The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. 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 process as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing excercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweight the disadvantages?
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and believe that change is always negative. Others, however, prefer to take risks and think that change is always a positive thing. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You recently visited a new restaurant in your neighborhood, but you were not satisfied with the service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Describe the situation that led to your dissatisfaction.
Explain how you felt about the service you received.
Suggest what you would like the restaurant to do to improve their service.
The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work until an older age to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?
You live in an apartment for rent. Your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your house owner.
Some pepple claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some students prefer classes with open discussions between the professor and students and almost no lectures. Other students prefer classes with lectures and almost no discussions. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
After working in your department for over 3 years, you feel the need to switch your department.Write a letter to your boss requesting a change in the department.
In the letter mention:
Why do you want to switch departments?
Which department would you prefer?
Why do you think you are a good fit in that department?
Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Some people say it should be banned from newspapers and TV programmes. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Beka
eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writing can be stored electronically. Others, think that printed books still play important roles. Discus both views and give your opinion
High school students are usually not good at managing money. What are the reasons? What are the solutions?
All the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older peoples. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city centre, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this policy, and give your own opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the view?
The maps below show changed in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make a comparisons where relevant.
In many countries not enough students are choosing to study science at university. What are the causes of this? What effects does it have on society?
The chart below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that educational standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the area of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of these problems and offer some solutions to it.
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next week, but you know you will be working
Write a letter to you boss or supervisor to ask for some time off .
In your letter,
-explain the situation and why you particularly want to attend the lunch
-specify the dates , times and amount of time off you will need
-offer to work late or come in early another time to make up for the time
Some feel that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a "level playing field" that reduces socioeconomic disparities and encourage children to focus on their studies rather than their clothes. Others say school uniforms infringe upon students' right to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behaviour and academic achievement. Discuss both sides & give your opinion.
Some people believe that advertising influences our buying decisions. Others argue that it has little or no real effect on what we buy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number of overseas who came to the uk for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Qualities a person needs to be successful can’t be learnt in university or in similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given table chart illustrates the seven different types of electronic devices used in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020.
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight.
Write a letter to the governor of the University. In your letter,
• complain about the situation
• say why this is a problem
• and propose ways to reduce the noise
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statemen
Some people believe that government should not spend too much money on space exploration . Do you agree or Disagree ?
In some cities, the number of tourists seem to be overwhelming. Why this is happening? What are the effects of this on individuals and society?
The graph shows information about the number of people in Australia who used Chinese, Arabic, Italian and Greek as their first language
Your next-door neighboor owns a small dog that barks throught the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighboor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
your reason for writing
what you would like to happen
a nice, respectful style
An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together, while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Huy Tran
you recently received a letter from a friend asking foe advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter > say why he/she would not enjoy going to college. >explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her. > suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age, Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good beheaviour to children?
In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. Give your opinion with relevant exxamples..
You eat at your college cafeteria at lunch time every day.. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter:
explain what you like about the cafeteria
say what is wrong with it
suggest how it could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
Some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this happen? Do you think it is a good or negative
Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nations art as opposed to art works from other countries. To what extent do u agree or disagree?
Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirtiesrather than at younger age. Is this a positive or negative development?
The chart below gives information on the numbers of workers in different occupations who migrates to Australia between 2009 and 2012 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of reason. some people consider it is a good idea, some are not. Discuss both views and your opinion.
It is often argued that reading non-fiction books is better than reading fiction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You and your family are living in rented accomodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
. Introduce yourself
. Explain what is wrong with the furniture.
. Say what action you would like the landlord to take
Write at least 150 words
In the future, fewer people will attend traditional classrooms and more will learn online. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
ou have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family.
Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter:
Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner
Explain why you have been so busy
Arrange a time to visit
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,
In the future we may have to live on other planets. For this reason, some people think it is necessary to spend money on research about space. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?