The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals I different parts of the world. Sumarise the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Art classes such as painting or drawing are important for children’s development, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you cannot go anymore
Say who can go instead of you
Say why this person is a good person to go with
Many developed countries are giving financial aid to poor countries. However, this hasn’t solved the problem of poverty in these nations and so other types of help are needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
ost countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? Solutions to change negative attitudes?
The bar chart below shows the preference for different types of Complementary or Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies among US adults in 2007. The table lists which therapies where the most popular over two years. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (Huy Trần)
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative change?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successfull at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that it is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both view and your opinion.
1.Some people say that too much time and resources are spent on the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption ofenergy in the USA since 1980 with projections untl 2030
Many people work long hour, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The graph below shows the answers to a survey about the most important factor needed for the success of a business by people in the USA and Europe. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
1. Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies, rather than having free education provided by the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by other sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph below shows intended length of stay immigrants to the UK 2000-2008. The pie chart shows reasons for migration, 2008
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 is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main fuction of a university?
The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in lites in selected countries, for the period 1960 - 2000. 3959 arse the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
The news about violent crimes may frighten people or, on the contrary, encourage them to commit a crime. Therefore, some believe that these types of news should not be reported in newspapers or on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advertisement of snacks and toys have a great impact on children and their parents. So, the advertisements to children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
The maintenance of public libraries is a waste of money as computer technology is available that performs the same functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
- say which point in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
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?
Completing universit education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
you are a student at an english language school in brighton and are living in private accomodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. the landlord's workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
write a letter to the landlord. in your letter:
. state your reason for writing
. describe the problems
. propose a solution
The Map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summmarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that physical activity should be a compulsory part of every school day. Others believe that children should spend more time learning academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many cities in the world are facing issues due to traffic congestion. why is this happening ?what can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience,related to your country.
Some people feel that life was better in the past when we had less modern technology because things were simpler and less complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Human beings should find new ways to live with climate change rather than prevent it from becoming worse. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the chart below shows the amount of leizure time enjoyed by men and women of different employment status.
You recently visited a foreign country and got some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. write a letter to the centre manager and explain
- What was the information required?
- How was the wrong information provided?
- What problems did you have because of this?
Test 1: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult so they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extend do you agree or disgree?
the information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five european countries. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graphs below show the subscriptions to mobile and fixed phone lines in four different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say the main environmental problem of our time is the lose of a particular species of plants and animals. Others say there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they could get a good job once they are released. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write to your friend, In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alternative arrangements.
Music is considered to be a way to connect people from different cultures and ages. Do you agree or disagree?
Today many people work until a later age. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that openen in one country between 2011-2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparasis where relevant
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university Recommend the best way for him|her to look for accommodation Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
news media has become more infulential in peoples lives. some believe it is a negative development. to what extent do you agree or disagree.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part- time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager . In your letter,
• explain that you would like to apply for the job
• give some details of any relevant experience for the job
• specify the days and times that would suit you
Globalization is positive for economies, but its negative sides should not be ignored. To What extents do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows rhe results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities