5.People believe that being literate in English allows you to acquire better jobs and thus allows one to have access to a better standard of living. Up to what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
It is generally believed some people are born with certain talents, for instant for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people say that instead of seeing the internet as a way of opening up new possibilities worldwide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
the following tables show the average price of a Big Mac and a can of Coca-Cola (in US dollars) in five countries in 1990 and 2000
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely seperate from social life. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays people have many consumer goods in their home (such as a refrigerator or washing machine). Is this trend a positive or negative development
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
Nowdays, the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that it is better to live in a city than in a rural area. Others argue that life in the countryside is preferable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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
The bar and line chart below shows average monthly temperatures and bathing suit sales in New York for the first 6 months of 2012.
In some countries employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries employers are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the need of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
today, the media portrays young people as lazy and disrespectful. do you think this true? Are young people today worse than their parents, or does evry new generation get criticized by older people?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g. literature), and 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A number of the businesses to day sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Several people think that this is a good thing for the world of sports. Others think this has disadvantages.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrient, 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.
Some people believe that rapid advances in technology have a negative impact on social interactions. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and examples from your own experience.
There is growing evidence that man-made activities are making global temperatures higher. What might be the man-made causes of temperatures rising? How should we deal with this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries the average weight of people os 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?
Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generation companies should encourage high level employess who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? Why.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. Say why you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words
There is a problem related with the changing room of your gym in your community. You reported it several times, but it was not solved. Write a letter to the manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the problem
• what they said while reporting the problem
• what you want the manager to do.
The subject and lesson content of what children are taught in schools is oftern decided by central authorities, such as federal government. Some people believe that teachers should be responsible for this task. To what extent do you afree or disagree?
The table below shows average climate conditions in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram gives the details of alteration that occurred at Queen Mary Hospital since its building in 1960.
Should children be encouraged to be competitive in sports and other activities? Or is it better to learn the benefits of co-operating with other people? Discuss both these view and give your own answer.
The pie charts below give information about the household expenditure of an average U.S. family in different years.
In recent years, the number of people choosing to work remotely has increased significantly, resulting in a considerable shift in the traditional workplace environment. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend, and provide your opinion on whether this shift towards remote work is ultimately beneficial or detrimental to society as a whole. Support your arguments with relevant examples and evidence.
The graph below shows the average monthly prices in the pieces of three metals during 2014. Summarize key information nad make comparison where relavent.
The charts below show the most popular films by genre for men and women and general ticket sales for different types of film in the USA in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared to two countries; China and India.
In some countries today, there is an attitude that ‘’anyone can do it’’ in the arts – music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, it seems that different generations within the family spend less time doing activities together. Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the qatari import totals( in tons) for several types of vegetables from 1980 to 2020.
In some countries, the differences in age between parents and children are generally more significant compared to the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative impact on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
In the current era,the need for unpaid community services such as social charity,cleaning and maintaining neighbourhoods or supporting weak children has surged. In my opinion, it should be a mandatory part of the school program, extending the book knowledge.This essay explains the pointers as to why it should be a compulsory part of the program.
The graph below shows the average hose prices in three countries between the years 1997 and 2014. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
n some countries, secondary school aims to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
the charts show average levels of paticipation in education and the highest education level of adults from 2000 to 2010 in Singapore
The bar chart details the percentage of internet users according to nation and the pie chart delineates how much individuals from those same countries spent on average shopping online.
The pie charts below show the average household expenditure in Japan amd Malaysia in 2010.
The tables show (Table a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty-year period, including a future estimate; and also (Table b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram represents the several stages of Brick manufacturing from clay for the building industry.
The charts below shows the average percentage 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 comparison where relevant.
Some people think that several short holidays from school are better, while others think one long summer holiday for the year is better for children. Discuss both views and include your own opinion and relevant examples
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up early for work.
Write a letter to your local government and do the following things:
• Tell them where you live.
• Explain what the problem is.
• Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
The graph below shows consumers’ average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed-line and services in America between 2001 and 2010.
“The young generation of teenagers is less well behaved than the previous generations of teenagers.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement?