The mas below show the Happy Valley Shopping Center in 1982 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public trasnport systems such as railways and trams. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some celebrities are famous because of their wealth and glamor. Some people believe they can set a bad example for young people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they cannot represent the full story. Discuss both views and give your opinion
A lot of charities and organisations have to publicize their activities by setting up a number of days to name the special day . Why do they do so? What are the effects?
.More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their appearance in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
There is a belief that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the packaging of products they sell. Others argue that consumers must avoid buying products with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion
More money should be spent on hiring and training the police force in order to reduce crime in big cities. What is your 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
In some countries, workers have to retire when they reach a certain age, such as 65.in other parts of the word, they are encouraged to continue working for as long as they want .Discuss these two options and decide which is the better alternative.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this lask. It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write al least 250 words
The table below shows people’s reasons for giving up smoking up, and when they intend to give up.
You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbors to say goodbye to them and to thank for their help during your stay.
In your letter
explain how they helped you
say what you will miss the most about the area where you lived
invite them to visit you at your new home
(VMN)In many countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Some people feel that entertainer (e.g film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Transport delays and long journey times are widespread phenomena in many cites today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved.
Some people think that professional athletes make a good role models for young people,while others believe they don't. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future nobody will buy printed news paper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The graph below shows the percentage of secondary school teachers under 30 years of age in four countries between 2010 and 2017. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a
chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should
contact him about a possible Job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of Job youaare inter,sted in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the Job
Some people think that violent films and videogames have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both sides and give opinion.
Nowadays people get married and have kids in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Do you agree or disagree that this trend will benefit society?
some people say that success of a person can to determined based on the possessions they have , others say that true success cannot be measured with money. what do you think ?
Some people think that success in life comes trom hard work and determination, while others think hot there are more infortant factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome people think the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentence. Others, however believe better education in crime is the key. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have the freedom to choose their favourite activities. Discuss both views and present your opinion
the chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australia cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to help or support directly in the local community for people who need it; however, others prefer to give money to the national or internet charities. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
an increasing number of children are overwright which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and health care costs. why do you think so many children are overweight? what could be done to solve this problem ?
Nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time being active or creative. What is the reason for this? What measures should be taken to encourage children to be more active?
A local school is requesting ideas for renovations. Write to them and include
Problems they have now
Suggestions to change
How they could make these changes
In many countries plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish, causing pollution on land and in water, so people think that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or dis-agree?
Practice Questions: The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
what are the problems you are facing
what part of the service would you like to change
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
The given flow chart represents the standardized process of getting an US driving permit. A brief overview is that the process begins with visiting the licence centre and concludes with passing the test prior to receiving the licence. Regarding the preparation stage, people are first required to complete an application at the licence centre only to have their eyes checked. After passing the eye test, they will proceed to pay a fee as failing results in no licence after which the procedure will carry on to the actual test. Turning to the actual exam, a written test must be taken and re-taken if necessary until the minimum requirements are met. After completing the written test, the driving test will take place in which failing leads to no re-do which further required to re-pay the fee to try again the whole testing process. On the other hand, passing the driving test means a driving permit will be handed as soon as possible.
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Minh
The following diagrams show a current map of Peyton park and a plan for proposed changes.
some people say that it is the responsibility of individual to save money for their own care after they retire.to what extent do you agree or disagree? some people feel that it is better to save for the future, while others feel that one should spend money to enjoy the present .which view do you support and why?
STUDIES SHOW THAT CRIME RATE ARE LOWER AMONG THOSE WITH EDUCATION DEGREES. THEREFORE, THE BEST WAY TO REDUCE THE CRIME RATE IS TO EDUCATE CRIMINALS WHILE THEY ARE STILL IN PRISON. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
While a faction of people holds the notion that parents should closely monitor their offspring, others aruge that they should be independent from their parents. This essay will delve into both viewpoints and explain my support for the former opinion with relevant illustrations
Should the government support artist, such as musicians, writers, and painters ? Is economically beneficial or is it just a waste of money ? why or why not ?
According to a recent study, the more people use the internet, the less time they spend with real humans begins. Should we worry about the effect this is having on social interaction or should we see the internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide? Discuss these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people think that strict punishment for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however ,believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both view ad give your own opinion.
Thanks to low-cost airlines, many people can travel abroad. What advantages and disadvantages do tourists bring to the countries they visit?
-Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making traditions aimed at tourists, others, however, believe that it is the only way to save these traditions. -Discuss both views and give your opinion it wisely to keep the original values from losing.
Some people think the best way to motivate and exchange people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. Do you agree or disagree? Include relevant example
Studies show that many people in the prison have low level of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate in prison, so that they can get a job when they leave prison. To what extent do you agree?
Plastic shopping bags are used widely and have caused many environmemtal problems. Some say they should be band To what extent do you agree or disagree?