Some people believe that it is good for students to have the same teacher for several years. Others think students benefit more from having new teachers each year. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the average daily spend of three categories of international visitors to New Zealand from 1997 to 2017.
Some people believe that travelling alone is the best way to experience a country or a culture. Others feel that is better to travel with other people you know. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the reasons why people travel to work by bicycle or by car.
In the developed world, technological progress is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of radical technological advancements.
The bar chart below shows the percentage participation of men in senior development in three companies between 1980 and the year 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people thinkthateveryoneshouldbevagetarian ,becausewe do not need to eat meat to have healthy diet,to what extend do you agree or disagree
The graph describe the rate of adults in urban and rural areas who participated four free time activities in 1990 and 2010.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the meneger of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
× introduce yourself
× say why you are interested in this sports club
× ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
The best way to resolve the international environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2000 to travel to and from school using different types mode of transport. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-year-old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three foreign languages.
The first chart bellow shows how energy is used in average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a negative or positivedevelopmen?
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss bothe sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading storybooks are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Tourism is becoming so widespread that the number of tourists visiting old sites causes problems such as overcrowding, leading to the site being damaged and the quality of the experience of the visit being reduced, due to large crowds. To what extent do you agree that this is a problem and what can governments do to solve the problem?
r) Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Millions off dollars arre spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standard on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
There are many reasons that can motivate a person to stay working for the same company. Some believe that money is the main reason. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentages of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time
The graph shows the number of girls and boys playing sport in an English town in 2012
Some people say that the age of books has passed, information can be accessed in videos, computers, televisions, films and so forth. Other people think books and written words will still be essential for information dissemination and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The table below gives information about the amount of tax collected in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton,and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comaparisons where relevant.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodo...) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Unversities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give details of how long you will be away
• suggest how you will make up for the lost time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……………………,
some individual feel that working from home, while of benfits to employee, is actually a drawbacks for employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
SOME PEOPLE THINK YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO HAVE FULL TIME EDUCATION UNTIL THEY ARE ATLEAST 18 YEARS OLD .TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
You have applied for a job recently and have got a letter that your candidacy has been confirmed. You are expected to start on April 17, but you will not be available on that date.
Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter:
explain your situation
expressing your concern
suggest a solution
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or Madam,
The best way to motivate employees is to increase their salaries. Do you agree with this statement? Are there any other ways to encourage employees to work more efficiently? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
and IT professionals from poorer companies are leaving their countries for developed countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
The table below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006.
The table data below shows the top ten Internet users by country in 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite her/him to the party. In your letter:
- Explain the reason for the party.
- Give the date and time of the party.
- Suggest that the classmate could bring to the party.
The diagrams below show the design for a wind turbine and its location. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It has been argued that we should be cautious about the effects of Artificial Intelligence on humanity in the future. To what extent do you agree?
Technology is becoming progressively universal In fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for teachnology. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people aim to achieve a balance between their work and lines,but few people achieve it. What are the causes of this? How to overcome this problem?
Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. agree = followers, lovers, copy disagree = skip, do not care
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart below shows the total number of Olympic medals won by 12 different countries
The chart below shows the expenditure of tow countries on consumer goods in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wher relevant
Many people in society believe that having fixed punishments for all crimes is a more efficient way of dealing with criminals in the justice system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed punishment?
Nowadays there is an increase in people with an unhealthy diet and not doing enough physical exercises. What do you think might be the reason? What can be done to encourage people to have a healthier lifestyle?
The reason why people buy products is to fulfil their needs and because of the products’ quality. Advertisements don’t increase products’ sales; they can only be considered a form of entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates to get better job, other belief there are much wider benefits of university education for both indivisual and society. Discuss views and give your opinion
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices helps them develop better decision-making skills. Others think children need firm guidance from adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion