Technological innovations have negatively affected our lives. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in householders in one country between 1920 and 2019 Summarise the information by selecting and reportingmthe main features , and make comparisons where relevant
The graphs below show the size of the ozone hole over Antarctica and the production of three ozone-damaging gases from 1980 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The civic centre will be planned to change. There are two maps: one is the existing and the other is the plan for new. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and compare the two maps.
Financial education should be included as a mandatory subject in schools to prepare students for managing money effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
•Where you stayed
•What the problems were
•How they can fix your complaints
The line graph gives information about the number of Iranian, Greek and Turkish students who enrolled at Sheffield University between 2005 and 2009.
Many parents today organize extra classes for their children after school and at the weekend. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage changes in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television program and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching programmes and flims it ? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Educating children is more difficult task today than it was in the past because they spend so much time on cell phone, online games, and social networking websites. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
The charls below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many supermarkets are selling more and more imported foods instead of seling locally produced foods? What are the reasons for this? İs this positive or a negative development?
Some believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or two valuable to be shared freely discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The graphs below show the information regarding education in singapore between 2002 and 2010.
Some people believe that to protect local cultures, tourism should be banned in some areas, while others think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should make university education free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles in order to solve environment problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going on a business trip for few days and have arranged to leave your children with a friend who will look after them.
Write a letter to your friend including
-tell your friend what kind of food your children like and dislike.
- give details of activity your children enjoy.
- Suggest arrangements for collecting your children after your trip
The table below shows the production of cacao beans in six regions between 1992 and 1998. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Government investment in the visual arts, the kind you commonly see in art galleries, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is said that the fast pace of our every days life, as the direct result of the rapid development of telecommunication technology and travel industry, has a negative effects on individuals, nations and the globe. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community work (for example, working for a charity, teaching sports to children) should become a compulsory part of the high school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently, the issue of measures for the crime has become the subject of heated debate. Some people assert that offering education is a better way to tackle the crime, while others argue otherwise. Personally, I believe both views should be given equal weight. In the following essay, the evidence alongside this contention will be discussed including the relevant examples.
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper:
- Where did you hear this news and your opinion?
- The reason why you protest it
- Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development
Some people believe that elderly parents ought to live at senior homes. Others believe that they should live with family members (blood relatives). Do you agree or disagree?
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
Many companies sponsor sports by advertising themselves. Some believe that this is very good for world sport, others believe that there are also disadvantages. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
!"ou work (or an internation,1 company, and wou[d like to spend six months
working in its h,ad office in anoth,r cour,try.
Write a letter to your manager. In your fetter
• explain why yoq want tp wcfrk in· the company�s head office for six months
• say how your work coulcfc be done while you are away
• ask for hisllJer help in ijrranging it
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinctions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All levels of education, from primary school to territory education, should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest a possible solution.
The chart below show changes in number of international students in Australia in 2019 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comprarisons where relevant.
In many countries children engage in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Sumarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 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.
It will be better to have wide use of driverless cars for individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universuty studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
SOME PEOPLE SAID THAT MOTHERS SHOULD STAY AT HOME TO TAKE CARE OF THE FAMILIES, WHILE OTHERS PEOPLE BELIEVE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOTH PARENTS. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Level: Medium
SECOND--The graph below shows the number of films produced by five countries in three years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothing and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own whishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduatees get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both indiviuduals and society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy some product anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive of negative develolment?
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that having interviews is the best way to find new employees for a company. Others say that there are better alternative ways to appoint employees. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent on improving public transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways. -Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments are spending more money on wild life. This money should be used for other works. Do you agree or disagree?
revise---------Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.