The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was the electronics and appliance with 35% whilst the second most purchased via internet was home furnishings with 22% of totals sales. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion of 18% Nonetheless the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total sales with 30%, but weren’t he first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% from the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3th position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home’s furniture became at the last position of sales with 15%. In general, electronics had always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
Some people think the government should be responsible for solving the pollution problems which result from heavy traffic. To what extent do you agree?
You recently visited a department store. One member of staff at the store was very helpful to you, and you want to tell the store manager about this. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter say which part of the store you visited describe how this member of staff was helpful to you say what you would like the manager to do
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way people interact the way people interact with each other has changed becasue of technology. In what way has technology affected the types of relationships people have? Has this become a positive or a negative development?
After finishing school, some students go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020.
Many people think that, radio is the apt way to get information about the current affairs. Others believe that, television is best way for the same. Discuss both views and give opinion?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Give contact details for when you are away
Give instructions about how to care for your pet
Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
The format for this IELTS Writing task is simple. Just begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hard workers? what are the factors that should be cosidered while recruiting the staffs for sales positions?
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ome people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful carrier, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sport centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe the government should spend money on building trains and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic: Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?
The two maps below show an island, before and after construction of some tourist facilities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.
You recently stayed at a hotel during a business trip. However, you faced several issues during your stay.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Describe the problems you faced during your stay
Explain how these problems affected you
Suggest what the hotel should do to improve their service
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that lowering the speed limit will lead to maximum road safety. Other people believe that there are many other ways to improve road safety. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Rising oil prices are the best way to deal with rising traffic and pollution problems. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What other measures do you think can be effective?
The pie charts below give information about what young people in Australia did after leaving secondary school in 1980, 1990 and 2000.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while the other believe that it is better to get a job straight after graduating from high school. Discus both views and give your opinion.
In some earead of the US, a curfew is imposed, in wich teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless thy are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe taht other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that girls should take husband’s name after marriage while others feel that they should not follow this age old tradition. What is your opinion?
You have lost your student ID Card. This has created some problems for you. Write a letter to the director of student service. Write: Advise them of your situation; Explain how this is affecting you; Request a new card
Some think that too much money has been spent looking after and reparing old buildings, so we knock down old buildings and buikd modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. what are the advantages and disadvanteges of such a solution?
Some people think the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motobikes. Agree or disagree?
Many people believe that safe investments are better for their long-term future while others feel there is more value in risky investments. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some think individuals should support themselves after retirment, while others believe the government should be responsible for providing them providing them with financial assistance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The best way for the government to reduce traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph and bar chart illustrate the average monthly rainfall and temperature in one area of East Africa.
Some people believe that individuals are responsible for their own personal happiness . Others argue that happiness can be affected by other factors . Discuss both views and give your opinion .
Some people say that no one should work after the age of sixty-five while others say that they can work as long as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In today's world, traffic is becoming a major issue. What do you think the role of society and individual to solve this problem is?
the plan shows the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People nowadays are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Advertising affects what people think is important and it has a negative influence on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, people these days spend very little time with their children. What are the causes of this? Whom does this affect more, parents or children?
Psychologist have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true this statement? How far colour influence people's health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chats below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Fewer and fewer children are willing to look after their parents as they get older these days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows average daily sales of different food items in a cafe during winter and summer in the year 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show a residential area with a park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children
A company has asked your local council to open a factory in the area where you live. You and your neighbours feel that this is not a great idea. write a letter to the local council.
In your letter, you should:
• state what problems this might cause
• explain how it will affect you and others
• suggest what you want the council to do.
Government should provide free public Transportation facilities 24/7 to reduce traffic congestion. To what extent do you agree or Disagree
It is the government's responsibility to provide financial support to old people after they retire or individuals should save money for themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared accross the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you devide to write to them. Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter:
- give them the background information
- described the problem
- ask them to resolve the issue.
The government should control the Internet to reduce cyber-crime and ensure safety of users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Assignment 2:
One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion.
· What do you think the causes are?
· What solutions can you suggest?
❗️Submit until Saturday morning, March 28
Today people live longer after retiring from work. What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done to address these problems?