In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large businesses which can make a difference. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show employment rates of males and females of different ages and the average age of their youngest child in the UK in 2008.
the supplies bar chart represents data about females in different ages that gave a birth to the first child in Australia in the year 1966,1986 and 2006.
“Many university students live with families while others live away from home bcause their universities are in different places.” What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
The given table illustrates information about the expenditures on health in five different countries namely Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey in the year 2002.
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The map illustrates the difference between the present and predicted future Islip town centre.
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that what individuals do to protect the environment cannot make difference, others say that individuals can protect the environment. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
The given pie charts illustrate the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world between 6 countries which is North America, south America, Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and South East Asia.
The pie charts give information about visitors to the US from different countries from 1988 to 1992.
The average number of hours of teaching per year done by each teacher in four different countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditiond are difficult, such as the Sahar desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Is it right to exclude male or females from certain professions because of their gender? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience in 250 words.
The table below shows the number of hours per week people of different ages spend using the Internet for different types of activities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
"Various countries have different approaches to handling mental health issues. Discuss how these approaches may affect public perceptions of mental health and suggest improvements to the current systems
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 and see Chris at a different time.
Begin your letter as : Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The given line graph illustrates a shift in temperature experienced in a month by three different countries namely Paris, Dubai, and Sydney in a given year.
The line graph gives data about the number of users of five different communication services worldwide from 1998 to 2008.
differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays, people are watching the same film, fashion and tv channels. To what extend do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
The bar graph bellow depicts information about the average hourse of unpaid work per week one by pepople in different categories.
Today, more and more tourists re visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.
The table below compares actual and predicted figures for populations in millions in three different cities.
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where condition are difficult such as Sahara or the Antarctic. Discuss advantage and disadvantage for tourist who visit these places.
n some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people. Why is this? What are the solutions?
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You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course.
Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about:
what course are you doing now
why you are not satisfied with that course
what course you would like to change to.
the bar chart compares the recycling rates of four different kinds of waste material in a city from 1992 to 2002, Percentage of different type of waste recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revenant.
the pie charts below show enrollment in different fields of study at a particular university
Today more and more students are deciding to move to a different country for higher studies. Do you think that the benefits of this outweigh the problem?
In the past, people usually stayed in one place throughout their life. These days, people often move around. They often live in several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
The chart below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the word.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•say how important New Year is to people in your country
•describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
•explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
The table below shows the result of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour for children?
The table shows the change in the number of cinemas in different regions in a European country between 2004 and 2009.
Some people say that music is a good way of brining people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line chart gives information Australia's exports with four different countries
The pie chart show what makes people most happy for two different age groups. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below illustrates five different industries’ percentage share of Brazil's economy in 2009 and 2019 with a forecast for 2029 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is differrent from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour your town to the writer of the article.
Write at least 150 words.
The two pie charts show the average spending by households in a country at two different points in its economic development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The lines graph gives data about the number of users of five different communication worldwide from 1998 to 2008.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reason? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should write at least 150 words.
The bar chart shows attendance of people in difference ages in music events in Australia in 2006