The graph below shows relative price changes for fresh fruits and vegetables, sugars and sweets, and carbonated drinks between 1978 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement.
Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter,
apologise for the changes
explain the reason why the changes were needed
explain the new arrangement
In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg. languages) and boys choose science subjects (eg. Physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?
Some believe that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think that people should be free to choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You live in a house opposite a park. Every day a man brings large dogs to the park and lets them run free. Write a letter to your local council complaining about the danger. In your letter
-say where the park is,
-say how often this happens
-give a description of the man and the dogs.
The environmental problem in the world cannot be solved by ordinary people because they can do little to change the situation. It is the responsibility of politicians. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what really want to do in their spare time. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. 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 table shows the number of exchange students from universities in Europe to Australia and vice versa. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. ]
You have recently been in a sports centre and noticed some issues in the changing rooms. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the centre and say
– What was the problem?
– Explain why it is bothering you.
– Suggest a possible solution.
Many young children have unsupervised access to the Internet and are using the Internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for childrean. Discuss problems and solution.
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents, but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss and give your own opinion.
Students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter
- Explain why you changed job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
Some think that people should not change their jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, companies and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for the first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you can only be there for the morning.
- say how you could help the new employee in the morning.
- suggest what the new employee could do in the afternoon.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical applianices and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feafures, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the various stages involved in publishing a book. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa
Nowadays, a lot of people are practicing dangerous sports, such as scuba diving and bungee jumping. Do you agree or disagree that individuals should take responsibility for their own safety, and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save others?
Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year several language die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Three Pie Charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Science tells us about the activities which are good for our health and others which are bad. Millions of people all over the world knows this and still do unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is and what can be done to change it?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the college site in the future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Learning a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think and see the world. The teaching of foreign language should be compulsory at all primary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
People doing dangerous sports activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not rescue their lives to save people doing these sports. Do you agree or disagree?
Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue? Angsa
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 study/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 study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
#Education | #Language - 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. (IELTS 9, AC)
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table shows the passenger and aircraft movements for last year at Singapore Changi Airport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter,
- Explain why you changed the job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy for them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below 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.
You live in a university hostel which you share with another student. However, your roommate creates a lot of problems for you, and you find it very difficult to live with him/her.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the university. In the letter,
• explain the situation
• describe your problems and why it is difficult to work
• state what kind of changes you would prefer
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country . Others say that these are not the only reasons ehy somrone should learn a foreign language Discuss both these views and give your own opini
You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you want to extend the contract
mention what changes you would recommend in the contract
Write at least 150 words.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for the children’s future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
univer
• explain why you changed jobs
• describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its headoffice in another country. Write a letter to your manager in your letter 1.Explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months 2. Say how your work could be done while you are away. 3. Ask for his/her help in arranging it.
The diagram below shows the production of a lead pencil. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa 3
Atomic energy is becoming more and more popular energy source. However, some people argue that nuclear power puts life on the Earth to danger. What is your opinion?
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, work and leisure activites. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples for your own knowledge and experience.
Many people nowadays change career more frequently than ever before while others stick to a single job. What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing career?
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students spealc at home in one school district in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and malce comparisons where relevant.
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 ?