You are planning to study abroad. What do you think you will like and dislike about this experience? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Geothermal power plant Generator Turbine - Steam Cold water Condenser (powered by (powered by turbine and steam) produces electricity) 4.5 km Cold water pumped down Hot water pumped up 2 The injection well Geothermal zone (hot rocks) 3 The production well
In many countries, traditions and customs are disappearing. What are the reasons? What should school and parents do to keeping our traditions alive?
The pie chart illustrates the percentage of employment staff aged in the public sector in the United Kingdom in the years 2015 and 2020.
The following pie charts show the places where adults aged 20+ and children in the age group 2 to 19 ate in the year 2005 in the US. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nuclear power is used both for weapons of mass destruction and the production of cheap, clean energy. Do the advantages of nuclear power outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below gives data on the hour of leisure time per year for people in someland.
The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999.
computers do not help children to learn effectively. on the contrary, their usage has a negative effect on both the physical and mental development of young people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:
•Say how long you want to rent the apartment for,
•Explain why your plans have changed,
•Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household wast that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Trung
In order to reduce crime, we need to attack the causes of crime such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. It is not enough to simply have more police on the street and put more people in prison. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In the future , nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying . What is your opinion on this matter?
Over the past few decades, international travel has become more affordable and many people now choose overseas holidays. As a result, tourism is becoming a profitable industry in many countries. However, despite the benefits, tourism can also create problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism?
You and your colleagues want to use a company room. Write a letter to your manager and ask for permission. In your letter.
Explain why you need the room.
Describe which room you need and why.
Tell what changes you'll need in the room.
Doing homework should be mandatory because it helps to retain knowledge students have learnt at school. To what extend do you agree?
People are living in a ‘throwaway society,’ using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
The bar graph compares the ratio of obese people in several countries, namely: Japan, Finland, Australia, USA between 1980 and 2000.
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that schools should only teach children subjects which are beneficial to their future careers and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about computer ownership in the US from 1997 to 2012.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museim 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
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extend do you agree?
In the future all cars,buses and trucks will be driverless.The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the diadvantages?
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive development or negative development?
You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author. In your letter tell him/her of the incorrect information give him/her the correct inf
ormation explain why they should correct it.
(QG) In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently purchased a new laptop online, but when it arrived, it was damaged. Write a letter of complaint to the company and.
Explain why you are writing
Describe the problem with the laptop
State what you would like the company to do about it
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six month period in 2011
The table below shows information about age, average income per person and population below poverty
The bar chart gives information about the number of overseas Japanese tourists between 1985 and 1995, and the line graph illustrates percentage of those going to Australia between 1984 and 1994.
Some people believe that food and exercise are not necessary for healthy and long life. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise the in formation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the modern day, with the fast pace of life and other factors, people generally suffer far more stress than they did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
the chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage changes in each caterogry of exports in 2016 compared 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reproting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
To solve the ever-increasing environmental hazards throughout the world, the best way is to increase the price of fuel. What is your opinion on the above assumption? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that technology has made the lives of workers easier whilst other people disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In many countries, the amount o f crime is increasing What do you think are the main causes o f crime? How can we deal with those causes?
The best way to solve the traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life city dwellers be maintain?
You want to sell some of your funiture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter > explain why you are selling > describe the furniture > suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Government should control the amount of violence in film and on television in order to decrease the level of violent crimes in society. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months.
In your letter, you should:
•recommend a city
• suggest a few jobs that your friend could do
• give some opinions about making friends with the locals.
In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that criminals shall be given a no pay work instead of a jail term while others deny. Explain both the views and mentioned whether you agree or disagree
Some people say the fashion industry is bad for the environment, as it encourages consumers to buy new clothes all the time. Do you agree or disagree? Keywords: fashion; environment Type: Agree & Disagree
Write a letter to your friend about your plans to go out with him/her and another friend on a small picnic. Include the following-
1. Where you plan to go?
2. What arrangements you already made.
3. What help you need from your friend with this topic.
The diagrams below give information about the Azadi Tower in Tehran and an outline project to extend it underground. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown
When a person spends most of his or her time working a job with little job satisfaction, their life loses meaning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects . Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and History are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.