The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tonnes, from three different sources, between 1990 and 2005.
School children and student of all ages now use technology a great deal in their studies. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some believe that standardized English exams, like IELTS, are just big business to make money. others, however, think that standardized English exams are important for society. Which do you believe and why Give explanations and examples to support your explanations with support your opinion.
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. (rewrite)
this graph below shows avarege carbon dioxide (co2)emissions per person in the united kingdom, sweden, italy and portugal between 1967 and 2007. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the distribution of YouTube users worldwide as of January 2023 by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many government think that economic progression is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course id useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a universities?
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To wat extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to your friend about your new home. In your letter,
describe your new house or apartment
explain why you moved
invite your friend to come and visit
In britian, when someoen gets old they go o live in a house with other old people where there are nurses o look aftr them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
The bar chart shows attendance of people in difference ages in music events in Australia in 2006
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The graph below give information about changes in the birth and death rate
the first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Austratlian household.the second charts 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
Animal rights protesters strongly believe that any form of animal experimentation is not only cruel and inhumane but also immoral. Scientists, however, believe that it is justified when used to develop new medicines, which benefit the lives of humans. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays we can watch entertainment performances from the screens no need to watch live. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people love meeting others online. Others feel that friends on the internet are not as real or as close as when people know each other in person. Can online friends be as important as face-to-face friendships? Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples.
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government around the world are spending billions in support of space programs.This will be better spent on research into improvements in human health. Do you agree or disagree?
n many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
A large number of people are killed in road accidents every year. Why do so many accidents occur? Make recommendations that would help to reduce the number of road accidents. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart below compare water usage in San Diego, California, and Worldwide
You recently took part in a training course. The organizer of the course has asked you for some feedback.
Write a letter to the organizer of the course. In your letter you should:
- Give details of the course you took part in
- Say what you found useful on the course
- Suggest ways the course could be improved
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? You should write at least 250 words.
An increasingly number of professionals , such as doctors and teachers , are leaving their own poorer countries yo work in developed countries . What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation ?
The chart below show the percentage of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other language in addition to english, in 2000 and 2010.
Some people think any form of experimentation on animals for any reason is wrong. They believe all such experiments should be banned. Others think the benefits research offers us in terms of medical advances make experiments on animals worthwhile. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world for the year 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
There is an increasing population on the planet, and people are running out of water, food, and shelter. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight overpopulation?
The figures below show the Glasgow age demographics in 1998 and the average number of annual hospital visits per capita among Glasglow residents from 1960 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write a minimum of 150 words.
Some people say that devoting one's time to family activities is more important than spending time working. Others believe that dedicating one's time to work is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
The current trend in education is to move away from traditional exams and instead have continuous assignments over the school year. What do you think of this trend?
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about lerning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain hoiw your frind could learn this sport suggest that you both learn thios sport together.
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both vews and give your own opinion.
In today’s time most of the people prefer to make tattoos on their bodies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
It can be a struggle to select an appropriate gift for a young relative or the child of a friend. While some believe that money is the best type of gift, I agree with those who suggest other gifts are more suitable.
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A trend in current times is the need for many workers to spend time outside of company hours answering text and e-mail messages for their job. What problems does this cause for the worker? What can be done to reduce the impact of these problems?
Nuclear Power is a necessary evil . Despite the potential human and environment 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 power for outweigh the risks of using it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, formal exams are used to access student’s abilities and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities ? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks ?
the bar chart given below shows the average rainfall for australia by month for last yeare. the line shows the average rainfall for australia by month for last 40 years.
the pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average english home. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you are looking forward to the visit
Describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
Suggest some things to do during the visit.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessments?
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it then actually visiting it. How true is this statement? is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this
travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Some people feel that entertainers (eg film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?
In many countries, the levels of obesity and related health problems are increasing rapidly. What do you think are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can you suggest?