Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer.
Wnte about the following topic: Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people happy? What other things in life can make people happy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
– Explain that you have completed your studies
– Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
– Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for?
Your English speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celbrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-say how important New Year is to people in your country
-describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
-explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two European countries from 2011 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows information employment rate across 6 countries in 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The chart shows the results of a survey into the causes of poor school attendance in the UK in 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain how this problem is affecting your work
● say what you want the shop or company to do
the diagram below show 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.
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You are attending a course at an evening school.
Write a letter to the director of the school with a complaint about the course.
In your letter, you should:
– Describe the course you are taking.
– Explain what you don’t like about the course.
– Give your opinion about what should be done about it.
The map shows Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The given pie charts show the proportion of British students able to use languages other than English. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills are required in the workplace. other thinks that, the true function of a universities should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What in your opinion, should be the main function of a university.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she will not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea
Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs in order to save money . Write a letter to the local council . In your letter Guve details of how you and your friends or family use the centre . Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community . Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main source in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative source of energy (wind and solar energy) are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The table and charts below give informations on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is distraction in universities regarding the main subject and several other additional languages. It is undeniable that studying plenty of subjects upon only few classes that you need has become inevitable part of our modern world. However, there is no absolute agreement whether additional lessons should be included or not
The charts below show the figure for work hours per week in the industrial sector in four European countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main characteristics, and compare with the corresponding ones.
The graphs below show the average daily hours of sunshine and the average monthly temperature in Darwin and Melbourne. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows average UK salaries, by city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many drinks and ready meals contain a lot of sugar, salt and other non healthy ingredients. Do you think governments should try and control this development? Give reasons for your answer.
Write an essay discussing two of the factors (getting the right qualification or having the right contacts) which lead to success in life in your notes, getting the right qualifications or having the rights contacts. You should explain which factor is more important in achieving success, giving reasons to support your answer.
The plans below the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. 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 graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US factories. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the changes in maximum number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph shows the number of visitors to a variety of art galleries in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and repo fling the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently moved to a new city for study and are experiencing some difficulties settling in. Write a letter to your friend describing your situation. In your letter, you should:
Explain why you moved to the new city.
Describe the challenges you are facing.
Ask for their advice on how to adjust better to your new environment.
The maps show the changes in Liverton docks between 1980 and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.(14.06.25)
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide(C02) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called “The book that influenced me most”.
Write a letter to the editor of magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
- Describe what this book was about
- Explain how this book influenced you
- Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
The chart below shows the average hours worked per day by married men and women in paid employment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
write at least 180 words
you live in a room in college which you share with another student .
however, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college . in the letter ,
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or madam
The graph below shows information about the recruitment of teachers in Ontario between 2001 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of unemployed people aged between 15 and 24 in five European countries in 2005, compared with the overall percentage of unemployment in those countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
The bar chart below shows the percentage of households with access to the internet in three European countries between 2007 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the book sales for five different types of fiction books from 2006 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka
The bar charts below show the prevalence of obesity among boys and girls aged 12 to 19 years by ethnicity, in the United States for the years 2004 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that arts, such as paintings and music are a waste of money and the government should spend this money on other public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV,vido games & other types of entertainment for children's leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behaviour?
Write a letter to the school.In your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain what sort of job you would like to do
•say what experience and skills you have