The bar chart shows the number of times per week (in 1000s), over five weeks, that three computer packages were downloaded from the internet. •Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that entertainers ( eg film stars, pop musicians or sport stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, But others think it will bring stressto the home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future career. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many wild birds and animals live in towns and cities. Some people think that the wildlife should be protected. Some think that they should be removed. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Children are experiencing increasing educational, social and commercial pressure. What are the causes? What measures do you think can be taken to reduce them?
Some people think thatparents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, However, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many customs and traditional ways of behaviour are no longer relevant to modern life and not worth keeping. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that old people should stop working at their 60s, while other sbelieve that they should work as long as they can. to what extent you agree or disagree?
Advertising has become an unavoidable part of everyone's life. Some people say that advertising is a postive part of lives whilhe others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.
The graph highlights data about the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas produced per person by four European countries over a forty-year period between 1967 and 2007
Look at the below picture and describe the life cycle of a butterfly. You should write the following: - Briefly about the butterfly (insect family) - Describe the different stages (eggs, caterpillar, pupa and butterfly)
The maps below show the changes that have taken place in Meadowside village and Fonton, a neighbouring town, since 1962. Beka
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
·say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
·explain why you won't be able to attend the party
·give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows：
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins，
Some people are born to be a leadership others believe that leadership can be learned. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In your school, one of your friends has been feeling down and demotivated. You take it
as your responsibility to cheer him/her up and do this via a Birthday party invitation.
Write to your classmates and talk about organizing the party. Please include
• the reason behind the party
• the location of the party
• discuss any other arrangements
You should write between 150-200 words.
This diagram illustrates the 2 different ways of how electricity is being produced from sea waves. The process requires the construction of a large chamber connected to a column with a turbine
Nowadays, when popular consumer products sell well, it is not because of societal requirements but because of advertising’s influence. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
You recently spent a vacation at the home of some friends who live in a different city.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
- thank your friends for letting you stay with them
- describe some things you enjoyed about your vacation
- invite your friends to visit you.
Children have to be educated but they also have to be allowed to learn things by themselves. To what extent do you agree? How will education develop in the future?
The pie charts below shoe the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The graph and table below show the number of fishers in millions for different regions in 1980, 1990, and 2000, and the world's top exporters of fish in 2000.
Topic: In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history oft h e house or building they live in.What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of.. their course 'very good.
Social networking sites are beneficial on an individual level, but for a community as a whole, it does have a negative impact. Give your opinion.
In some high schools part of the curriculum requires students to participate in community work such as helping the elderly or disabled. In what way do children get benefits from this? Do you think it should be part of the curriculum?
Some people say that new advancements in factory farming and the creation of new combinations of fruits and vegetables are beneficial, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Give contact detail for when you are away
-Give instructions about how to care for your pet
-Describe other household duties
Question--Some people say that TV Advertisement have benefits, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both views , give your own opinion and include examples from your experience
*Films and games can be accessed at any time from mobile devices, like smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Do the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?*
Many people believe that religion is not a good thing, others say it is. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people say that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motor bikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The chart shows sources of funding for research and development (R&D) in the UK from 2010 to 2012. The table below shows the percentage of national income spent on R&D for a range of countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their brunches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies. Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people regard video games as a harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videogames are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tonnes, from three different sources, between 1990 and 2005.
The map below shows the development of the village of Reymouth between 1995 and the present. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
some people believe that studying at universityor college is the best route to a suceesful career, while others believe that it is better to get job straight after gruaduating from high school. Disscuss both view and give your opinion. '
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unabled to continue doing this work. Write a letter to your manager of the organization where you have been working.
*describe the work you have been doing
*explain why you can no longer do this work
* recommend another person choice interested in the work.
In the circumstances of the present-day world, children should be given every encouragement to regard the learning of several languages as normal; to suggest the contrary seems both prejudiced and harmful. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
government has limited fund for postgraduate research therefore this money should be used for useful scientific projects rather than less useful subjects...do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that a vertical city in which people work and live in tall buildings is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss both views and express your opinion.
the table below give information about the underground railway system in six cities.
Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
You would like to apply for a full-time position at an international airport. Write to the human resource department and say.
-What job you are interested in
-Explain what you are currently doing
- Why do you think you are best candidate for the job
Some people believe that an armed police force would cause a high level of violence in society. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that traditional medicines such as herbal medicines or acupuncture are more benefit than modern medicines. To what extent do you agree?