The two maps illustrate differences on an access of street to city hospital in the years 2007 and 2010
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities around the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is?
The chart shows the results of a survey conducted in the UK in three different years regarding the level of interest in 6 particular sports.
The Charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. The same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Thảo
The maps compare the village’s development of Stockeford in 1930 and 2010 within 80 years.
The charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in Dutch in five years
The use of personal cars has increased more than ever before but this use of cars causes many problems. What are those problems? To reduce these problems, should we discourage people to use cars? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
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 governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some cities have days when cars and other forms of transport are banned from the city centre. Only buses, bicycles and taxis are allowed to be in the city centre. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below provide the primary reason tourists visited Orange City in two different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, the family structure has changes, as well as family roles. What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?
The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of different countries population aged 65 years and over in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035.
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in million tonnes) in six different countries over twenty years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the average number of servings of ice cream sold each day in two different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows what History graduates did after completing their undergradudate degree course from a university in the UK. The table shows the sectors these graduates were employed in within six years of graduating and their average incomes.
Many people think that sports stars are paid too much money, while others believe they deserve their high salaries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The charts below show Australian dollars in Australia's trade in three nations from 2004 to 2009.
The line graph shows the persantage of four different types of feul in use between thw years 1800 and 2000
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In 20 years there will be less pollution in the air than there is today. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
The bar chart compares the proportion of 4 divers transportations usage throughout the commuting to work in one of European city in 3 separate years 1960, 1980 and 2000. The unit is measured in the percentage.
Topic: Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crimes committed by the young in cities. What has caused this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that having a retirement age ( e.g 65 years ) for everybody ,regardless of occupation is unfair .They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earliest age . Do you agree or disagree? Which type or workers do you think should benefits from early retirements.
The graph below shows the sales of children's books, adult fiction and educational books between 2002 and 2006 in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Children's books Adult fiction Educational books The sales of three different kinds of books between 2002 and 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Million dollars
You are planning to study abroad.
Write a letter of inquiry to
• give your brief personal information;
•ask for the terms of admission into that university
• ask for the possibility of getting a scholarship
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians and sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of Job should be highly paid?
Society is becoming obsessed with material goods like fast cars, designer clothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about the important tjibgs and that is why divorse rates are so high and family bonds are not strong anymore:our value system is disintegrating. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart illustrates the average time spent on manufacturing cars of 4 different brands in the US includes General Motor, Ford, Toyota, and Honda.
In recent years, many small shop have closed because customer travel to large shopping malls. is this a positive or negative development.
In the future all cars, buses and truck will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passenger. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below provide the primary reason tourists visited Orange City in two different years.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workes deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?
In the future all cars ,buses and trucks will be driveless.The only people travalling inside these vehicles will be passengers . Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below gives information on the percrntage of british people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010
The chart below gives information about the household percentage of spending on essential goods in China for the years 1995 and 2011
Some people say that 65 years of age should be the ideal retirement age where others believe that the late retirement also acceptable. Discuss your opinion.
The chart presents changes in the percentage of students who recieved higher education in different Canadian provinces in 5 years between 2001 and 2006.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows the changes in the places where people used to surf the internet in the years 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004. Summarize the information byselecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two charts show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in the years 2005 and 2015.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
Some people think that certain prisoners showed be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behnid bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
the line graph compares x country's domestic production and consumption of rice in forty years starting from 1990, while the bar graph compares the consumption of rice and other staples. units are measured in million tons.
The number of obese children is growing over the past years. Some say that parents should be punished for letting their child becoming fat. Discuss and give your opinion.
Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.