows the proportion of fifty-year-old adults who were never married over five decades in Japan. The chart belowrepresetns the Japanese marriage and divorce rate from 1970 to 2016.
The first line graph shows the average world oil price for each year from 1970 to 2005. The second chart shows the top six oil-exporting countries and how much they export each day.
Some people think museums and art galleries should show works of art and history from their own country rather than from different parts of the world. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Sumarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What’s action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
Parents and teachers make many rules for children to encourage good behavior and protect them from danger. However, children would benefit from fewer rules and greater freedom. To what extend do you agree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. they say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it legal requirement. To do you think lawd was needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Sociologists argue that parents should not allow their children to spend too much time watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Two maps show the change of a coastal town called Pentland, from 1980 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in a European country, namely timber, pulp, and paper, from 1980 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make Icomparison where relevant.
You recently bought an expensive electronic product from a store, and found that the product does not work properly. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Complain about the problem
Propose action for the store to take Request confirmation that this is agreed
Begin your letter 'Dear'
Do not write any addresses
Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. To what extent is this a positive or negative trend?
The chart below shows the donation given to six different types of charity by one company from 2012 to 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in public places. Other people say that this is not enough and that other measures are needed. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
5.There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
It is a natural process for animals species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodo,..) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been living in a rented house for the last six months. Your neighbour has a new dog that makes a lot of noise at night, preventing you from sleeping.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
- describe the problem with the dog
-explain why it is important for you to get enough sleep
- suggest what your neighbour could do about the situation.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (
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 to old
Where do u live now
The graph shows energy consumption in the US from 1980 to 2012, and projected consumption to 2030.
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The table provides information about several ways that UK unemployment spent their time last year. Overall, it is evident that housework, shopping and job hunting were the most popular activities in both men and women. By contrast, they spend less time drinking and doing nothing. In regard to men who activated in the morning, they spent 22% of their time seeking for a job. Similarly, the figures of housework and shopping were 19% and 20% for each, meanwhile the other categories' data were 14% and lower. Furthermore, morning women spent nearly half of the day doing house chores and about about 6 hours a day going shopping. However, the other groups ranged from 1% to 16%. In terms of afternoon men, watching TV accounts for 14% of their time, while the data of staying in bed is merel 1%. Moreover, others varied from 3% to 13%. It can be seen that one fifth of afternoon women's time was spent for housework and they did not stay in bed and played sport at all. On the one hand, other activities changed from 2% to 17%.
The line charts give information about the demand for steel and number of workers employed in a country from January to December.
Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some think this is only benefits workers, but not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph below shows the percentage of people in Africa subscribing to mobile and fixed-line phones from 1994 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, everyone wore clothes according to their culture, but now people wear similar clothes all around the world. Is this positive or negative development Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up early for work.
Write a letter to your local government and do the following things:
• Tell them where you live.
• Explain what the problem is.
• Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand from 1901 and its predicted year in 2101. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some believe that people should not continue to work once they reach the age of retirement. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your experience.
The disgram below shows what happens to pollutants from farming and industry once in a river system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People are never satisfied and always want more. In what ways is this a good thing and in what ways is this a bad thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays famous people are photographed by professional photographers everywhere they go. Some people say this is a good thing because the public are interested in their lives. Other people think that photographers are wrong to follow famous people. 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.
The chart below show the total amount of money of hose hold expenditure in the USA, dived in three categories, from 2000 to 2007.