The chart shows ways that schoolchildren get to school in three different countries.
Nowadays shopping has become a new favorite pastime for young people. What are the reasons for this? should they be encouraged to develop other hobbies?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary schools. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative inpact on society?
The graph shows the number of people taking parts in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2003, and projections for 2050.
Some people believe that to become successful at a sport requires a natural ability, others think that hardwork and practice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter.
▪️ Explain the important event.
▪️ Apologise for the situation.
▪️suggest a new arrangement.
Some people believe that hard work and dedication bring success in life, others think other factors, such as appearance and chance are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they are afraid of losing. For that reason, youth sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Deforestation caused by human activities is happening in many parts of the worlds, with serious results for the government. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
school teachers used to be the source of information . However, some people argue that teachers are not as important as before as the increasing variety of information resources. Do you agree or disagree.
The chart below shows the number of adults partcipating in different major sports in one are in 1997 and 2007
The graph below gives information from Annual Energy Outlook 2008 about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
should spend about 40 minutes on this task. People in many countries do not wear their traditional costume. Some argue that they would forget their history and tradition. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweight the disavantages?
Soal: "Some people believe that traditional skills, like cooking and sewing, are no longer necessary in modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam. Summarize the information and compare where relevant
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you decide to write to them.
Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter
• give them the background information
• describe the problem
• ask them to resolve the issue
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or phone. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will not be unable to go with them. Write to your friends, and
•Tell them why you are unable to go
•Say sorry for this
•Suggest an alternative activity at another time
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, • describe the situation • explain why you cannot continue at this time • say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that governments should spend money on public transport systems. Others think that taxpayers' money should be spent on healthcare and education instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows information about the popluation of new Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many buildings such as offices and schools have open space design rather than seprate rooms. why is this so? is it a positive or negative development
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of quipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
-say what you want the shop or company to do
Today's society provides people with various ways to lose weight, such as special diets or exercise regimes. Many people believe though that poor food and today's lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion?
n the modern world, a university education is essential in order to get a rewarding job and earn a high salary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He / She would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your firned. In your email describe where you lived when you were a student at a university recommend the best way for him / her for accommodation warn him / her of mistakes make when choosing accommodation
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaparisons where relevant.
In recent times, stress has emerged to be the major challenge faced by people nowadays. What are the causes of this problem? Suggest some effective solutions for the same.
some people believe that online learning is more effective and convenient, while others argue that traditional classroom learning is still the best approach. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps show changes in a local industrial village of England called Stamdorf between 1985 and 2015.
You visit a spot center regularly and there is a problem with changing rooms in it you have complained about it several times but with no success write a letter to a manager of the sports
The table below shows the causes of injuries in Australia for teenagers and the general population. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say
– Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished.
– Suggest a future use for this building.
– Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that havinv a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people believe that schoolchildren should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is commonly believed that nowadays the main factors that affect a child’s development are media, pop culture, and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how much cooking you have done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
Some people think the government should support artists like painters, musicians, and poets, while others believe this wastes money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself
• explain the situation
• say what action you would like to the company to take
The maps below show how the town of Harborne changes from 1936 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: Some people believe that it is important to take a gap year between high school and university, while others think that it is better to go straight to university. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, people are busy with work and do not have time to spend with family and friends. Why? What are the effects on families and society as a whole?
All parents want the best opportunities fir their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both of sides and give your opinion.
The wealth gap between 1st world countries and 3rd world countries seems to be increasing. How can we reduce this gap? Do you think that developed countries have a duty to assist developing countries in every way?
the graph below shows the average monthly change in the price of three metals during 2014