You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance that lives there. Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter
• explain your situation
• say why you feel unsure about living in the city
• ask some questions about life in the city
The two maps below show the town of Barmouth before and after proposed new changes to stop cars entering the old town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, economic growth has made some people richer in both developed and developing countries. While studies show that people in developing countries are happier now than before, people in developed countries are no happier than they were before. Why do you think this is and what lessons can be learned from it?
The diagrams below show an island before and after the addition of tourist facilities. Summarise the information in the maps and make comparisons where appropriate
In recent years, air travel has witnessed a significant rise across the globe, with more flights being operated for different purposes such as tourism, business, and trade. While this trend has contributed to economic growth and improved global connectivity, it has also raised concerns about environmental impact and sustainability. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument before presenting a final viewpoint.
After completing school, students should work or travel for a year before going to University. How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
The plan below shows the city before and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main points.
The diagrams illustrate the Central Library before and after innovation.
The diagram below shows a neighborhood before and after a mall was constructed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year'; before they begin workor university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Under British and Australia laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
As communications technology develops, people are interacting with their friends and family in different ways from before. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some school leavers choose to take a gap year to travel or work before entering university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this decision.
Some people mature with a specific career aspiration, whereas others remain uncertain about their preferred professional field. Nevertheless, societal norms often advocate for exploring diverse activities before determining the most fitting job position that aligns with one's personal inclinations. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Will this trend change much in the future?
Compared to the past, more people are studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student's home country?
Children's leisure activities should always be educational because they may have too much to learn before they become adults. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps show an area ,before and after construction of some tourist comforts.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps and equipment involved into cement making, it also showcases how it is used in concrete production for building purposes. Overall, there are several stages and tools which are used in this complex process. First of all, limestone and clay are crushed to get powder. Next, they are mixed before being put in a rotating heater. The mixture passes in a grinder to get thus the cement. This latter is put in bags to be stored and sold. In addition to this process, the figure highlights the method to manufacture another essential commodity in the building industry wish is concrete. Indeed, this material is composed from 15% of cement, 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% of gravel. The all is mixed thanks to an adapted mixer in order to get the final goods. To conclude, we can notice that cement which is crucial in concrete making, is done through several steps and using numerous tools.
The two maps show an island, before and after th constructions of some tourist facilities
The two maps provided show an illustration of an island, before and after the manufacture of several installations for tourists visiting the area.
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patient
Some people think that students who don’t take a break in studies between high school and the university are at a disadvantage compared to students who travel and work after high school before further continuing their education. Do you agree or disagree?
Homework is part of a high school student’s life. Some people think that students get too much homework nowadays. Why do you think students get more homework now than before, and what are the possible results of this?
TOPIC 2: SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT SOME STUDENTS SPEND A GAP YEAR DOING VOLUNTARY WORK OR PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY LIFE. DO U AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Some students opt to work or travel after finishing school and before entering university.However, many argue that work experience is more beneficial in adult life compared to traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patients are treated. Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
Express your appreciation
And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?v
SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Having year off before starting universities is becoming increasingly common. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Some people say that experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experience as teenagers, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that things learned at school are not as useful as before, and there are important skills to learn outside school. Do you agree or disagree?
after Completing High School and Before Going to College or university, some students take a year off either to work or travel. What do you think is better – travelling or working. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.
Some people believe that the experience children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
People use computers more extensively these days than ever before, and it is so extensive in our modern world that even children have access to these devices to play games or watch videos. This essay discusses the disadvantages of playing digital games on computer devices by youngsters and suggests some measures to reduce such negative effects.
Children nowadays watch TV programmes more than ever before. Is watching television good or bad for children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
in many countries people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweugh the disadvantages? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In many countries,people are now living longer than ever before. some people say ageing population create problems for government.Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having angeing population outwight the disadvantages.
Options vary on whether students should take a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is a good idea?
Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? what are the main consequences of this issue?
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give opinion.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates roblems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
shopping rather than going to stores physically. While there are some drawbacks to this trend, I believe the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. This essay will discuss both sides before presenting my opinion.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
The maps below show a land area before and after a hydroelectric dam was built
As child obesity becomes a serious health issue in today’s society, some people feel that TV commercials advertising junk food aimed at kids should not be shown before 9pm. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give a presentation before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really important? Should students be taught public speaking at school?
The two maps below given illustrates the before and after of an island which proposed redevelopment for tourism proposes.