Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The diagram shows how tea processed. 150 words.
# 61. The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014.
Despite health warning a large number of people continue to smike all over the world. Why should we concern about this? What solutions would you suggest.
Some think that too much money has been spent looking after and reparing old buildings, so we knock down old buildings and buikd modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
At schools, students should only be taught academic knowledge to pass the exams, and skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should be learned from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe sports at schools should be compulsory, while others think that it is a waste of time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the authorities should spend more money on healthcare than on other areas such as education and sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some parents prefer to have their children receive home tuition, an alternative that traditional education teachers have always questioned. What are reasons to support home tuition? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe online reading material should only be used for a cild to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The bar chart below shows the average amount of money spent per week on five different leisure activities by people in six age groups in the UK in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the yield of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains grown in three different countries in 2001.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the USA for different purpose between 1989 and 2009.
Some people think that modern technology has made shopping easier. Others disagree with this. Discuss both sites and give your opinion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in same place as other members of your family? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion?
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sidney College of Australia. You new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible. Write a letter to the direction of the school.
In your letter:
*Explain who you are and why you are writing
*Request these documents
*Ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
Although many people value their public parks, this space could be used other purpose such as residential areas for over growing population or to develop business and boost economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
IN SOME AREAS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS LIVE FAR AWAY FROM THEIR HOME DURING THEIR STUDIES. DO YOU THINK THE DISADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN ANOTHER CITY ?
The first chart below shows information about the consumers of water in Australia in 2004. The second chart gives details of residential water use in Australia in the same year.
The chart illustrates the consumption of three kinds of fast food by teenagers in Mauritius in 1985 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
: In order to prevent Covid-19 pandemic from spreading, many extreme measures have been taken such as quarantine, isolation, social distancing, which had significant impacts on different sectors, especially education due to school closure. In such a context, many people suggest that GCSE exam should be abolished to relieve the burden on students and the whole society. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this suggestion. What is your opinion?
Some cities create new housing for thier growing population by constructing a samller number of high-rise buildings.Other cities create more of Low-rise buildings whcih solution is better in your opinion.
many manufactured food and drink products contain highlevel of sugar which causes many health problems sugar products should be made of more expansive peoples to consume less sugar.do you agree or disagree
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this solution and give you own opinion
In some companies, social skills are given priority over qualifications when screening their possible employees. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In many countries around the world, shopping has turned into a form of entertainment rather than a way of getting what people need. Discuss the reason for this trend. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Write a complaint letter to the owner of a TV channel, to complain aboutvteh steady decline in the quality of their TV programmes over the last decades.
The chart below show the roth in the population in some of the world's largest cities as well as the population distrubation in urban and rural areas.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using public transport.Include reasons and any revalant to support your answer.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity? N
The maps below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is unnecessary to teach children about handwriting skills in our modern age. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The best way to resolve the international environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree?
With the development of scocial media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in ordet to meet and chat with friends which can lead to pottentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggesr to deal with this problem?
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You are going on a short training course at a college in New Zealand. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount of people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You had a meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write to a local newspaper to give the feedback.
In your letter, you should say:
• where the restaurant located
• what you had for the meal
• why do you recomxmend this restaurant to others.
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computer, the internet and smartphone, more and more people are to starting to work from home. What are the advantage and disadvantages of this development.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the price of three metals during 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
There is a sports stadium near your home where large number of people come to watch games each weekend.This cause you and your neighbours aome problems. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter-
-Explain who you are and where you live
-Describe the Problem
-Suggest what the local council should do
The diagram describes the production of canned fruits. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is more important to plant more trees in open area in towns and cities than building more housing.��To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people feel that students should learn from online materials, while others feel that it is better to use printed materials. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The maps show the extension which took place at the seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005.