The chart below show the levels of participation in education and science in devloping and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below. Some people belive that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
Some people think that to reduce traffic and pollution, the government should increase the tax on petrol (gasoline). Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisThe two maps give information about the development of city hospital road assessment in 2007 and 2010. Overall, it can be clearly seen that there are various extended amenities built, such as a public car park and a bus stop in 2010. Moreover, there were two roundabouts constructed on Hospital Road to improve more effective traffic transportation. Firstly, there was a circular road added, which connected on the City Road and the Hospital Road, in 2010. By 2007, six bus stops were located surrounding the Hospital road, three each east and west. However, bus station was constructed on the west of its road, and car park, located on the east side allowing both public and staff parking, was changed to accept just staff in 2010. Furthermore, there was another roundabout added, connecting the Hospital Road and the Ring Road. The Ring road, surrounding the city hospital, had public car park built on the east side in 2010. ons where relevant
The graph 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work.You should like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
•explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum•describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
•give details of when you would available for work
Some experts suggest people a method to solve the environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuels and all vehicles. To what extent do you agree with this point? and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and inclde any relevant examples form your knowledge or experience.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about the job in a local company that might be suitable for her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves.
-say why you think the job would be suitable for her
-explain how to apply for the job
The chart below shows the percentages of males and females with higher qualifications in five countries in 2001
Nowaday, a growing nimber of poeple with health peoblem are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative develpment?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
You have received a job advertisement and decide to apply for the job. Write a letter to the recruiter. In your letter Express your interest in the job Explain why you are suitable for this position Ask some questions about the job
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of male and female staff who work in a major university by different sectors in 2012. Overall, while there are more female staff specialized in education, it is interesting that engineering is the most common field among male professors.
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your
letter:
● tell him/her about the problem with your photos
● say which photo you would like him/her to send you
● explain why you need this photo.
In some societies it is becoming too common for fathers to stay at home and look after children while mothers going to work. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that humans and animals should have the same rights others believe that they not intelligent as humans so they shoulkd not have the same rights. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
Some people think that visiting museums is the best way for children to learn history, while many others think there are several better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
n1) Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ou have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain the important event
• apologise for the situation
• suggest a new arrangement
Some people think that government should spend money for faster public transportation, others think that there are other important priorities of public transport (cost, environment). Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The charts below show the changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in a country in 1985 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
the charts below show information about honey-bee colonies and honey production in the US
The maps show South side, a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
- apologize and say that you cannot come to visit
- explain why you will not be able to visit
- suggest another time that you could visit
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from television as well as from international sporting competitions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
Learning English at school is often viewed 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 take steps to ensure the survival of local languages, and if so, how?
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
The pie chart below show the main reason why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050.
In many countries people tend to move oversea or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is.
Nowadays, we are producing more and nore rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can government do to reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
In the modern world, the rate of pollution is increasing.It is suggested that, ownership of cars should be restricted to one per family to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the increasing cost of living more and more people are looking at sustainable models. Discuss the benefits of this shift? Do you think the government must make it mandatory?
Globalizaion is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process. To what extent do you agree or disagree
As computer are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should spend money on the arts. Others assert that this money should be used to improve public services and infrastructure. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should be taught how to become good parents at school. Others believe that this is not necessary or should be taught at home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Compared to the past more younger adults take medication for degenerative disease. Provide specific examples and reasons to support your answer.
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Include the following:
– when you want to arrive and leave
– explain the type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
– ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Many countries think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress as equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.
Write to a real estate agent and:
● explain why you want to move.
● mention what location would you prefer.
● describe the accommodation type that you need.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays people buy a lot unnecessary manufatured products. What is the effect of this on individuals and society?
Is this a positive or negative development?
“The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories.” Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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 friend. In your letter
Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
Explain why you don't write earlier
Invite them to como and stay with you.
The plans below show a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asia countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predications for 2030 and 2040.
The natural resources such as oil, forest and freshwater are being consumedat an alarming rate. What problems does it couse? How can we solve these preblems?
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have some problems and can’t stay for the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out whether a refund is possible if you leave early
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,