In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much as noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Children usually want to play the same games and watch the same tv programs as their friends. Should Parents allow it or not? Give your opinion and examples from your experience.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why she will not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea Suggest the typy of job that would be suitable.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people believe that students should only study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as science and technology, and that subjects like art and literature are a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to flight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some feel that government should prioritise healthcare instead of other important areas. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the process of coloured plastic quality control. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is believed that the education system is the most critical factor to the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
Govt should spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performances for the general public. Do you agree or disagree?
Schools should stop using books for teaching children as they find them boring, and use films, TV and Computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change affect all the people in the world. Therefore, individuals cannot be expected to change their behavior and only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools are not necessary. Instead, children should be learning useful subjects such as science and computers. Do you agree or disagree?
With the pressure of today's people to succeed academically, some people believe that non academic subjects at school(like physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Exposure to international media, such as films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. What do you think of these impacts? Do you think that the advantages of these impacts outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart compare the presentage of utilized water in Sydney, Australia in 1997 and 2007.
The maps below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages
Discipline is an ever-increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of the parents, while others think it is the role of the teacher in school. Discuss both points of view.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for a manager in the local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this job
Tell them when you are free to attend an interview
The two pie charts show the percentage of pollutants entering a particular part of ocean in 1997 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
(QG) Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions?
Some peoople think that competition at wotk, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather tha competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think hard work and determination lead to success. Others feel that money and personal appearance are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The charts below give information about the typical temperatures in London, New York, and Sydney as well as total hours of sunshine for each city.
The graph and bar chart below show the avarage monthly rainfall and temperature for one region of East Afican
Task
Letter
You have heard a developer plans to build a shoppingbcentre near your home.
Write a letter to the council.
say how you heard about the plan
Explain how you feel about it
Ask for more information about it
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as foods, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe zoos, where wild animals are kept in a man-made environment, should no longer exist in the twenty century. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your onw knowledge or experience.
Some people say the government should give healthcare the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend taxer’s money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that exploiting animals by humans unethical. However, another group of people think that to satisfy needs such as food & research is acceptable Discuss both views and give your opinion
n today’s world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
Some countries have legal ages at which people can drink. Other countries belive not havingg strict laws is a better policy. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The charts below show the result of surveys asking undergraduates and postgraduates why they chose Vaster university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. M
You have been offered a job, asking you to start next week. You want the job very much but, because of
a previous commitment, you want to delay the start for another two weeks.
Write to the Manager, accepting the job, but explaining your situation and asking for the change to
your start date.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Some people spend large amount of money to buy tickets for sport or cultural events, it this a positive or negative development.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realised
there were some problems with the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
•explain why you took the job
•describe the problems that you experienced
•suggest what could be done about them
You should write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and health care costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem
Many people believe that being a trainee can be an excellent position for fresh graduates to promote their careers, but some do not. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These four pies show the percentage of men and women in different organisations with different working duration in each week in the UK in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that animal testing should be completely banned, while others argue that it is necessary for scientific and medical progress. Write an essay discussing both views and giving your opinion.
The table below gives information about students studying in six departments at an Australian university in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You were recently disrespected by one of the employees at your local supermarket,
Write a letter to the supermarket manager. In your letter
●tell him/her why you were speaking with the employee
●describe the employee's rude behaviour
●explain what you'd like the manager to do
The chart below shows what Anthroplogy graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Historical objects in museums all over the worlshould be returned to their country of origin. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. What extend do you agree or disagree?