The development of telecommunications technology has enabled people to perform many tasks, such as shopping, banking and business transactions, without meeting each other face to face. What are the effects of this trend on individuals and on society as a whole?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
•Describe the situation
• Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Write at least 150 words.
Some people argue that technological innovations, such as mobile phone, are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attraction in Britain in the year 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to the manager. Write about your feelings and what you think the club
management should do about the situation. Write about 120-150 words.
The graph shows children by age group as a percentage of the young population in the United Kingdom between 1990 and 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below show what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing thier undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that hosting an international sport event is good for the country. Other think that it is bad. Dicuss both views and state your opinion
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their and attention to studying for qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that professional sportsmen and women are paid too much money nowadays in relation to their usefulness to society. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information on agricultural exports from the United States in 2019 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The table presents how much people from five employment sectors earned, in three different salary levels in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The personal information of many individual is held by large internet companies and organizations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disavantages?
success is determined by handwork, and luck has no relation to success.providing specific examples and reasons to support your position do you agree or disagree with this idea
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people work long hour, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Nowadays, as apart of education process, students work at acompany for ashort period of time withut pay.Do the advanatges outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently bought something from a TV home shopping channel. The product that was delivered does not have the same specifications / functions as the one advertised on TV. Write a letter to the TV channel. In your letter;
Say why and when you bought the item
Say what is the difference / what is wrong with it
Say what action you would like them to take
The chart below gives Information about the percentage of the adult population who were overweight in four different countries in 1980,1990 and 2000.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main jeatures, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the process of producing construction broicks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The 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 comparison where relevant.
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students.
Write a letter to the principal. In your letter:
-Outline the situation
-Propose ways to improve this situation
-Request a meeting to discuss this
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this be solved
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to England who visited four different attractions in Brighton. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below depicts the average number of hours per day that visitors from Australia, India, Canada, and Germany spent doing leisure activities while vacationing in Italy in December 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph compares employment rates in three sectors of the economy, in the UK, 2000-2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Public celebrations such as national days etc are held in most countries which is expensive so govt. should not spend money on it and on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below give information about workplace injuries in one country in 2018.
The chart below gives information about the age of women in Australia when they gave birth to their first child in 1966, 1986 and 2006.
The graph below shows the population change between 1940 and 2000 in three different counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. The graph below shows the population change between 1940 and 2000 in three different counties in the U.S. state of Oregon.
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel . In this letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the mmanager had said the time
say what you want the manager to do
ome people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believethere are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause and what measure can be done to address those problems?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rahter than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
The diagram shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. Summarize the information.
The picture below shows the difference in the layout of the conference centre in 2010 and 2025. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some students works while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
One of your friends wants to apply for a job that involves working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her. In your letter, express: how well you know your friend what qualifications he/she has why you think she would be suitable for the job
The charts below give information on the sales of three different car types in the USA and the UK in 2005 and projections for 2055.
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you haven't handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
Model answer
Dear Ms. McKeen,
My name is Leo Smith and I am a first-year student in your Marketing class at Capilano College. I am writing to you because I have a problem with the project you set about social media. The due date was last week but I'm afraid I haven't finished it yet. As you know, I have been absent from class for almost ten days with COVID-19 symptoms and I have not been attending lectures. I only managed to get the reading list from a friend and go to the library to do research yesterday. You will see from your records that I have never missed a deadline for an assignment so far during my course.
However, I am requesting an extension of one week in this case because I am so behind with my work. I hope you will take my illness into consideration and grant me an extension.
Yours sincerely,
Leo Smith
The chart provides information about the imported coffee and tea throw different four countries.
The government should reduce the budget on the arts and spend more funds on education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often claimed that wealthy nations should provide financial support to poorer countries for welfare, health and education. However, there are those who believe that it is the responsibility of developing nations to provide these service. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people think that secondary schools should spend less time teaching traditional subjects like history and spend more time on teaching subjects like communication skills and business. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people argue that individuals should take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, while others believe it's the government's duty to provide healthcare services to everyone in society. Discuss both these views and provide your own opinion. Support your answer with relevant examples and explanations.