The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time.
In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Meanwhile, we see some politicians enjoying power well into their eighties. Clearly, there is little agreement on an appropriate retirement age. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.
more and more people no longer read newspaper or watch TV programme to get news. They get news about the world through the internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
The map below shows 2 possible sites (S1 and S2) of a new supermarket planned for the town of GARLSDON.
The chart below shows the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent during work in households in one country between 1920 and 2019
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton, and planned future development of the site.
In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students.Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?
The bar graph illustrates the fluctuations in the growth rate value of average properties in Algeria, China, and Argentina throughout 2007 and 2010. Overall, while China showed an abrupt rise in their property price over the period analyzed, Algeria experienced a consistent decrease and Argentina exhibited a variation pattern. China began 2007 being the last position with only 2% growth in regular property prices, however, it exhibited a significant increase of around 4.3% in 2008, keeping the rise pattern in 2009 with just above 5.0%, until it reached over 6.0% in 2010. In contrast, Algeria, which led the percentage rise in 2007 with just above 6.0%, experienced an important and gradual decline to 4.5% in 2008 and afterward reached approximately 3.0% in 2009 and 2010. Argentina, on the other hand, exhibited fluctuations throughout the period, beginning with an increase of 3% in percentage growth priced in 2007, then peaked almost 5% in 2008. Subsequently, it experienced a significant drop to almost 1% in 2009, so it rose again to under 2.5% in 2010.
The graph shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Asutralia between 1995 and 2005
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
Some people say that we do not need printed news paper anymore. To what extent do yo agree or disagree?State your opinion.
The chart below shows the Japan’s population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. AT LEAST 150 WORDS
There are many ways to find a job: newspaper advertisements, Internet job search websites, and personal recomendations. What do you think is the best way to find a job? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
the total of Japanese who go to a board for tourism and the percentage of Australian in Japan’s tourist market from 1985 to 1995 rise. Do you agree or disagree
The graph below shows the sales of children's books, adult fiction and educational books between 2002 and 2006 in one country.
9 June 2025, The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101.
The graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods in the UK.
in some countries, people spend long hour at work. why does this trend happen? is it a positive or negative development ?
The graph shows demographical data corresponding to the quantity of immigrants to the United States between the years 1992 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
The graph below shows the number of library books read by bos and girls at Starmourth School from 2006 to the present.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntery work at the museum.
write a letter to the museum director to apply for the volunteer work in your letter
explain why ou want to do voluntary work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam”. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
The graph shows the spending three kinds of spreads in us from 1981 and 2007.
The maps show a present lay out of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment.
Bar graph shows 7 genres in the US
The line graph Illustrates the number of students from India, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia and Colombia, who enrolled at De Salle University during a period from 1980 to 2020. Overall, the number of the students increased significantly all countries. However, from 2010 the change for Vietnam and Nepal were much more severe.
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment？
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy with property but landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr. Matthews. In your letter:
Indicate your intention to stay
give information about maintenance issues
explain what you would like the landlord to do now
Some people believe that the rapid increase in population these days is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Others believe that the world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The pie graphs below illustrate the average of household incomes in Japan and Malaysia in terms of 5 categories in 2010.
ou had a birthday party and you were playing loud music. Your neighbor complained. Write a letter of apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it won't happen again.
The graph below shows the consumption of meat in Spain between 2001 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ou have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Apologize for the change of plans
•Explain why you are unable to meet him/her
•Suggest another time for him/her to visit
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, so there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspaper. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter :
Explain the importance of paper.
Tell them where you think you have forgotten them
Suggest a solution.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below shows the way in which men and women used the Internet in Canada in 2000. 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 appliances and amount of time spent doing housework and household in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the proportion of renewable energy of total supply in 2000, 2004 and 2007.
The graph below give in formation about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
The graph belows shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Brisk Cafe, by seasons.
Robot and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace human in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should:
explaining the situation
apologize for the inconvenience called
and say what you are going to do
The maps below show a land area before and after a hydroelectric dam was built
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wheere relevant
The first car appearedon British roads in 1888. By theyear 2000 there may as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disgree?