Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a third world problem. However, it is becoming apparent that in countries such as the USA and Australia, illiteracy rate is on the increase. Discuss possible causes for this and its effect on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals for three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Angsa
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people in the modern world seem to have more power and influence than any previous young generation. Why is this the case? What impact does this have on the relationship between old and young people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of people change their career and places of residence several times· during their life. Is this a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
The bar chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by regions and by gender for the last year.
The chart 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.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance; for sports or music and others are not. However, it is sometimes clamined that any children can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa
Some people say that racism nowadays is just a joke overall, but others think that it should be still eliminated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in seperate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your orn opinion.
The bar chart given illustrates a comparison of four different types of transportation which residents in a European city used to commute to work in three different years from 1960 to 2000. From an overall perspective, it is evident that the percentage of car commuters showed an upward trend, whereas a reverse pattern could be observed in the data on/ figure for bike or on foot over the surveyed period. In 1960, the proportion of inhabitants who walked to and from work was highest, at around 35%. The figures for bike and bus were lower, at approximately 25% and 18%, respectively. Motor vehicles, however, accounted for the lowest proportion, at just over 5%. The period between 1960 and 2000 witnessed a rapid climb in the proportion of city-dwellers commuting by automobile, reaching a peak of over 35%. In contrast, during the same period, there was a dramatic decline in the data on bike and foot to only around 5% and under 10%, in their respective order/ in the given order. In terms of buses, after a rise in 1980 to somewhere in the vicinity of 26%, its figure declined to over 15% in the final year.
A lot of people think that in the modern era we are more dependent on others, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that social media platforms are becoming the primary source of news for younger generations, replacing traditional forms of journalism. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the average number of weekly patieents vivsiting four clinics of a hospital form 2010 to 2016.
The key to solving environmental problems is simple: present generations must have a less comfortable life for the sake of future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent, do uou agree or disagree?
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself
• explain the situation
• say what action you would like to the company to take
The graph below shows that the percentage of Austeralian export to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012
Many people say that companies, factory owners and private tour operators should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that?
In some of countries, the average weight of people is increasing, and their fitness levels are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide emission per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
The line graph shows the average number of weekly patients visiting four clinics of a hospital from 2010 to 2016. Number of patients to four clinics in one hospital
the first chart below how energy is used in an average Australian household.The second chart showss that greenhoouse gases emmisiion which from this enegry use.
The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars per hour using three suburban roads during working hours in a ten-year pollution monitoring programme.
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of children are different from those of previous generations. Some people say this had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people believes that parents force their children to get sucess but other believes they need to teach them values of cooperation? Give your opinion with relevant examples?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g literatures), boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed? Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show how the average household budget was spent in two different years. Assel.
In the opinion of some people, the internet has narrowed the gap among people in the world by increasing social interactions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
the chart below shows the number of visitors each month to two exhibitions namely an exhibition on Modern sculpture and one on 20th century ephemera over the last year.
The chart below present infomation 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.
In many part of the world there is continues coverage of sport on television. some people believe this discourages the younge from taking part in any sport themselves. discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that competition at work,at school and in daily life is agood thing.Others believe that we should try to cooperate more,rather thancompeting against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country than other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative attitude. What are the reasons and suggest some possible solutions?
Due to success of convenience food and ready-made meals, we are failing to pass on adequate culinary skills to the next generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish created by humans today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle the problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 owrds.
The chart below shows the average money spent per costumer on various types of equipment in a Canadian sports store
The two pie charts illustrate the most frequent passenger complaints of two international airlines as well as their passengers' overall satisfaction. The airlines are One World Air and Blue Sky Airways.
The charts show the average levels of participation and the highest education level of adults from 2000 to 2010 in Singapore.
Some people believe that children should be taught to be competitive in school, while others think that cooperation is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals duing 2014. Summaryse the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant
The diagrams below show the process of preparing raw materials for ceramic tiles, and the steps involved in manufacturing them.
n increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius (°C) and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.