Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact on local inhabitants and the environment. However, others claim that it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion. #224
The plans below shot the site of an airport and how it will look after redevelopments next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In the future, the younger generation will have nothing to learn from their parents or grandparents. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss, giving examples from your own knowledge and experience.
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 outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows gross earnings from fiction book sales between 2006 and 2010.
Studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way to learn the language.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The maps below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka
Some people believe in 100 years, our lives will be much easier, others are uncertain about this. What is your opinion?
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time spent on laerning facts and not enugh on learning practical skills. do you agree or disagree?
Your English speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project helshe is doing about celebrating New year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Say how important New year is to people in your country
Describe how New year is celebrated in your country
Explain what you like about New year celebrations in your country
In recent years owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? What do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The presented table compares data about the proportion of workers whose jobs were in 6 various industries in Australia from 1989 to 2009.
Overall, it was important that the percentage of all sectors other than Manufacturing and REtail increased over the period of 20 years.
According to the diagram, manufacturing, the main sector that had the highest fraction of employees in 1989 in Australia, formed 15% in the beginning; then it reduced to 9.8% in 2009.In addition, Retail declined from 11.8% in 1989 to just over one-tenth in 2009. In contrast to the prior elements the portion of health care composed 9.6% in 1989; thereafter, it rose to 11.3% in 2009.
The graph demonstrates that Construction constituted 7.6% in 1989, after that, it roughly 1% climbed in 2009. Education and Tourism, making up approximately the same portion as each other in 2009 at almost 7.5%, constituted respectively 6.8 and 5.5 per cent at the start.
These pie charts show how the rates of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) change in 2015 and 2040. It clear from the graph that the energy capacity increased about 5 GW from 6.688GW to 11.678GW in 2015 and 2040. According to what is shown, fossil fuels was highest ratio in both this two years with a 64 percentage in 2015 and it decreased to 44% in 2040. Also, the other renewable energy was fall almost 2% from 2015 until 2024. While the solar energy was lowest energy in 2015 it jump from 2 percentage to 18 percentage in 2040. Moreover, the wind energy go up sharply from 5% in 2015 to 12% in 2024. However, almost 1% was drop from this two year in nuclear energy, with a 6 percentage in 2015 to 5 percentage in 2040. To sum up, we could say that the fossil fuels followed by other renewable were the highest in this period.
some experts believe that it is better for children to beging learning a foreign language at primary school rather that secondary school. do you avantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodworking should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family. To that extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken face-to-face at a college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitats. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and healtheare. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
The context below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A large company in your area has decided to spend certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. in your letter
1. describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team.
2. summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts.
3. say how you think company should spend the money.
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-year-old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three foreign languages.
You have been working in a company for three years, but now wish to
leaving job. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter:
• What have you learned while working for the company
• Did you enjoyed working there
• What are your reasons for leaving the job
The given bar chart illustrates the information on alterations of international graduate proteges between 8 universities of Canada within the 5 years period.
Some people believe that hard work and dedication bring success in life, others think other factors, such as appearance and chance are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the changes in the income of four cafes from New York City over the course of 1 year.
The pie charts give information about how much money collected and spent for children’s charity in one year in USA.
Some scientists believe that studying 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
some people beleieve they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state .do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
-Science will soon make people live up to 100 or even 200 years. Some believe this is good thing while others disagree . discuss both view and your own opinion.
❖Nowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attending regular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is more common way to learn history by watching movies instead of reading books. Does the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and hpw it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter
to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
•ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Begin as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Some experts believe that it is better for childeren to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondry school. do the advantages of this out weigh the dis advatages.
Some people think hard working and determination lead to the success. Others feel that money and personal appearance is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25 year period from 1980 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australla, Fo
someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what e/se you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Many people use distance learning program to study at home , but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much attending college or university. To what extent do you agree and disagree
The chart below shows 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. (Ekrem)
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
Government should be responsible for fundings and controlling scientific research rather than private organisations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The average number of hours of teaching per year done by each teacher in four different countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given table illustrates the proportions of attendance in secondary schools in India. These values are given from 2000 to 2015 with a gap of 5 years.
The line graph compares changes in terms of the number of cars owned per household in Great Britain over a 36-year period.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends were you stayed at their house. They have just send you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends, in your letter:
Thank them for the holday and the photos
Explain why didn't write earlier
Invite them to come and stay with you
Providing children with a phone from an early stage is a great way to teach them how technology works and can be helpful in the long run. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison were relevant