The range and quality of foods have been improved with the development of technology and scientific advance. Some people think it is a good development while others consider it harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the european union from seven major countries of orgin between 1997 and 2003. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.`
The graph below shows the changes in the maximum number of gorillas in the wild between 1990 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think children should not be punished at early ages. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishment may be applied for children?
Some people think women should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air force just like men. To what extent do you agree or disagre
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Protecting the Environment is the responsibility of the government. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Nowadays women have full-time work as same as men. And logically men should share the household equally with women. To what do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disgree with that statement?
While studying some students take weekend or evening jobs to help with expenditure. How do you feel about this? What are the drawbacks and benefits of such a decision? What is your view? Give reasons for your answer.
Newspaper is the best way to get the latest information because it has more influence than other forms of media. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The three pie charts show the proportion of four kinds of vehicles used in the UK in 1965, 1985 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Technology is becoming progressively universal.In the future of time,classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
To achieve personal happiness, the relationships we have with other people (friends, colleagues, family) are more essential than every other thing. Issues like wealth and occupations take the second place. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that all popular TV programs should aim to educate viewers about important issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public tranport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people`s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
;=The table below shows the percentage of participation of women in senior management in three companies between 1975 and 2015./
Some people believe that international companies should take responsibility for dealing with environmental and social problems in the world. Do you agree or disagree?
During the last fifteen years, the use of smartphones has increased dramatically, making it possible to contact others almost anywhere and at anytime.Do the advantages of smartphones outweigh the disadvantages?
The rise of artificial intelligence will lead to significant unemployment in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO,) emissions per person ni the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
a. Explain why you would like to change to working part-time work
b. Say what times and days of the week would suit you best
c. Suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time
The maps provide information about the modernization of the coastal village of Seaville between 1980 and 2010.
The graph below show the average lenght of stay last year (in days) for serious injuries for diffreernt age groups in privet and publis hospitals in Queensland, Australia
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT COUNTRIES SHOULD PRODUCE THE FOOD TO FIELD THEIR POPULATION THEMSELVES AND IMPORT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph gives information about the consumoption of fast food (in grams per week), in the UK from 1970 to 1990
Many governments spend money on things like museums, art gallerys, music and theatres. They believe it is a waste of money. They think that Governments must invest money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
During last twenty years, the assessment of students has undergone a major transformation. Many educational institutions have shifted their focus from traditional examination towards variety of innovative assessment techniques, as they believe traditional examination results are not often true to student's ability. To what extent do you agree with this?
Traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This has negative effect on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below provides information on the nuber of students from the US, UK and Australia who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2007.
The traditional life style of local people in developing countries is attracting and increasing the number of tourists to the countries which has the effect of preventing local people changing to modern ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Libraries are irrelevant in the age of the internet and should not be publicly funded. Do you agree or disagree?
ome people think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a colleague who is hospitalized at the moment .
In your letter you should
Ask about his/her health
Let him/her know what changes occurred since he /she has been hospitalized
Also try to make him/her happy in some ways
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some companies have started giving their workers exercise equipment to use in their break time. Do you think all companies should do this, do you agree or disagree?
"Prevention is better than cure". Researching and treating diseases is too costly. So it would be better to invest in preventive measure To what extent do you agree?
The chart below shows fruit sales in a supermarket for three different months after an advertising campaign to promote sales of peaches, pears and strawberries.
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Do you agree or disagree? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
As technology improves, there will be fewer jobs for people in the future. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Planting Trees Is Very Important. Some People Say That Trees Should Be Planted In The Vacant Areas Of Towns .Do you agree or disagree?
Enviromental problems should be solved by the goverment isntead of individuals and private companis. To what extent do you agree o disagree?
Due to the advances in science, it is now possible for people to live 100 old or even longer. While some people think it is a good thing, others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Most traditional festivals and celebrations are losing their meaning as they become more commercial with the emphasis on buying presents and spending money on parties . Some people think that traditional festivals are a waste of time and money . To what extent do you agree ?
In some countries, there has been an increase ni the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Some parents guide their children’s education towards specific careers, such as in engineering, medicine or law. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child who has this kind of parental guidance?
Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to older more traditional values such as respect for the elderly people and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Angsa
The graphs show the smoking status and the percentage of daily smokers by age groups between 1990 and 2010 in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 60 Tobacco smoking status, people aged 14 and over 40 ercent 30 —Daily Smoker -Ex-smoker •• Never smoked 10 1990 40 1995 2000 2005 2010 Daily tobacco smokers, by age percent 25 20 15 10 —18-24 -25-49 •. 50+ 1990 1995 2000 2005 E2 2010