In many countries, people are moving away from rural areas and towards urban areas. Why do you think that is? What problems can this cause?
Some people say young people should be encouraged to leave their family when they become adults while some argue they should live for a longer time with their family.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two pie charts below show the percentages of industry sectors' contribution to the
economy of Turkey in 2000 and 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and
reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place. However, others prefer to live in many areas over their life time. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
The leaders or directors of organizations are often elderly people. However some say that young people can also take the lead of organisations or companies. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. (20 mins.)
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern building instead.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent years. What are the primary causes of this? what measure should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?
Some people believe that education success mostly depends on teachers. Others however say that it depends more on the attitude of student and their willingness to study. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in
Australian universities over a ten year period.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words
Imagine that you are doing a project on learning English. You have found some data on the subject (see the diagram below).
Comment on the data in the diagram and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Why young people learn English
You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the April edition of the magazine Teaching Professional. This ad was posted by Mr John Sullivan, director of the Spanish department at The Language Institute of Great Britain in London, England. In your letter to Mr Sullivan:
explain why you are writing
describe your qualifications and experience
explain how they can contact you
Write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Air travel is one of the main reasons for increasing air pollution these days. So restricting air travel is the only way to prevent air pollution.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today,the high sakes of popular consumers goods reflects the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do u agree or disagree
Some people tend to take temporary jobs (they only work for few months of year), for they have time to do other things. Do the advantages and the disadvantages?
4. Some experts claim that most of the outstanding innovations and breakthroughs have been made by people with a high level of so-called ‘innate intelligence’.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on this theory in order to succeed in life for an ordinary people?
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for these resources in remote and untouched places.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.
The table below shows percentages of students with different attitudes for facilities in the
university in the UK in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
More and more people are reading news online, but newspapers are still the main source of news for most people.
To what extend do you agree/disagree?
The table gives information about consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the spending on research into renewable sources of energy in four countries between 1975 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The UN has recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, What benefits has it bought during this time? Do you think the UN will last next 70 years?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons whererelevant.
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past.
Discuss both views and give reasons.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in siz major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by
people and that they should have the same rights as a human, while others
argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs,
including use for foods and research.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries teenagers who commit crimes should be treated the same way as adult criminals.
To what extend do you agree or disagree with this Statement
Global warming is one of the serious issues being faced by people today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures must be taken by government and individuals in order to prevent global warming?
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store.
In your letter,
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
-Give details of your experience and qualificatiqons
In many city, planner tend to arrange shops schools, officies and homes in a specific area and separated them each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh disadvantages.
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult.
What is your opinion about this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many developing countries there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measure can be taken to prevent this?
61.The table and pie show the total value and sources of fish imports to the UK from 1990 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Write about the following topic.
To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insects as a food source. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 254 words.
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence on TV,video games, and other types of entertainment for children's leisure. How does this affect the children. How do you think the problem can be tackled
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travels to large shopping centre and mall to do shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
You have just read read in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
* Correct the information in the article
* Example why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
* Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
It is often said “ when is Rome, do as Romans do”, do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
In recent years there has been a considerable rise in crime committed by young people in large cities. What has caused this? What solution can you suggest?
Some people feel that it is difficult to do a public speech or presentation.
Therefore, it is a good idea for children to learn to do speeches as early as possible.
What is the importance of public speech in life?
Do you agree or disagree that children should be taught public speaking skill at school?
In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In some countries, more and more fathers take care of their children at home while mothers work full-time. what's the reason for this? is it a positive or negative development?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foriegn language can cause serious social as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Many people are choosing to live on their own. Is this a positive or a negative trend?What is your opinion and share your personal experiences? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, small central shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars.
Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
Today credit cards are easy to get in many countries, but some people who use them struggle to pay their debt. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
• explain why you want to reduce your working hours
• say which hours you would like to work
• describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......... .... .. ... .... ............. .................. .... ,
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduates degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.