Goverments around the world are spending billions in support of space programs. This money would be better spent on research into improvements in human health. Do you agree or disagree?
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
The maps show the development of an area in Someland over a timespan of 20 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Famous sportsmen often earn a lot of more money than people in other professions. Although sports is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such big incomes of sport professionals are unjustified. Do you agree or disagree?
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight •Explain how missing your flight affected you
•Make it clear what you would like the airline to do
The chart below shows the amount of time that 10 to 15-year-olds spend chatting on the Internet and playing on game consoles on an average school day in the UK
University students often focus on one subjects . However , some people think that universities should encourage students to learn a range of other subjects . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In today's societies, young people need more freedom to learn and explore the world on their own. others think that they learn from old people from their experiences and suggestion. Do you agree or disagree?
some believe that students should learn a language very early in school while others think these subjects should be taught later. discuss both side and give your opinion.
Below are two charts showing the top 12 nations in military spending for 2005 and those countries' GDP growth for the same year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
•give contact details for when you are away
•give instructions on how to care for your pet
•describe other household duties
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
the world today is a safer place than it was a hundred years ago, and governments should stop spending large amounts of many on their armed forces. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
- explain why you would lile the job
-give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
In many countries people increasing talking about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things) in their daily conversation. Why? It is a positive or negative trend?
In the past, people used to go to museums to learn facts about culture and history. Nowadays people can find all this freely on the Internet so the museums are no longer important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is expected in the near future that there will be higher proportion of old people compared to younger population in some countries. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to takeDear
Some people believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically. Therefore , it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more. Agree or disagree
The table presents how much people from five employment sectors earned, in three different salary levels in 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Technological development in earlier times brought more changes to the life of ordinary people then recent technological development have brought? Do you agree or disagree?
ome people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that it is more important to have an enjoyable job than to earn a lot of money. Others disagree and think that a good salary leads to a better life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it's easier for adults to learn skills (Ex: Computer skills) by themselves. Others think they need the help of a teacher in a classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion as well.
Along with their original language, many today’s students learn a second language in their primary schools. Do the advantages of this educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about the journeys to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year
In some areas, money earned from tourism has become an integral part of the local economy. Do the advantages of relying on tourism as a major source of revenue and job creation outweigh the possible disadvantages?
Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays,all over the world,people share the same fashions,brands,advertising,and TV channels. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
With the popularity of English growing by the day it is becoming a global language. Many people now neglect their own mother tongue and prefer to learn English. What are the problems that could arise if everyone adopts English as a language? Offer some solutions to this problem.
The table below shows the percentage of adults in the urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in the years 1990 and 2010.
Your friend's dog has recently passed away.
Write a letter to console your friend. In your letter:
· Express your sympathy
· Include memories you have about the dog
· Invite your friend to do something with you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
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 you letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club eg. facilities, members, costs.
Many scientists believe that we can now study the behaviour of three-year-old children to see whether they will become criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
explain where you live
describe the problem
give reasons why you do not want this development
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrested in five years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons for arrests.
The diagram below shows the number of shoppers who visited a new shopping complex in its first year of operation and the estimated number of shoppers over the same period. Below the diagram, there are two charts, which show the sales at the centre in the first and last quarter of the year.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
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You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
•Which part-time course you booked,
•Explain why you need to cancel your booking,
•Ask about booking a different course.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Having multi talent, learning through out life becoming necessity for humans rather than dependent on one career option. This essay completely agree with this opinion. Firstly, will discuss why people are strict to single talent. Secondly, will explain what is the latest trend in people’ life style about their career and how they are utilising.
On one hand, previous day people strict to one talent or career option. They have several reasons. Firstly, very limited resource available to explore other options due to that they are not able to lean new things in their life and strict to single path. Secondly, family dependencies make them to work to support their families. So that, family persons not able to spend extra time or money on new career. For example, Recent survey conducted in Toronto by Human Life Style organisation reveled that who are in their fifties 90% have single career options because of financial problems and limited knowledge.
On other hand, these days people are multi talented from their childhood. Not only in studies and other activities like dance, music and community activities. People are choosing multi career options due to financial situations in the market. Few time they have to face recession, to face it they have to multi talent other wise they will be job less for more number of days. Recent markets are upgrading frequently, hence people are learning continuously to adopt the new changes in time and to have better earnings. For instance, World economic forum announced employees spending two hours per week to be in the market not for high earnings.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear….,
*In the last 20years, there has been significant development in the field of information technology (IT), for example in World wide web and communication by email. However these development in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.* *To wat extent do you agree with this view* *Give reasons for your answer and give any example from your own experience or knowledge*
Memorisation of information by frequent repetition, namely rote learning, plays a role in many education system. To what extend do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for last year. The line shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for the last 40 years. Summarise the information below by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays a growing number of boys and girls within normal weight ranges have an intense fear of gaining weight and therefore get anorexia. Why do you think a lot of teenagers have a strong desire to be skinny? What can be done to prevent this eating disorder?
schools should not force children to learn a foreign language, because some children don't have the natural ability for languages. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Over-reliance on modern technology means that people are failing to learn, or are forgetting many basic skills. To what extent is this true? Are people becoming so reliant on modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
The bar charts below show the prevalence of obesity among boys and girls aged12 to 19 years by ethnicity, in the United States for the years 2004 and 2014. Summariseinformation by selecting and reporting the main features, andamake comparisons where relevant.
The graph displays data about the number of people who participated in different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia over a twenty-year period from 2000 to 2020.
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?