The chart below gives information about the household percentage of spending on essential goods in China for the years 1995 and 2011
with the rise e-books comes the decline in paper boos. some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
task1 the diagram below shows how instant noodels are manufactured
The two tables below show the exchange students from European universities to Australia between 2007 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems.
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Neighbours,
........
some people think that social networking apps are beneficial for society, other people think that it has a bad impact on society. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other prople think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowdays some copanies thing that the number of men and women employees should be equal. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
People can face serious social and practical problems while living in a country where they have to use a foreign language. 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.
In some countries, secondary schools provide students with an opportunity to learn skills such as cooking, basic repairs, drawing and woodwork. What are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching such non-academic classes in school?
Some people feel that teacher training course can make anyone a teacher, while other feels an excellent teacher cannot be produced by pursuing a course. Discuss both views and give opinion.
You are planning a dinner party where you intend to werve a traditional dish from your foreign friend's country.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say why you're planning a party
explain why you intend to serve this dish
invite him/her to the party
Some people think that only staff who worked in the company for a long time should be promoted to higher positions. What is your opinion on this?
In some countries younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening ? What can be done to improve the situation ? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience
People with greater job stability are more satisfied with their jobs than those who frequently change their employment. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that when deciding how taxes should be spent, the government should prioritise health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion
At present the mass media is very influential, and the lives of many people are affected by the news. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so.Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful
Many people think that the government should spend money to explore outer space, while others believe that it is a waste of public money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is good for spending money on finding life on other planets, while others believe it is a waste and government should focus on problems on the Earth. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many businesses think that the new employees who have just graduated from schools lack interpersonal skills, such as working with colleagues as a team. What has caused this and what are the solutions to this problem?
The Plans Below Show the Layout of a University Sports Centre Now Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some university students want to learn about other subject in addition to their main subject. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that homeschooling is best for children's development while others believe that going to school is important. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The chart gives information about marriage and children in a selection of countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smart phones and computers. What is the cause of this and what are some possible solutions?
Young people are often influence by their behaviours and situations by others in the same age. This is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweigh advantages?
With a fast pace of morden life, more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meals. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Some believe that it is a better idea for people to communicate through internet while others believe that face to face education is far more important than privious one. Discuss both sides.
The maps below show the changes in the art gallery ground floor in 2015 and present day.
The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in Canada and the number ofIndian restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more fathers take care of their children at home while mothers work full-time. what's the reason for this? is it a positive or negative development?
You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
– say what the problem is
– describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
– ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagram presents the manufacturing process of two types of tea, pu-erh raw tea and pu-erh ripe tea
The diagram shows the production of hydro-electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option ?
Nowadays more and more older citizens who are looking for a position have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?
The line graphs illustrates average costs of “high-tech gadgets” in Somecountry.
Task - 1
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surpise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents . In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
• explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
some people claim that the media has a negetive influence on contemporary society. They think that there is very little tolerance for new ideas because of its impact. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The given bar chart illustrates how much money was earned from languages-associated occupations in US dollars in five cities.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates roblems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is beneficial for children to play games online, while others think that it can be harmful for children. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Some people say that drug companies have a responsibility to spend money researching medicines that will help people in poor countries. Others say that the main responsibility of drug companies is to make money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many work places, online communication is becoming more common than face to face interaction. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the nuber of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
[ ] An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgery/ plastic surgery. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?