The bar chart providés key information about 2002 to 2013 display global sales of the to five mobile phone brands. The units are measured in millions. Overall, it is clear from the graph that Samsung sales out perfom all competing companies during the period. In addition, both the Samsung and Nokia have seen steady growth over the years, whereas other startups have seen little change over the period. According to what is shown, the Samsung and Nokia during the period between 2009 and 2013, there was significant different in the sales rate. While in 2011 both companies witnessed a study change in their total sales ratio. Moreover, the graph shows that in 2013, Samsung's phone sales rose to a legendary level.in terms of Apple , LG and ZTE,theye are considered as startups also the bar chart shows that LG has the highest sales in 2009. While ZTE company has not change over the past years and has remined constant. Finally,Apple is considered to have achieved great results over the past years.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it,
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.
The two maps below show changes in University campus in many years.
Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement？
Most countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? Solutions to change negative attitudes?
Nowadays the way many people intereact with each other had changed because of technology. In what ways technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have verbally complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter
Describe what the problems with the changing rooms is
Say what happened the last times you complained
Explain what you want the manager to do
Some people believe that governments should invest more in protecting minority languages, while others think that this would be a waste of valuable resources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Virtual reality technology is becoming increasingly popular. Some people believe it will change the way people interact with each other. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing.TWhy do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Trying to save endangered animal species from extinction is a waste of valuable resources. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the number of male and female students doing scientific research across a range of disciplines at a UK university in 2009.
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 ensure the survival of local languages and, if so how? give reason for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have some documents that you need to be translated into another language as soon as
possible. Write a letter to a translation agency. In your letter
● say what the documents are
● explain why you need them to be translated
● ask for the documents to be translated urgently
The charts below show the proportion of British students at one University in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
9 June 2025, The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101.
Topic: Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The range and quality of foods have been improved with the development of technology and scientific advance. Some people think it is a good development while others consider it harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Social networking website, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram improve international relationships that people all over the world are free to communicate an exchange ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Climate change is causing extreme weather conditions. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to mitigate its effects?
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 charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in housholds in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant
Some scientists think that there are intelligent forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think that it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
The graphs show changes in spending habits of people in the UK between 1971 and 2001.
You work (or an international company, and would like to spend six months
working in its head office in anothor country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his or her help in arranging it
Human activity has had a negative effect on ecosystems, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this cannot be changes while others feel that we can still take action protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people think that young people are suitable for learning foreign languages. Some people think adults are more suitable. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some think that computer games are dangerous for children in every way, while others think that computer games help children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below show the changein in ownership of electronical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in hosueholds
Handwriting today is less formal than it was in the past. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the town of Langley in 1910 and 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
• give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that students should learn a range of practical skills at school ( Such as car maintenance or accountancy ) along side traditional subjects like maths and physics. Do you agree or disagree with this view ?
Some teacher think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantage outweigh the disadvantage
You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will now be unable to go with them. Write to your friends and
•Tell them why you are unable to go
• Say sorry for this
• Suggest an alternative activity at another time.
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend. In your letter: Asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need Saying why you need them Making arrangements to meet
The given maps compare the changes that took place at a city hospital in 2 different years,2007 and 2010
The table below gives information about the UK's top 5 exports in 2020 and the percentage change with the previous year. The bar chart shows the percentage of UK exports sent to the EU between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliance
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leavingexplain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will costask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreing country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreing language. Discuss both these viers and give your own opinion.
These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career several times during their life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
There are some problems in the changing room in your sport center. Write a letter to the sport center manager. In your letter, you should:
- Describe the problems in the changing room
- Explain why the sport center is important for you
- Suggest what the manager should do.
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers- based on technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the price of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaprisons where relevant.
Dieting can change a person's life for the better or ruin one's health completely.What is your opinion?
The chart bellow shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.