The graph below shows the average number of UK commuters travelling each day by car, bus or train between 1970 and 2030.
Many people think that home cooked food is healthy, but many people still prefer eating out. Why is this so? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
The best way to solve the traffic congestion in city is to provide free public transport for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar charts below show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in 2005 and 2015.
In most countries disabled people are not catered adequately, e.g. buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments rely heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide assistance and funding. To what extent do you support this measure?
In many modern socities grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grandparents. what do you think are the consequences of this?
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom reachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of
In some countries, the cost of living is rapidly increasing. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What effects might this have on society?
The chart below shows the distribution of different income groups in cities and regional centres of Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
Competition for getting into university is becoming increasingly fierce. Why are universities becoming more competitive? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports events has some problems that benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(
The table shows information on consumer spending on different iteams in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the main features and make ocmparison where relavent.
Nowadays some older people choose to live in the retirement communities with other people, rather than living with their adult children. Is it a positive or negative development
The charts beloow show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak othe languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the best way to improve the general well-being of school children is to make physical education compulsory in all schools. Others, however, think that this would have little effect on overall health and other measures are needed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negetive effect on children. To what extent do you agree?
People have the right to know about crimes committed in their communities, but publishing too much information can cause unnecessary fear. To what extent should crime-related information be made public?
Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers, some people think that it would be better for environment and economy if people ate only the local food produced by the farmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the table show the average length of video advertisements on the internet and average length of time viewers spend watching them summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mian features, and make comparisions where revelant.
Most country are compared by their economic success. Do you think there are some other important factors that need to be taken into consideration? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
The chart desplays the percentage of people using internet, and the pie chart shows the avarage of spending on shooping on the internet in different countries
Consumers are faced with increasing number of advertisements from competing companies.to what extent do you think are consumers influenced by the advertisement? what are the measures can be taken to protect them?
Salaries of senior management positions are much higher than other works in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that the best way to solve the problem of air pollution in cities is to increase the cost of vehicle fuel. others think that different measure should be taken. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Part time courses are on the rise and students are taking them up as an alternative to full time courses. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some say that secondary school should spend less time on traditional subjects such as history and should spend more time on communication skills and business courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
Test 3
WRITING
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
* give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
* explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
All The internet allows us to stay connected each other no atter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialise. To what extend do you agree or disagree with these statements?
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject what are the causes? What will be its effect society?
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European country city in 1960, 1980, and 2000.
Some people believe that country economy is the only thing to measure the growth of the country. Others think that other factors are also important to measure the progress of the country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some children start school when they are seven years old, while others start at the age of four.what could be the advantages and disadvantages of starting school very early.
Most of the world’s poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy traditional cultures and ways of life? Discuss.
The graph below sgives information about the percentage of the population in four asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table gives information about the water use in three sections in six countries.
The chart below shows the GDP growth per year for three countries between 2007 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet without face to face. To what extent this is positive or negative? Give your views.
The chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000,*20.., and future projections for 2025.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, girls and boys are educated in different schools rather than in the same school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The line graph below shows the relationship between crime and age in the UK in the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
: Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than the developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and give relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (15/16 years) (for example for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over the last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people say that economic development is necessary to reduce povert in the world. Others say economic growth should be stopped immediately to stop damaging the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people suggest that setting up more gyms will encourage people to remain active. What problems are associated with this proposal? What solutions can you offer for good health?
Topic: Some people think that men are naturally more competitive than women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?