The first graph below shows the number of train passengers in the city of Sydney (Australia) between 1995 and 2004. The second graph shows the target for trains to run on time compared to the percentage reaching this target. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In a number of countries, somepeople think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?
Some parents buy their kids a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a child having a large number of toys?
Some people believe that manufacturers should be responsible for reducing the large amounts of packaging they use. Others say consumers should avoid buying heavily packaged items. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
Many museums charge for admission fee while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh disadvantages.
Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this¬? What solutions can you suggest? b
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for tI time of year and the heating/cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
give details of what was wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time say what action you would like the manager to take
Some people think that advertising targeting children should be banned. Others, however, think that they should not be banned. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or smalls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. BRITISH COUNCIL Candidate Name idp IELTS AUSTRALIA What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
many museums charge for admission while others sre free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
all the present time, the population of some countries includes a realtively large number of young adults, compared with number of older peoples. do you think advantages of this outweight disadvantages
Some people think that it would be better for large companies to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many developed counties now have large numbers of people over the age 65 . What problems might this cause ? . How can the problems be solved
Nowadays, most people in cities live in large apartment blocks. Does this kind of accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this trend can be negative influences of the youth and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exa your own knowledge or experience
In many countries small shops and town centers are going out of business because people tend to drive to the large-out-of town stores. This results to an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out of the town stores. Do you think the advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
In some countries people buy far more food than they need. As a result, a large amount of food is thrown away. Why do you think peole buy too much food? What could be done to reduce the amount of food that people throw away? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congesstion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?
people living in large cities have to face many problems in every day life. what are those problems? should governmentencourge people to move to regional town? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from your knowledge?
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (Đức Trung)
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for every fast train between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that it would be better for large companies to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
There are an increasing number of advertisements that target children. Many parents are worried that these advertisements may be harmful to their children. However, some companies claim that their advertising provides children with useful information. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
**Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?**
one problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. what do you think the causes are? what soultions can you suggest?
A large copmany In your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team foe two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. it has asked for feedback from the general pubilc.
Write a letter to the company.in your letter :
- describe the benefites of sponsoring the sports team
- summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend money
You have had a back account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it.
Large chain stores are taking over the marketplace in many places, making it impossible for small businesses to compete. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
I tried to own a large amount of toys can have its benefit and a drawback in your opinion. Do you agree that children should be given a large amount of toys constantly or not?
In many countries large amounts of foods are wasted. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is targeting children, and it should be banned because of its negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
Q-In town and cities the large shopping mall should replace the small local shops. Do you agree or disagree?
in my countries today, people in cities either line alone or in small family units, rater than in large, extended family groups. is this a positive or negative trend?
May museum charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
The two maps illustrate the layout of a theater in 2010 and how it was redesigned in 2008. Overall, the stage space was enlarged and several facilities, such as restaurant and corridor, were introduced to improve visitor experience.
21. In many parts of the world, more and more large supermarkets are opening and smaller local shops are closing down. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages for local people?
The supplied line graph displays average carbon dioxide discharges per individual UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007. Overall, while CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom and Sweden experienced a decline, emissions in Italy and Portugal displayed significant growth. Among the four countries,the United Kingdom consistently had the highest emissions througout the period, while Portugal had the lowest emissions initially however saw the substantial increases over time. In 1967 CO2 emissions in metric tones of the in Italy and Portugal witnessed with a steady annual rise, while United Kingdom initially had was a peak, around 11 CO2 emissions in metric tones throughout the entire period. However, CO2 emissions in Unites Kingdom fell gradually from 1967 to 2007. At this level Swedon soared in 1967 before experiencing with dipped to 2007. Meanwhile CO2 emissions in metric tones of the Italy, Portugal witnessed with upward trend. The amount of CO2 emissions surged between 1967 and 1977 with CO2 emissions approximately 1 and 4 respectively. In 1977, there was a steadily steady increase.
Some people think that the government should regulate the activities of large companies, while others believe that businesses should be free to operate without interference. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below compares data for the world’s large-scale and small-scale sea fishing industries. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
Interviews from tha basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some people believe that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
I am writing to you because I am unable to pay next month's rent which is due on Monday. Unfortunately, the other day, I lost my wallet in which there was a large amount of money. I have, therefore, had to ask my parents to deposit money into my account. Since the financial transaction is a time-consuming process, I will pay your rent upon receiving the money. I am so sorry for any inconvenience to have caused you.
Interviews form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some poeple think that interviews is not a reliable mthod of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At a present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large amount of young adults ,compare with the number of older people .do The advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, parents put a large amount of pressure on their children to achieve high grades at school, leaving very little to no time for them to take part in leisure activities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
In many countries nowadays, a large number of people are moving to cities. Why do people move to cities? Is this a positive or negative trend?