You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recession. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
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Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advantage and disadvantage of solar energy.
You are applying for a job. As well as attaching a CV, you need to write a cover letter explaining your reasons for choosing this particular job at this particular company, and why you would be a good hire. Things to include are:
1. Possible qualifications or reasons for you to be hired: bachelor degree, 3 years as a sales manager
2. Your energy and enthusiasm for the job
3. Your past experience in a similar position.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
In some countries, the use of renewable energy sources is being encouraged.
Is it a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gases trap energy from the Sun. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown in the diagram.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second
chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average British household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030.
The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030.
Q. Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Why?
We have been living in the nuclear age for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine.
To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
Nuclear power is used both for weapons of mass destruction and the production of cheap, clean energy.
Do the advantages of nuclear power outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists have been warning for many years about protecting the environment and
that people must limit the use of energy in their daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do so.
What are the reasons for this and how can people be encouraged to protect the environment?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows how energy is produced from coal.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that renewable energy sources like solar and wind power
should replace fossil fuels such as coal and gas as soon as possible. Others
think we should continue to use fossil fuels while it is still cheap to do so.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries.
However, some nations are using alternatie energy such as solar power and wind power. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels are the ain sources in many countries, but insome countries the use of alternative sources of energy are encourages. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Austrailian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Nuclear power is far too dangerous. Therefore, countries should ban its use and concentrate instead on developing alternative sources of energy such as hydroelectric power, wind power, and solar energy. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer
Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in the last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop using fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas and coal are essential many industries and not using them will lead to economy collapse. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Alternative energy sources that use the natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gass that we use to power our cities and transport.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, the use of alternative renewable sources of energy (e.g. wind, water, solar) is becoming popular in many parts of the world.
Why is this happening?
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse- gas emission which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists have been warning for many years about protecting the environment and that we should limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite these warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
Some people are of the opinion that we must discontinue using fossil fuels and adopt renewable sources of energy. Yet others feel that renewable sources of energy are not as dependable as fossil fuels.
Discuss both views.
The diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Nuclear power is a necessary evil. Despite the potential human and environmental consequences of radioactive fallout, nuclear energy is a genuine alternative to non-renewable energy sources like oil and coal, which are quickly running out. In short, the benefits of nuclear far outweigh the risks of using it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The first chart shows how energy is used in an average australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Make summary by choose and report the main features and compare the charts
Nuclear power is far too dangerous; therefore, countries should ban its use and concentrate instead on developing alternative sources such as hydroelectric power and solar energy. To what extent do you agree?
The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) in 2012 with the predictions for 2030.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment people must use less energy in their daily use. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual actions. What could be done to encourage them to take actions?
The topic of renewable energy is widely discussed these days. What are the main reasons behind the increasing use of renewable energy sources, and is this trend a positive or negative development for the environment?
The charts below show the changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in a country in
1985 and 2003.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Fossil fuels coal oil and natural gases are the main sources in many countries but some countries the use of alternative sources of energy wind energy solar energy are encouraged. to what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this enegy use.
Fossil fuel, such as coal, oil and natural gas, is extensively used in many countries which causes harm to the environment. The use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, however, is being encouraged in many countries.
Why the use of alternative sources of energy is being encouraged in many countries?
Is this a positive or a negative development?
The charts below show changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in a country in 1985 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Pie chart
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for these resources in remote and untouched places.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays most green energy is becoming ever more prevalent in both developed and developing countries. Some argue they greatly reduce costs and are better for the environment, others believe they are a serious threat to energy security. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are applying for a job. As well as attaching a CV, you need to write a cover letter explaining your reasons for choosing this particular job at this particular company, and why you would be a good hire. Things to include are:
– Possible qualifications or reasons for you to be hired
– Your energy and enthusiasm for the job
– Your past experience in a similar position.
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas?
The graph shows the proportion of energy that was produced from coal in four European countries from 1995 to 2010.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries, alternative sources of energy are encouraged.
Do you think this is positive or negative development?