Many people welcome the opening of shopping areas near their homes. On the other hand , some people are strongly opposed to the construction of such facilities. If the opening of a large shopping centre in your neighbourhood were announced, would you support or oppose its construction? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Your company recently used a hotel for an important meeting.
There was a problem with the facilities in the meeting room.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter-
-give details about this meeting,
-describe the problem with the meeting room facilities,
-say what you want the manager to do?
The charts below show the average age of men and women retired from work in seven countries in 2004 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
—give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
—explain the reactions of the members of your family
—ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
The graph below shows information about the use of public transport in one country, by age group and location of residence, in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Q-It is foolish to get married before completing your studies and getting established in good job.Do you agree or disagree?
Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this.
Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain
•Why you are writing to them
•Why you think the insurance should not be increased
•What you want them to do
The two pie charts shows how many shopping sales sectors for retailing in Canada 2005 and 2012,compared to each year.
some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more, especially when other people like film actors or company bosses are paid huge sum of money that are out of proportion to the importance of work that they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement and what's your opinion.
The table below the results of a 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
More young people are now interested in becoming professional athletes than ever before. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Many people believe that children should spend their time reading stories rather than playing computer games or watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the amount of waste produced by three companies over a period of 15 years.
You recently bought a toy from a company online. When the toy was delivered, you found some problems with it. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter:
-Describe the toy
-Explain the problems with it
-Tell the manager what you would like her/him to do
As compared to the past, more younger people take medications for degenerative diseases. What are the reasons for this and give some examples?
The given graph shows the nitrogen oxide emissions produced by four vehicles. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing importance. What problems does this shortage cause? What measures could be taken to overcome these problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today’s very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed.] Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications?
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the community. They believe this would benefit both the individuals, teenagers and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
describe the public event
explain why you think he/she would like the event
write how you can help your friend with accommodation
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Xada)
With the increase in computer use, many people feel that schools do not need to put the emphasis that they used to on basic handwriting skills or mental mathematics skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceotable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no-one has replied to the taxi company. In your letter:
- so why you are writing
- how you feel explain what happened
- tell them what you would like them to do
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadventages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home/allowing student to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Some people believe that reading stories from e-book better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The map below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to company in your letter
-describe the benefit of sponsoring the sport team
-summarise the benefits of paying the concepts
-say how you think the company should spend the money
In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The bar chart shows the monthly spending in dollars of a family in the USA on three items in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people today are spending large amount 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 progression?
Do you believe that self-driving cars will become common in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and examples.
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client.
Write a letter to your senior director. In your letter
● apologise for what happened
•● explain why you missed the deadline
•● tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
The maps below shows the town of Lynnfield in 1936 and then later in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that competitive sports such as soccer can help to reach cultural interaction among people of different age groups and nationalities, but others think that it would cause problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There are more forms of study nowadays. Among them, Online teaching and learning has become popular. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting
ake a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people believe that art subject should be compulsary in school children.Others believe there are fsr more important subject to teach children.discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for tI time of year and the heating/cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
give details of what was wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time say what action you would like the manager to take
Some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today’s world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hindrance? What is your opinion?
Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sport competition. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this gap year?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram below shows how instant noodiles are manufactured. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask
your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● explain why you want to take time off work
● give details of the amount of time you need
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
at lease 150 words
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fueld in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In developing countries, rural children have less access to education.some people say that this problem is solved bquestoiy providing teachers and schools. Other think that computer and internet should be provided. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in comtemporary society. Describe advantages amd disadvantages of death penalty and give your opinion.