Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows the number of students who studied three different subjects in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
17 June 2025, The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012.
You stayed in a hotel where you faced a great deal of noise in the early morning due to faulty central heating system. Write to manager to discuss the problem, the conversation you had with the manager and what do you want from manager
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today, more and more students are choosing to move to other countries to have higher education. Do you think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
The table below gives information about languages with the most native speakers.
Giving lectures in halls to large numbers of people is an outdated method of teaching. With the technology available today, there is no justification for it and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 and large organisations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Countries should produce the food that population eats ,and import as littel as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons,examples to your answer.
The plans below shows a theatre in 2010 and 2012. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changes because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The charts below give information about attendance at entertainment venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009.
Some people think secondary school pupils should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number of books bought from different sources in one European country since 2000 with a projection for 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Gaining work experience is more useful in today's society than studying for a high level education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this?
In some countries defence expenditure is an important component of national security. Every country should allocate a significant portion of its resources for this purpose. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent
The diagrams below show two methods of collecting water for irrigation purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What are the reasons behind this trend? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge.
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for three months.
Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
-Give details of what you know about his company.
-Explain your current situation.
-Give your answer to the offer and explain why.
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalisation. Some people fear that globalisation will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers are the most important factor, other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Pie chart)
Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. What serious problems has this caused and what should governments and individuals do to tackle these problems. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge
Some people think that prisoners sentences should not be used in dealing with criminals. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children’s free time must include educational activities otherwise they will waste their time. What is your opinion?
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweight disadvantages?
The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
ou have learned about an international job that is available within the company you currently work for and you want to apply.
Write a letter to the hiring manager. In your letter
Say why you are applying for this international position
Describe the job you are currently doing for the company
Tell him/her why you think you will be good at the job
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam
Some people think that children going to single-sex schools are going to have better life prospects than co-educational schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries. What are the advantage and disadvantages of this?
With an increasing percentage of the population communicating via the internet and text messaging, face to face communication will become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree?
Many small, local shops are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets in the area. What problems do it creates? How could this situation be improved?
The charts below give information about attendance at entertainment venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal questions such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
Many people say that globalisation and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.--DELETED LINK--
Some businesses find that new employees who just finish their education lack basic interpersonal ability such as work with others as a part of team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? And how to solve this?
The bar chart below shows the international student enrolments at three universities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
The graph compres the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining second class degress or better at a major UK university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education in many countries. Some people believe that universities and authorities should help them so that they can get a university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the development of technology, children are now living in a world that is different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this situation cause for society and family ?
In many parts of the world, people look up their family history. Some people think that researching previous generations is a good idea but others think that it is better to be focused on the present and future generation\s. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two maps below give information about the facilities of a university sports court in 1990 and the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of money spent on advertising in five types of media in one country from 2010 and predicted spending to 2040.
The graph and table below give information about the percentage of graduates in Australia who worked full-time after university from 2004 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Machine Translation has made it much easier to communicate with people from other cultures but it is not without it pitfalls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of MT? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?