The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-year-old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three foreign languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The percentage of overweight children has increased rapidly in the recent years in several countries. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantges?
The charts below show the results of a survey of the primary exercise objectives and locations of a selected group of adults between 20 and 50 years of age. Summarise the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In many countries, paying for things using mobile apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant's manager. In your letter,
—explain that you would like to apply for the job
—give some details of any relevant experience that you have
—specify the days and times that would suit you
In the modern world, mobile and smartphone use has become universal in most parts of the world. Although there are clearly many advantages of this technology, there are many who believe it also brings many disadvantages. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses –
today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey
of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d
consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-
YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about how many Europeans citizens of different age groups who frequently went to gym between 1990 and 2010.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries student attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university period outweigh the disadvantages.
You have bought clothes from a shop in a different city, and one garment turned out to be defective. Write a letter to the manager of the store and explain
What did you buy there?
What defect did you find?
How would you like to solve this issue?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Asturalian household.The secound chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The table illustrates the proportion of people aged 65 and over in Canada, Germany and the UK in 1988, 2000 and an estimation of 2030.
The line graph shows the proportion of students aged 18-25 studying in the universities of Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand from 1961 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disvantages?
Nowadays, most companies improve their living standards through economic development. However , some social values are lost as a result. Do you think that the advantages of the phenomenon out weigh the disadvantages?
The internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The graph below shows the reported number of cases of influenza in people over 60 in village in the UK between 1990 and 1999.
The charge below, give information about levels of education by age range in Glasgow in 2010 summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the average closing prices of selected precious matals from 2013 to 2021
You had lost contact with a friend but you managed to get her contact lately and de
cide to write a letter
Explain how you got hold of her contact
explain why you want to contact her
ask questions about herself
Many museums charge for admissions while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums overweight the disadvantages?
YOU WORK FOR AN INTERNATIONAL COMAPNY, AND WOULD LIKE TO SPEND SIX MONTH WORKINGIN ITS HEAD OFFICE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. WROTE A LETTER TO YOUR MANAGER. IN YOUR LETTER EXPLAIN WHY YOU WANT TO WORK IN THE COMAPNY'S HEAD OFFICE FOE SIX MONTHS, SAY HOW YOUR WORK COULD BE DONE WHILE YOU ARE AWAY, ASK FOR HIS/HER HELP IN ARRANGING IT.
Universities should only procure digital materials rather than constantly textbooks. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this position and give your own point of view.
A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employee work from home, using a computer and Internet to connect with the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way.
Many people try to look younger than their age. What are the causes people do this. Do you think this is a good thing or bad thing?”
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh diasadvantages.
Many people think technological devices such as smartphones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for people to take risks，both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages？
Lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing important. What problems dose this shortage cause? What measures could be taken to overcome these problems?
The table below shows the percentage of households with selected electronic goods in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020.
some people believe that learning a foreign language should be mandatory in schools .Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Whare are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
The bar chart illustrates the difference between the number of local people in Europe in different age level who often go to the gym between 1990 to 2010.
The chart below shows the value of one’s country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015
Some people believe governments should spend money in saving languages of few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goodssuchas toys and snacks. Many parents areworried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provideuseful information to children. Discuss both views andgiveyour opinion
Some job employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times even on holidays.what are the advantages and Disadvantages
Some people think that the best way to improve road transport safety is to increase the drivers’ minimum age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think spending a lot on birthdays and marriage celebrations is a waste of money but others think it is important to the young people and the society.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The provided diagrams illustrate the energy consumption patterns in an average Australian household and the corresponding greenhouse gas emissions.
In many countries, fast food is becoming increasingly popular, and this is causing negative effects on people's health. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays a few people take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for a Business trip. What are the advantages and disadvantages on them and on their family?
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one untiversity in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
In many country, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after birth of the newborn. Do you think that the advantages of the maternity leave outweigh its disadvantages?