The chart below shows the changes in three different areas of crime in Machester city centre from 2003-2012.
In some countries, governments are encouraging businesses and industries to move to regional areas outside big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
the graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and grils at Starmounth School from 2006 to the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
an increasing number of people are choosing to have comestic surgery in order to improve their experience. Why do people have operations to choose the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development
Topic – Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers, while others believe that students’ attitude are important. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
There is a considerable amount of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having othe undesirrable effects on people's health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
some people believe that schools should teach students how to fight and physically defend themselves while others think it causes many problems for the youth. what is your opinion?
Some people think it is good for a country's culture to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that it is better for countries to make their own films and TV programs instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The first chart below shows the percentages of men and women in a country involved in some kind of home tasks. The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Zhazira.
You have just come back from a long bus trip. You were unhappy with the service. Write a letter of complaint to the bus company
stating your reason for writing the letter
describing why you are unhappy
making suggestions for improvement.
4.The diagram below shows the changes that have taken place at west park secondary school since its construction in 1950. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently ordered some books online. However, you have not received them as yet. This has created a lot of inconvenience for you, especially as you are doing some research for which you need the books immediately.
Write a letter to the authority in-charge to convey your dissatisfaction about the delay. In the letter,
● describe the situation
● explain why you are dissatisfied
● say what you want him/her to do
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some believe that non-academic subjects such as physical, and cookery education should be removed from the school syllabus so that the children can concentrate on academic work.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it.
Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.
Some people say that economic development is necessary to reduce povert in the world. Others say economic growth should be stopped immediately to stop damaging the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that modern technology is making people more social, while others think that it is making them less social. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe government should spend money on building trim and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the graph below shows the proportion of four different materials that was recycled from 1982 to 210 in the particular nation
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the Worlds are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
The diagram belw shows how instant noodles are manufatured.
The chart below shows the proportion of male and female students studying six art-related subjects at a UK university in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ln some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
many people today choose to take part in extreme sports why do you think people want to do these sports? who do you thing should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
The percentage of overweight children in Western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years.
Discuss causes and effects of this disturbing trends. Give your solution for the causes.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of the year and the heating or cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
-Give details of what was wrong
-Explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at that time
-Say what action you would like the manager to take
Many cities have installed cameras in public places in order to reduce crime. However, some people think that those cameras restrict our privacy. Do you think the advantages of this system outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.Other people are not interested in it saying it’s boring Discuss both views and give your opinion
It is often said that governments spend too much money on project to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your letter:
give details of the purchase
explain the problem
explain why you need a replacement urgently
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam..........,
The chart below shows percentages of males and females working for different duration(hours) per week in Australia in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in wichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
With pressure on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the change in average salaries across various spheres of employment in the US over a period of 40 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons.
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this case. Who do you think should pay for this case, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that it is. A waste of time to learn literature such as a novel and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
TOPIC 4: Personal vehicles should be illegal, and everyone should be forced to use public transportation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that adults should take full responsibility for saving money for their own future, while others think this could have negative effects on their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people are becoming serious overweight. Some people think that a solution can be to increase the price of fattening food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The reason why people buy products is to fulfil their needs and because of the products’ quality. Advertisements don’t increase products’ sales; they can only be considered a form of entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that young people are suitable for learning foreign languages. Some people think adults are more suitable. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Part 1 The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who ste five portions of fruits and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today's world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
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.
The charts below show rhe main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount Of support they receivedfrom employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people today user their phone for sending text more than talking. What are the reason for this? Are there more advantage then disadvantage?
You want to improve your English and a friend has given you contact details for a private teacher. Write a letter to the teacher and say:
why you want to improve your English
how the teacher can help you
when you would like to start having lessons?
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Test and examinations are a central feature of school system in many countries. Do you think educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?