The graph shows the amount earned graduates of different age groups in 2002. It includes those with a degree, those with a higher degree (postgraduate) and those with other qualifications. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Many people have a strong connection to their hometowns. In what ways do you think living in your hometown has influenced your personality and perspectives? Discuss the positive and negative impacts of growing up in your hometown on your personal development and whether you believe it is important to maintain these connections as you move through life.
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers prefer going to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house. The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter,
•say which points in the article you agree with
•explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that exams are the best way to assess a student’s ability. Others think that continuous assessment, such as coursework and projects, is more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people fail in school, but end up being sucessful life. Why do you think that is in the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life?
The pie chart below show percentages of water used in different sectors in Sydney,Australia in 1997 and 2007. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and makecomparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the amount of money given to developing countries from five organizations from 2008 to 2011.
Fossil fuels (oil, gas, coil) are the main source of energy for many countries. However, alternative sources of energy (like solar, wind, etc.) have been encouraged by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in school programs?
TRAFFIC AND ACCOMMODATION PROBLEMS ARE INCREASING, AND THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD ENCOURAGE BUSINESS TO MOVE FROM CITIES TO RURAL AREAS. DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGE?
Many scientists believe that seeking out life by sending messages into space is a good idea while others feel that it is dangerous. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taugh to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below give information about travel to and from France, as well as the most popular countries for French citizens to visit in 2000.
in many countries, younger people are forgetting their old and traditional languages. is this accepted? discuss both sides of this issue?
As smoking is banned at public places , some people say that this rule should also be imposed on mobile phones. What extent do you agree or disagree.
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you thunk the advantages of owing a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries today, crime nove and tv crime dramas are becoming more and more popular.
Why do you think these books and tv shows are popular?
What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many things that used to br done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does the development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
Keeping livestock, such as cows, has a significant impact on the environment. This has led some people to argue that eating meat should be illegal. To what extent do you agree or disagree that eating meat should be illegal?
Some people view sports as an important feature of our society while others feel it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some-people believe that companies should hire equal number of male and fema-lee mployees.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries people are living in a throw away society where things are used for a short time and throw away. what are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to
sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion..
Some scientists think that there are intelligent lifeforms on the other planets and messages should be sent to conduct them . Other scientists think that it is a bad idea and would be dangerous . Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over past thirty years that may cities in the world are now on big traffic jam. Car ownership number has surged over the past thirty years. In this essay, we’ll discuss how a large number of cars can cause a major traffic jam in cities and how government should encourage people to reduce using their cars.
Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some 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. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is universally accepted that eating too much sugar has negative effects on people’s health. Therefore, some believe that governments should control the amount of sugar people consume. Others think that it is the responsibility of an individual to control their sugar intake. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
The tables give information on the temperatures and the hours of daylight in two particular cities in the same week in May 2007.
ADVANCES İN TECHNOLOGY HAVE MEANT THAT THEY İNCREASİNGLY USE MACHİNES TO DO JOBS THAT PREVİOSLY DONE BY HUMANS.THE BENEFİTS FAR OUTWEİGH THE DİSADVANTAGES.TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DİSAGREE.
4 Telecommuting refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology . Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades . How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommutin ?
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasions, 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 the restaurant
-explain the reason for the celebration
-say what was good about the food and the service
In some societies the number of crime committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crime should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging business and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Research shows that overeating can be just as harmful as smoking. Thus the advertising of certain food products should be banned, as cigar is banned in many countries. Do you agree or disagree?
You are just back from a long journey and you met an airline hostess who was rude to you on the plane. Write a letter
to the manager and in the letter, you should mention:
• Why did you write this letter?
• What did this hostess do to you?
• What is your expectation?
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The table shows the amount of money given to developing countries by the USA, EU countries, and other countries from 2006 to 2010 (Figures are in millions of dollars)
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the magazine Teaching S.A. Write a letter to apply for the job. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
describe your experience and qualifications
explain how they can contact you.
Write at least 150 words.
You rent an apartment and recently a new neighbor has moved in who lives above you. They are making a lot of noise and this is disturbing you.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Explain why it is disturbing you so much
Tell your landlord what you would like him/her to do about it
The map below shows a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situations such as an, unsatisfactory job or shortge of money. Others argue that is better to try and improve such situations . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagram shows the process by which milk and related products are produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days many families move to other countries for work. Some people believe that the children in these families benefit from this move. However, others believe that it makes life more difficult for children. Discuss both views and give your own pinion