Part 1 The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual ' income in 2007,2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
differences between countries become less evident each year. nowadays, all over the world people share same fashion, advertising brand, food habits and tv channels. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The majority of news being reported is bad news. Why do you think this is? Should bad news be banned?
Some cities have vehicle free days when private cars,trucks and motorcycle are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses , taxes and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter introduce yourself, describe your plans for the party, invite your neighbour to come
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed, and the average annual income per person in US dollars in categories in 2010 and 2015.
the map below show an industrial area inthe town of norbiton, and planned future development of the site
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
Some people think that children should obey and do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Others think that children controlled too much cannot deal with problems themselves in adulthood. Discuss both views and state your own opinion
Differences between countries are becoming less evident nowadays. People tend to have the same films, music, brands, TV channels, and so on. To what extent do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays, animal experiments are widely used to develop new dedicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is probably wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of the benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many countries have now banned smoking in public places. Some people feel that government should ban smoking entirely. Do you agree or disagree?
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can ben taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
The government have announced that it plans to build a new university. some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community
The table below show the production of milk annually in four country in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features and make comparison where relevant.
Nowadays, different media, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and even the Internet, publish stories about people's private lives. Why is it so? Should this practice be banned? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are planning a weekend trip to a nearby countryside area and would like to invite a friend who lives in another city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Explain why you are organizing the trip
- Describe the activities you have planned
- Suggest how your friend can travel to the location and where he/she can stay
Part 3. Essay writing. (10pts) Write an essay of 250 words on the following topic Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Therefore, it is said that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident. People all over the world wear the same fashions, watch the same t.v. channels, use the same brands and have similar eating habits. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph and table show the average monthly temperatures and annual hours of sunshine in three major cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they are afraid of losing. For that reason, youth sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programs and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programs and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The Research Studies show that overeating is equal ly harmful to people’s health as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of certain food products should be banned similar to cigarettes. To what extent you agree?
Some people believe that song lyrics which glorify violence and criminal lifestyles should be banned. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a ban.
The world is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.
When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sport facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from a country's developing and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided. 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 maps below ahow an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparisons when relevant.
The table below show the production of milk annually in four country in year 1990,2000 and 2010. Summarize the information and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevent.
You are planning to study abroad. Write a letter of inquiry.
- Ask for the terms of admission into that university
- Ask for the possibility of getting a scholarship
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The bar charts illustrate the number of US households categorized by the level of annual income between 2007 and 2015 with 3-year intervals.
Many people use distance-learning programs and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending collages or universities does. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that the problems cannot be solved if individuals do not take actions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
High-rise buildings destroy the character of a city. Not only should new ones be banned but existing ones should be demolished and replaced with smaller buildings. To what extent do you agree? Use examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people say that individuals do no protect cannot make difference, others say that individuals can protect environment.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently attended the annual jazz festival in your city which is held in a large park. As you walked from the parking lot to the festival, you saw a man in a wheelchair who was going to the same concert as you. He mentioned that there was no handicapped parking anywhere near the main stage. Write an email to the festival organizer and include the following things: Express your enjoyment of the festival. Explain the need for handicapped parking. Suggest a way to fix the problem.
Your friend bought tickets to the theatre for both of you. Write a letter to a friend to tell him that you cannot go to theatre. In your letter
-Apologize
-Explain the situation
-Tell him what he can do with the extra ticket.
Many people can now study at home through distance-learning programmes via the Internet or television, but some people say this kind of education cannot be compared to attending a college. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that mobile phones must be banned in public places such as libraries, shops or public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time on e-learning. However, television or computers cannot replace the book as learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extend to you agree with this statement.
You know what a building company Is planning to build new houses in immediate proximity to your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also people nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we cannot trust journalists. What do you think? What qualities do you think a successful journalist should have?
The given picture illustrates the process of canning of fish. It is manifest from the graph that 15 steps are involved from the initial catching to the final dispatch to supermarkets.
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The maps belowshow an industrialarea in the town ofNorbiton, andplanned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The huge increase in the number of people with illnesses caused by air pollution from motor vehicles has led to calls for all motorised vehicles to be banned from town and city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this suggestion ?