The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian counties living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniform and appearance of their pupils, while others schools have very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having school uniform?
Some people think that cities are the best place others prefer to live in country. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside.
In some culture, children are being told that they can achieve anything if they work hard. What are advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
•ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
•ask what activities are available
•ask what the joining procedure is
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as wall as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write atleast 250 words.
It is common aspiration among many young people to run their own business, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in theri free time. Ohter say that it is imortant for childern to learn how to occupythemselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
“The graph below 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 comparisons where relevant.”
You read an advertisement about in the local newspapers about a discount sale at a particular shop. However, when you meet to buy the goods you wanted, you found the sale had ended.
Write to the shop manager. In your letter,
-inform him/her where and when you went to the shop
-what you felt when you came to know that the sale had ended
-demand compensation for the goods you wanted to buy
some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together .To what extend do you agree or disagree with your opion
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that government should not give international aid since they have disadvantaged people like unemployed and homeless in their own country. To what extent do u you agree or disagree?
In some cultures, people often tell children that they could achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this advice?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people teavelling in side these vehicles will be passegers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below gives information about how teenagers (aged 12-19) in one state in the United States communicated with each other.
The chart beelow show the percentage of household in owned and rented accommodation in england and Wales
The personal information of many individual is held by large internet companies and organizations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disavantages?
The table and the chart below provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart illustrates the change in age ratio of viewers per month to a European country from 2000 to 2011.
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explainations to support your opion.
“Some people view teenage conflict with their parents as a necessary part of growing up, whilst others see it as something negative which should be avoided. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.”
A company offers a temporary job with no salary, but it helps you to gain some work experience. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter, -introduce your previous work experience -tell the manager which department you want to work -describe what expectation you have from the job
People are encouraged to get rid of things in order to get the newest fashion and the latest technology. Do the disadvantages of a throwaway society outweigh the economic advantages?
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter
>describe the work you have been doing
>explain why you can no longer do this work
> recommend another person who is interested in the work
There have been some problems with the Internet service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the Internet company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
Some people think that teenagers who commit crimes should be treated the same way as adult criminals. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You recently organised and old a meeting for your company. Which took place in local hotel. In their feedback, participant at the meeting said that they liked the hotel but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel.
In your letter:
say what the participants liked about the hotel explain why they were unhappy about the food suggest what the managers should do to improve the food in future
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, ifso, how?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can causo serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many old cities around the world are going through a major process of modernization. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modernization? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some companies blocks their employees from using social media and web sites such as facebook. Do you think managers should trust employees to use time wisely, or do you think it is smart of companies to blocks access to some sites? Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012.
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue taht it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreignlanguage is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have had your computer repaired by your local computer supplier. You were extremely impressed with the service.
Write a letter to the manager of the shop. Describe what happened when you call the shop. Praised the staff who helped you and ask the manager to thank those concerned.
Advertising discourages us from being individuals by making us all look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Growing up in the city is better for children's development, and it helps them have a good life later on compared to living in the village. Do you agree or disagree???
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Two of each at least
The chart below gives information about global population percentage and distribution of wealth by region
The chart below compares the percentages of tourism dollars spent in different economic sectors in two time periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevant.
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 outweigh the disadvantages?
differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays, people are watching the same film, fashion and tv channels. To what extend do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages and what action should the government take?
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same same. This is called peer pressure.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that secondary or high school student should be taught how to use money management as a it is an important lifeskill. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In many cities planers tendto arange shops,schools,offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other .Do you think theadventages of this police outweight the disadvantages