The pie chart below show the percentage of five kinds of books sold by a bookseller between 1972 and 2012.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money should be invested better in other areas. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goids with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show the present college and its plan in 2025 as proposed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking the visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period
In some high schools, part of the curriculum requires students to participate in community work such as helping the elderly or disabled. In what way do children benefit from this? Do you think it should be part of the curriculum?
The company you work for is planning to provide special staff training Your duty is to find out if the local conference center has suitable facilities in order to hold the training. Write a letter to the manager of
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?
As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think that the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should pay for the cost. Discuss both views, give opinion.
Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？
Write a letter to the manager of a hotel where you stayed and left two important things
- Give details of your stay
- Why those two things are important
- How he can return the things to you
An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. what are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers rather than smaller, more traditional shops?
The graph shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
You recently moved house and you used a removal Company to help you move your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move. Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter,
•Give details of the move
•Describe the damage
•Say what you would like the manager to do.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products any ware in the world. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most peoples lives.others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilites . Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
The chart below show the result of a survey of adult education. The fist chart shows the reasons why adult decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information show below.
You need to take some time off of work to go on holiday.
Write a letter to your direct manager. In your letter:
Ask for time off and explain why
Provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to work
Describe what you will do to prepare or make up for your absence
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Snyder,
The government is spending a lot of money to discover life on other planets. Some people think that government is wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of public. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that lowering the speed limit is the best way to improve road safety. Others think that there are other ways to make roads safer. Discuss these two options and give your opinion.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
•Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
•State what your skills and experience are.
•Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You have recently moved to a new flat. Unfortunately, you lost some money the other day, and cannot afford to pay next month's rent which is due.
Write a letter to the landlord explaining the situation that you will pay as soon as your parents send the money
Also, mention that there are some pridem with the flat.
Some peolple believe that it is the best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsastisfactory job or shortage of money. Other argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
– ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
1.Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create , while others struggle to survive . governments should take steps to resolve thiw unfair situation . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Of all public transportations, a metro is the most convenient way to get around a large city. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Eco-tourism often involves visiting remote and fragile ecosystems, which raises concerns about the impact on local cultures and indigenous communities. What problems can this cause? How can these problems be resolved?
In the forthcoming, all cars buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, the others think government should spend more money for education in adult population who cannot read and write”. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show changes in student enrolment by degree at a university in Canada in 1980 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A council is closing a childrens playground because it is not being used often by children. Write a letter to the Council Mayor. In your letter explain
Some people believe that young people should focus on their education and not waste their time on things like socializing and partying. Others argue that socializing and having fun is an important part of youth and should not be sacrificed for the sake of education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Levels of youth crimes are increasing rapidly in youth cities around the world. What are the reasons for this and suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The graph below shows how elderly people in the United States spent their free time between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people say it is important to keep your home and work place tidy with everything organised and in the right place. What is your opinion about this.?
The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.
: For many , shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others . People , however, in the past mostly visited shopping malls when necessary . To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?
You have ordered a product on website and received a different product. Write a letter to the company.In your letter
Describe the product you ordered.
Explain why you aren't satisfied with the product you received.
Let them know what actions you expect them to take
The table below shows the percentage participation of women in senior management in three companies between 1975 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Summer people think that advertising a targeting children should be banned other think that they should not be banned discuss about the views and give your opinion
Nowadays as a part of the education process students are working for a company for a short period of time without pay. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and the holiday
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
The charts below shows the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programs) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
The government should pay for the college fees for everyone who wants to study at the University. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Some educationalists argue that non-exam, arts-based subjects, such as music, drama, art and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?