The internet has brought sea change in the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. what are the most serious problems linked to the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The demand of oil and gas is increasing so there is need to search new sources of energy in untouched natural places. Do its advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Robot and AI are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
The figure below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
There is a moral necessity today for the richer countries of the world to help the poorer countries develop in terms of feeding the population, education and health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
You applied for and paid to attend a series of three work-related seminars due to begin next week. unfortunately, you have just received news that your father has been taken ill suddenly and you will have to return home to Hong Kong to see him. You are disappointed as the seminar would have been very helpful to your career and you were looking forward to attending.
Write a letter to the owner of the hotel. in your letter
advise them of your inability to attend express your disappointment and apologies
ask you can attend the seminar was at the later date
if there are no more seminar this year ask for a refund
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events.Do you think the advatages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that staying in hotels is not a good option to know about a country or its people. What do you think about this viewpoint?
Boxing is a bloody sport that often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree? #sport
The graph illustrates yearly salary ( thousands of US dollars ) for doctors and other workers in seven nations in 2004.
In conclusion, although computers and the internet are necessary for children’s learning process, schools and teachers play a more important role in their education.
The users of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvatages?
You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion.
Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter:
Explain your varied achievements over the past two years
Express your interest in growing with the company
Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Phillips,
The line graph shows the persentage of Australians who were employed between 1976 and 2011 in four groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most people accept that we now live in a globalized world but not everyone agrees that this is beneficial. To what extent is globalization a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter,
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask to change the interview date
explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same horse that you did at university she asked for your advice about a studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend in your letter :
Give details of the course you took at the university
Explain why you recommend the university
Give some advice about how to apply
The pie chart blow shows the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows numbers of incidents and injuries per 100 million passanger miles travelled (PMT) by transportation type in 2002. Summarize where relevant
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sports should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
YOU HAVE RECENTLY MOVED TO A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD. WRITE A LETTER TO A FRIEND, IN THE LETTER :
1) EXPLAIN WHY YOU MOVED
2) DESCRIBE YOUR NEW NEIGHBOORHOOD
3) INVITE YOUR FRIEND TO VISIT YOU
You learned the news from your friend regarding a part time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company in your letter, you should:
Explain why you need that job give detailed suggest the time that you can work.
The two figures below show the rate of criminal convictions among men and women of different ages in the UK and the proportion of male and female prison inmates in the British prison system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first car appeared on the British roads in 1888. By the year 2000, there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion on the issue. Use your own experience or an example to support your idea.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California, and the rest of the world.
the charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in additon to English, in 2000 and 2010.
The retoration of old building in major cities in the world involves a lof of government expenditiures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Music should not be taught in schools along with other subjects such as computers and science. Do you agree or disagree? Or (How far do you agree with this statement?) (To what extent do you agree with this statement?)
The diagram illustrates how steel rods are manufactured in the furniture industry. Kadirkhan Zhazira.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negatove development?
Certain individuals ascertain that a broader age between parents and their offspring is more advantageous then being closer in age. Are the benefits of having more years of separation between parents and children greater than the deficits?
Some people believe that professionanls, such as doctor and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they shoul be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below illustrates the result of a British survey on the types of houses people liked, taken in 2005.
Today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the reals need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
chart shows proportion people inUK survey carried out i three different years who said they were interested in sports.
People living in the 21st century have a better life than people who lived in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life? Exam pattern and teaching methods
Some people think there should be strict discipline in schools for students to get good marks,while others believe teachers should be friendly.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below compare 2 floor plans of one trade conference held in 2009 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a room in college which shared with another student.However,there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accomodation officer at thee college
In this letter,
Describe your situation
Explain your problems and why it’s difficult to work
Say what kind of accomodation you would prefer.
The table below shows the amount of waste production(in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period.
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
•Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
• Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three differnt countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
These days, in many countries fewer and fewer people want to become teachers,particularly in secondary schools. What are the reason for this, and how could the problem be solved?
you and some friends ate a mean at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
give details of your visit to restaurant
explain the reason for celebration
say what was good about the food and service
The pie charts compare the proportion of the trend in using water in six areas all over the world in term of three different categories
Money should be spent on promoting healthy lifestyle rather than in treatment of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree.