An increasing number of people change their career and places of residence several times· during their life. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. nA ation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are using computers and other electronic devices to acess information. So, printing of books, magazines and newspapers should not be done. Do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people think environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries it is illegal to refuse people applying for jobs because of their age. Is it positive or negative in your opinion?
Some parents buy their kids a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a child having a large number of toys?
This exercise focuses on increasing your flexibility in using the language for graphs. Look at the chart below about the number of computers sold at VH Warehouse Ltd over a three year period and the sentences, which follow. Rewrite each sentence using the words given. Note that there may be more than one way of rewriting the sentences.
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashton Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarized information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think advantages of this out weighs the disadvantages?
You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon.
Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter:
Describe the poor experience you had
Include ideas for what the library should change
Explain why you feel the library needs alteration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The bar chart below shows numbers of seals, whales and dolphins recorded in the Gormez Straits from 2006 to 2018
Some people think that sports lessons are a waste of time. Write an article for your school newspaper, giving your views.
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’s study. On the contrary those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development . What is your opinion
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter - Explain how you heard about the job - Describe the kind of job you would like to have - Give details of your experience and qualifications Dear Sir or Madam,
The chart below show the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages? bring both positive and negative effects
the top priority of businesses is making money,and they do not need to have social responsibilities.To what extent do you agree ot disagree?
Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both side and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
Some people believed that maintaining public libraries is a waste of time because nowadays, computer technology can easily replace their purpose. To what extend do agree or disagree?
A group of people think that the penalty for each kind of crime needs to equal, another group says that before giving punishment wants to analyse the stimulantt and motivation of the crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Despite a variety of sports facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever before. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
In many countries nowadays, people still live with their parents after marriage and also after having children. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own pourer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large citites. What problems does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
You recenty went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
• say how you feel about his performance
• give details of your musical activities
• explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some people view conflict between teenagers and parents as a necessary part of growing up, while others view it as something negative which should be avoided. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003-2012 Summarie the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
In many places , new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Dome people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this ?
You recently visited a local museum and had a mixed experience. Write a letter to the manager of the museum. In your letter:
describe your visit to the museum
explain what you liked and what you didn’t like
suggest some improvements to help enhance the visitor experience
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Human activity has had a negative effect on ecosystems, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this cannot be changed while others feel that we can still take action to protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for 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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...................,
You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital.
Write a let to your teammate. In your letter
say how you feel about the news
ask about the treatment in the hospital
suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
More and more qualified people are moving from poor countries to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine . some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people , rich countries are stealing from poor countries.others feel that this is the only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. discuss the both points of views.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste
The graph shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large amount numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situatuion outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
•explain your accommodation requirements
•explain what your food needs are
•ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph gives information about the number of people in Australia who worked out moderately by different groups of age in the year 2010.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.In your letter
• introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some qustions about the club e.g facilities,members,costs.
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the numer of new shops that opened in one coutry between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant,
A recent study shows that children learn best by observing the behavior of adults and copying it. However, critics of this study argue that children are born with natural intelligence and develop their own habits instead of copying from others. Write 150-200 words saying whether you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
The charts show degrees granted in different fields at the National University in the years 1990, 2000, and 2010. In the pie charts, there were four majors given in those years: Computer science, Medicine, Business, and Law.
Some peoples say that it is right to use animals for our benefit,other say it is not good to exploit them.Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that being courage is good opportunity, while others believe that being courage is not necessary.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
IN A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES, SOME THINK THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO SPEND LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON CONSTRUCTING NEW RAILWAY LINES FOR VERY FAST TRAINS BETWEEN CITIES. OTHERS BELIEVE THE MONEY SOULD BE SPENT ON IMPROVING EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT. DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Many people, all around the world, experienced bad situations. Some belive that we must accept those things such as do not have a satisfactinal job. Others do not agree with this point of view and argue that it is better to try hard and change the situations. We will discuss bothe in the following essay.
The bar charts below show the Marriage and Divorce Statstistics for nine countries in 1981 and 1994
You said: China's growth is predicted to peak at 2030 and will slowly decline after to just under 1.4 billion in 2050. From 2030 to 2040, Chinas populous stays relatively stable and only decreasing by an insignificant amount. Unlike China, India's population will continue to grow until the end of the period. In 2050, India is said to have a population nearing 1.6 billion.