In some countries today, there is an attitude that ‘anyone can do it’ in the arts- music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
Q. In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What problems is this causing? What measures could be taken to counter this situation?
The map show the lay out of a university campus in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meetings said that they loked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
say what the participants liked about the hotel
explain why they were unhappy about the food
suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The two graphs show the main sources of energy in the USA in the 1980s and the 1990s. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to population growth many people these days live in apartments with limited space and no outdoor areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh Its disadvantages?
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event
Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in helping
Give details of suitable experience
suggest ways you might help with the event.
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year.
Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of
noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
*Explain the situation
*Describe why it bothers you
*Suggest a solution
You have arranged to rent a new apartment, but will not be able to move in immediately due to some personal difficulties.
Write a letter to the apartment owner. In your letter
-describe the situation
-explain why you won't be able to move in right now
-say that you would like to move in at a later date.
Mobile phones have changed the way people communicate. Nowadays people can not live without them if they want to be a part of society. To what extent do you think this is true? Why do you think some people have not adapted to this type of communication?
Recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter Describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment Siri what happened because of the problem Explain what you would like the company to do
Nowadays, a person's worth appears to be determined by social status and material possessions. Values such as honor, kindness, and trust no longer appear to be important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What do you think are the causes of this development and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Some people support the idea of imposing taxes on fossil fuels ( oil, coal, and gas) in order to reduce energy consumption. Others disagree with this approach. Consider the debate and its arguments, and come to your own conclusion.
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Ilets The line graphs illustrate the information about a number of goods, which were transported by different modes in the USA since 1990 and previsions for 2040.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances andamount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct(eg. Dinosaur, dodos..). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
Some employers believe that job applicants' social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The map below shows the development of an area between 1995 and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that may cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam" How true do you think this statement is? What measurement can government take to avoid this.
The chart and graph below give information about three categories of workers in Australia and the unemployment levels within those groups. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people are happy to spend their whole lives in the same area. Other people prefer to live in many different areas. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, other think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph portrays the average figure of American people who visit a museum at a certain time in two seasons such as summer and winter in 2003.
People are using more mobiles nowadays. They seldom live in one city all their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend?
The graph shows the number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You arranged to visit a friend in Australia but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. Write In your letter:
-Explain the important event
-Apologize for the situation
-Suggest a new arrangement
The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve), and the number of complaints from passengers.
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programmes on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows different methods of waste disposal in four cities: Toronto, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur and Amman. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the chart and making comparisons where appropriate.
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.
You have recently opened up a shop in your area and as an advertisement campaign. You would like to send a letter to all potential customers.
Introduce your shop
Introduce your services
And offer a special discount for the new customers.
Write your letter in an appropriate style and format in 150 words on your answer sheet.
In the future, no body will buy printed newspapers or book because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompained by pictures. some people say that these picture are more effective than words. what is your opinion about this?.
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
what you want the new uniform to be like
and give some suggestions to handle the situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some individuals argue that governments should allocate more funding to railways rather than roads due to the former's higher capacity for transporting goods and passengers. discuss both views
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Some people feel that it is always wrong to keep animals in captivity, for instance in zoos. Other people say that there are benefits for the animals and for humans. Discuss both sides of this debate, and give your personal view. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breaking down geographical barriers and enabling people, who would normally never have the chance to meet, to communicate. What are the advantages of international communication online? Are there any disadvantages?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Vista Cafe, by season. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people happy? What other things in life can make people happy? (Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.)
Some people support the idea of imposing taxes on fossil fuels (oil, coil and gas) in order to reduce energy consumption. Other people disagree with this approach. Consider the debate and its arguments, and come to your own conclusion.
Modern building change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given line graph depicts the needs of enquiring that the Tourist Information Office received within six months starting from January 2011 in a city.