You have recently come across a news story in your country that has attracted a great deal of public interest.
Write a letter to a friend you know through Facebook. In your letter:
•describe the news story
•explain why people are interested in it
•say how the story personally relates to you
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …,
The tables above show sales of fair trade coffee and bananas in five countries in Europe in 1999 and 2004.
The graph below gives information about the number of tourists who visited five different countries between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
in many countries around the world, rural people are moving to citites, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the houses or building they live in. What is the reason for this? How can people research on this?
Some countries are struggling with increases in crime rates. Some believe that having more police on the streets is best way to reduce and combat crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly commn. Does this development have more advtanges or more disadvantages?
In many countries, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find employees with the right skills. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can be suggested? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response.
Some people think that government should not give international aid since people have disadvantages like unemployment and homeless in their own country. To what extent do u you agree or disagree?
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
in some counties university students live at flat with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend to the university in other city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country’s success , while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a country’s success. what are these factors ? which, of all factors, do you think are the most important ?
Many countries believe that hosting international sporting events like Olympics or World Cup is a great idea. Others think it is a huge mistake. Give the adaavantages and disadvantages of hosting international sporting events.
You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter:
• Write the reasons for organizing the party
• Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party
• Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions
You do not need to write any addresses.
write a letter o your friend in foreign country, write that you are planning a holiday .
write in your letter that
why you are planning this trip
what are your plans for it
ask your friend to join you for the holiday
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice about living in your city.
Write a letter to your fried, in your letter:
suggest an intersting part of the city to live in
describle the public transport in your city
say how your friend can meet your new people there
The chart and table below give information about healtheare resources and life expectancy in different countries.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The pie chart below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010 summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make conversion where relevant
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. What is your opinion?
In the past peope used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts show information about percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970-2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair as parents feel under pressure to buy these kinds of this for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Living in a country when you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious serius social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below give information on the ages of people when they got married in one particular country in 1996 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and repairing the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graphs illustrate the changes in having washing machines, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners in households and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.
These days, people in many countries are living in a “throw-away” society, which means people use things for a short time and then just throw them away. What are the reasons for this and what are the consequences?
The pie chart below shows the highest level of education achieved by people over age 21 in two different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that hosting an international sport event is good for the country. Other think that it is bad. Dicuss both views and state your opinion
Globalization has significantly increased interactions between countries through trade, culture, and technology. Some people believe that globalization brings more benefits than drawbacks. Others argue that it causes more problems than advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of people in one country who accessed the news from four sources between 1995 and the present, with projections to 2025.
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it doesn't solve poverty. therefore developed countries should give other type of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answers with examples.
In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both the industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?
The graph below shows the total amount of waste produced by cities and towns of six countries in 1980, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Most countries allow 18 years old people to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow it at this age, while other people think that the age to start driving should be at least 25. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of international applicants to the university of one European country.
Many people think that if plenty of death system introduce in country the crimate rate get decrease. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below illustrate the percentages of people in five different employment situations in the country of Evonia over three age categories: 17-25 years old, 26-40 years old and 41-65 years old.
Describe one of the recent or historical events that is important in your country? How will people learn from that event?
it is believed that children from countries with high level of unemployment should be offered only primary education and should noy be offered secondary education as it unlikely that they will get a job in the future anyway. do you agree or disagree?
Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
The table below shows the number of kilometres passagers travelled on five types of transport in a european country in 1995,2005 and 2015.
Nowadays, in many countries, young people do not stay with their parents. Instead , they move to another place to work or study. In your opinion, is this a positive or negative trend?
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two differnt countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and your family.
•Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find.
•Give your preference for the location of the accommodation.
You do not need to write any addresses.
The graph below shows the percentage of people in a European country reporting high levels of anxiety, by age group, from 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.