Some people say that travel helps us to appreciate other cultures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The table below gives information about the USA's top exports in 2021 and the percentage change with 2020. The bar chart shows the percentage of the USA exports sent to the UK between 2010 and 2020.
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are
unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
• State why you cannot go
• Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
• Suggest another time to meet.
Music is considered to be a way to connect people from different cultures and ages. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing are more beneficial to children and therefore they need more of these subjects to be included in the timetable. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the government should make public transportation free for all users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The chart and table below give information about population figures in Japan. Japan’s population: past, present and future trends.
The table below highlights data on the number of travellers using three major British airports between 1998 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Airport visitors, 1998-2003( millions of travellers per year)
You are coach an amateur football team. Write a letter to a local school requesting permission to use their facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities elsewhere. Suggest how this maybe arranged so that your team's training will not interfere with the school's activities.
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a realiable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
nowadays, plastic money replacements such as credit card or debit card are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and include your own opinion.
some people think it is better for childrento grow up in the city,while,other thinks that life in the countryside is more suitable for them. discuss both views.
Students in a school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork can be learned from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
the diagram belows shows the process of electricity production from coal
The table below shows the hours of leisure time spent by people in different age groups in Someland. #14
There is a trend in the 21st century in which people are turning to alternative healing like Ayurveda and homeopathy over allopathic medicine. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and provide relevant example and experience you might have.
These days people are living in their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care of the elderly. Do you think it is the responsiblity of the family to take care of their elderly member or should the government be held responsible?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are self medicating instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples f knowledge or experience. your own
Some people think schools should teach students how to become good citizens. Others believe a school’s main responsibility is to teach academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
•say who you are
•explain the problem
•say what action you would like the store to take
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reportung the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
: Some people think that paper money and coins will be replaced completely by credit cards and online methods of payment in the future. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about the percentage of people having COVID- 19 symptoms. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, people wear more Western-style clothes (e.g. jeans and T-shirts) than their traditional clothes. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
In order to change their appearance people often turn to plastic surgery. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach ?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the popluation in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
There are millions of vehicles on the road nowadays, and the number is predicted to increase in the future. Many argue that alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Drug abuse is becoming a problem in our society. •What are the causes of this and •what are some solutions
Some people regard video games as harmless fun or even as useful educational tool. Othera, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion do drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
You are currently taking a course at a college but you will need to have a week off during
this course.
Write a letter to the college Principal.
In the letter
Give details of your course
Explain why you need a week off
Say what you want the Principal to do
Some people feel that cities should allow for spaces for graffiti while others feel it should be banned. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. lisa
Question: It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centers and only bicycles be allowed instead. Ak To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, some people are renting accomodation, while other are buying their own homes. Does renting accomodation have more advantages or more disadvantages than buying a place?
Write a letter to the Planning Manager of your local council about a historical building in your area that is about to be pulled down due to the lack of money to repair it. In your letter
State why the building is important
What the building can be used for in the future
Suggest ways for paying for the repairs
Some people thnk that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What factors contribute towards happiness?
Some people feel that public money should not be spent on cultural amenities such as museums, theatres and art festivals. How important do you think these things are to society as a whole? Are there any areas which are more important for the government
Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news.
However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more
funding.’
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful cannot be learned at a university or similar academic instituition.To what extent do ou agree or disagree?
Some people believe that academic subjects like math and science are more important than arts and music. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the diagram below shows the process of using water to produce electricit. summaries the information be selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the number of people employed in five types of work in one region of Australia in 2001 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons.
In recent years, the bee population has constantly declined in many countries. What is the cause and soulution for this?
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should The two maps show the transformation of Westley town from 1815 to present day.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
➢ The graph gives information about the age of the population of Iceland between 1990 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
in some countries, young people have become richer, healthier and live longer, but they are less happy. What are the causes? What can be done to address the problem?
Some people think that the true function of a university is to give students access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.