The charts below show the percentage of total spending on four different categories by students in a European country from 1985 to 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
9/1 The chart below compare the number of people per household* in the UK in 1981 and 2001.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government's expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
##Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects.Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and Technology are more important than History. *Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leavingexplain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will costask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
The chart below gives information about the production of grains, measured in million metric tons, from the years 2015 to 2035. Production of Grains (2015–2035) Grain20152020202520302035 Wheat100105107108110 Barley50708090100 Maize3434.534.53535 Rice24.724.324.52525.5 The quantities shown are in million metric tons.
A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?
tThe maps below shows the town of Lynnfield in 1936 and then later in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
image-preview 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 shows the results of surveys in one African country asking teenagers the main reasons for using their phones between 2016 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the samepark today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-Invite your friend to come and visit
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities in the last 4 weeks.
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
In many countries, schoolchildren are required to wear school uniforms. Do you think this should this be enforced in all schools?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparision where required
City planners tend to arrange schools, homes, shops and offices in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
explain why you want to reduce your working hours
say which hours you would like to work
describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
the maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Bar chart The chart shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010.
Everyone should stay in school until the age of eighteen, considering the significance of primary and secondary level education in a learner’s life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to another country to study.You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying,so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
* give details of your study plans
* explain why you want to get a part-time job
* suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Write 150 letters.
The two pie charts illustrate the online shopping sales for retail sectors in Canada in 2005 and 2010.
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, ifso, how?
The two tables below show responses of different age groups to a questionnaire with their opinion about the range of books and the non-print materials in a local library.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015.l Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
some people say that girls and boys should study in different schools and others believe that co-education is important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in English and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crimes committed by young people in cities. what has caused this ? what solutions can you suggest ?
Salaries of senior management positions are much higher than other works in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Something in an airport delayed you and you have missed your flight. Write a letter to your airport customer service department. In your letter include:
* what delayed you
* how missing the flight effect you
* what you would like the airport to do about this issue
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. YEMEN 2000 2050 e at lea 3.6% 5.7% 46.3% 50.1% 57.3% 37.0% 2000 24.1% ITALY 2050 14.3% 11.5% 42.3% 61.6% 46.2% 0-14 years 15-59 years 60+ years
Write a letter to put a check on the garbage conditions in the city
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others belive that chikdren who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
hello Shopping is the favourite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping?
The opinion on preserving endangered languages varies. while some believe that governments should invest in saving them, others consider it a wasteful expenditure. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write to the company. In your letter
•Describe what you purchased
•Explain why you are not happy with the purchase
•Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
Learning English at schools is often seen as more important than local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it more important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure survival of local languages and if so, how?
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide CO2 emission per person in United Kingdom Sweden Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison for relevant
Some people think that success in life comes from ard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Dicuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think it is not necessary for adults to receive education in class. Self-study is a good way for them to study more effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•say about the concert
•say why you are unable to go
•inform how your friend can receive the ticket
the chart below give information on the number of workers in different occupatons who migrated to Australia between 2009 and 2012.
Challenge 4 : In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the percentage of female members of parliament in 5 European countries from 2000 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, there is a shortage of housing due to growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the countryside. Other argue for the regeneration of the cities. What are the advantages and Disadvantages of building new towns in the countryside?