The table provides information about several ways that UK unemployment spent their time last year. Overall, it is evident that housework, shopping and job hunting were the most popular activities in both men and women. By contrast, they spend less time drinking and doing nothing. In regard to men who activated in the morning, they spent 22% of their time seeking for a job. Similarly, the figures of housework and shopping were 19% and 20% for each, meanwhile the other categories' data were 14% and lower. Furthermore, morning women spent nearly half of the day doing house chores and about about 6 hours a day going shopping. However, the other groups ranged from 1% to 16%. In terms of afternoon men, watching TV accounts for 14% of their time, while the data of staying in bed is merel 1%. Moreover, others varied from 3% to 13%. It can be seen that one fifth of afternoon women's time was spent for housework and they did not stay in bed and played sport at all. On the one hand, other activities changed from 2% to 17%.
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a 6-month period in 2011.
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below.
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT SOME STUDENTS SPEND A GAP YEAR DOING VOLUNTARY WORK OR PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY LIFE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE EXAMPLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS.
Being a celebrity such as film star or singer brings problem as well as benefit. Do you think that being a celebrity bring more benefit or more problem?
Some people belive that university education should only be offered to those who can pay for their own courses and the government should not be expected to fund higher education. to what extent do you agree?
Because of the global economy, many goods including what, we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, people who are unemployed receive a sum of money each week in the form of a benefit, while some support this, other people believe that this money should not be given. Discuss both points of view and give your own point of view
▪️The chart below gives information about doctors practicing in Australia over a 30-year period, including their gender and country of origin. ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many museum charge for admission while other are free. do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages?
Social media is gradually replacing imperson face to face contact with many people worldwide. Do the benefits of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Historical objects in museums all over the world should be returned to their country of origin. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought a peice of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. You should say
Describe problem with the equipment
Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
Say what you would like the manager to do
some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. others,however, think that change is always a good thing. discuss both views and give ur opinion
Many people, including highly influential people, turn to spirituality at some point (juncture) in life. What do you think are the reasons? How does their inclination to spirituality affect their lives?
Nowadays, many couples decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the effects on society and individuals?
Many children are encoraged by their parents to get a part time. What are the advantages and disadvantage to children of doing so?
Some people pend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reason for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own experience.
Many people try to look younger than their age. What are the causes people do this. Do you think this is a good thing or bad thing?”
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sight seeing while you are there.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
explain the purpose of the trip
ask about things to do and see in the city
invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Many people aim to achieve a balane between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. what are the causes of this? how to overcome this problem?
With rising concerns about environmental degredation, some argue that the government should hold individuals accountable for their environmental impact. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that technological tools such as body scanners and CCTV have significantly enhanced our safety and security, while others feel that they have resulted in a loss of privacy. Do the benefits of these items outweigh their disadvantages?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be requierd to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of time since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that econmic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other type of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasions for your answer and include my relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people beleive that culture will be runied if it is used to earn tourism revenue,but others consider that tourism is the only wsy of protecting culture.Discuss both side and give your opinion
Nowadays many students live with their families while others go to another city to study at university. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both scenarios. Include relevant examples in your answer.
On vehicle-free day, private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned in the city centre while the public transport is permitted such as bicycle, buses and taxis. Do the benefits of vehicle- day outweigh the disadvantages?
People tend to work longer hours nowadays. Working long hours has a negative effect on themselves, their family and the society so working long hours should be restricted. Do you agree or disagree.
some people say that what children watch influences there behaviour. Others believe that the amount of time they spent on television influences their behaviour most. discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have learned that a foreign friend plans to live and work in your country for 6 months.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Tell him/ her how you learned of his/her plan.
Suggest a place for him/her to live.
Describe how she/he can find a job
These day many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in term of family development.
A lot of people spend a major part of their adult life at work, so job satisfaction is very important for individual happiness. What are the main factors that contribute to job satisfaction? What are the possible solutions for people who are unsatisfied with their jobs? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that doctors and professors, must be required to work in the area where they did their education. Others believe they can have opportunities to work in any place if they want. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have recently been appreciated by a client.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Describe the appreciation you have received.
Describe the work you have done.
Ask him for a raise.
You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•say about the concert
•say why you are unable to go
•inform how your friend can receive the ticket
Nowadays, many animal species are becoming extinct. Some people believe that countries and individuals must solve this problem, others believe that humans being are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people these days change careers throughout their working life. What are the main reasons for it? Is it a positive or negative development for them personally and for the society as a whole?
Assignment 2
It has been suggested by some people that employees should be remunerated on the extent of their input and output. In my opinion, I totally agree that people should be paid on how much they produce and sell because that will increase their level of diligence and productivity.
To start with, most of the 21st century youths wants free money and wants to be rich without working for it. But, if there is a realisation that the money will be earned based on the amount of goods and services being produced, people will be more diligent and work hard. In addition, there will also be an increase in the productivity of the employer. This is because more production will bring more sales and more sales will bring more profit to the company.
Furthermore, there will be a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction on the part of the workers because they are working for their pay. Moreso, it will teach the workers to be prudent in their spending because the money was earned under their sweat. In fact, more people will be encouraged to save for the rainy days. For example, there was a research done by the youth empowerment scheme which relates to being paid as you work and about 75% of the workers were in support of getting paid based on the work done.
In conclusion, the best way to motivate people and encourage diligence is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell.
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Sample
The chart below shows the results of two surveys, carried out at the beginning and end of the year, asking a restaurant's unhappy customers why they were dissatisfied with their experience.
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Some people feel that robots are very important to humans’ future development, while others think they are dangerous and have negative effects on the society. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain experience. Do the advantages of this outweigh the dissadvantages ?
Today many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages
Being a celebrity - such as a movie star or professional athlete - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or drawbacks?
I am writing to you because I am unable to pay next month's rent which is due on Monday. Unfortunately, the other day, I lost my wallet which there was a large amount of money inside. I have, therefore, had to ask my parents to deposit money into my account. Since the financial transaction is a time-consuming process, I will pay your rent upon receiving the money. I am so sorry for any inconvenient to have caused you.
Children's education is expensive. In many countries, governments pay education fees for children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?