The maps below show the center of asmall town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Some people prefer to work hard to earn more but have no free time while others want to have a free time but earn less Discuss both these views and give your opinion
The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two Europeans countries from 2011 to 2015.
Some people believe that in near future, the role of teachers will be diminished and they will be replaced by robots and AI. To what extent do you agree?
Write a letter to the director of your company to recommend a group in your local community which deserves help.
In your letter, you should tell:
why you suggest helping this group
how your company can help this group
what the benefits your company will in return for.
Fresh water has become a global problem for the world. What are the causes of it? What measures government and individual should take to resolve the problem ? Give reasons and examples for your answer.
Public general have differing views with regard to the advent of concessionary aviation. Some people thinks it has provided a myriad of advantages by making overseas air travel more easily reachable whereas the opposite attitude is true for others. In this essay, I will discuss both views in detail and offer my opinion.
People living in the twenty-first century have better standards of living than people who lived in the past. To what extent [completely/ absolutely --- partly/ somehow] agree or disagree?
The graph below shows U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel (1980-2030). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend around 20 minutes on this task. The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Quite a few youngsters nowadays take cohabitation for granted, while others find it unacceptable. In about 350 words, state your choice and explain why.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel between finishing high school and starting a university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
the charts show information about the percentage of men and women age 60-64 who were eployed in four countries in 1970 ad 2000
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people prefer to read ebooks. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this causes for the libraries?
Some people believe that having sports in schools is a waste of time and resources, while others believe that sports in school are a vital part of education. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion
Children have to be educated but they also have to be allowed to learn things by themselves. To what extent do you agree? How will education develop in the future?
The pie charts compare ways of accessing the news in Canada and Australia
One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think are the cauces of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and report the main features nad make comparisons where relevant.
International travel is becoming cheaper, and more and more countries open their door and with more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
The diagram which illustrates processes of life cycle of a specie of large fish named the salmon.
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than developing countries. Other believe that all countries should have the same responsibility towards protecting the environment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
the two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features.
Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed.However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animal.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that books should be stopped in school and that video films and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?
Some people are of the opinion that long prison sentence reduces crime rate, while other believe other alternatives should be explored. Discuss birth views and give your opinion.
the chart below show the number of magazines sold
Nowadays, most scientific research is funded and conducted by private companies, rather than government. Do the advantages of this situation outweighs its disadvantages?
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Invite him to stay and suggest a date
-briefly describe the new house and garden
-say why you like your new house.
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country.
Some parents think children's behaviour should be strictly controlled, while other parents think children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give examples
The only reason why people work is to earn money, there aren’t any other reasons for working. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What are the causes and effects of global warming and deforestation to the world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do yo agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people claim that all zoos should be closed, while others claim that zoos have a positive impact. Discuss both views and gove your opinion.
Some people regard tattoos and body piercing as an extreme form of fashion. Why do you think young people are prepared to damage their skin, permanently, in order to be fashionable? Do you think teenage rebelliousness or peer pressure plays a greater role? Discuss.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering form health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara dessert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Many working people get little or not exercise during the work day, and have health problems as a result. Why do so many people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 side effects on local people if the centre closes
The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
It is well known that technological and scientific advancements have brought great changes in the range and quality of our food. Some people consider it an improvement while others believe that the change is harmful. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace with everything organised and the correct place. Whd is your opinion about this?
Write a complaint to a manager of furniture company regarding the purchase you made and the problems you had when delivery arrived. You should describe: - Things that you bought, The broken items in the furniture What do you want the manager to do.
An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. what are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers rather than smaller, more traditional shops?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In you letter
- suggest how you could help her in her home
- say why you would like to do her home
- explain when you will and will not be available
The table and charts below provide information about the destinations and employment of UK first degree holders. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.