“The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories.” Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In several countries around the world, students take a year off between high school and university in order to travel, work or volunteer. However, in most countries, students go straight to university after graduating. Discuss both approaches and give your opinion about which is better.
In many countries today, crime novels an TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think that these books an Tv shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Angsa
Every weekend you and a few close friends meet to play a team sport. Last week one of your friends had an accident and was hospitalised. Since he was not able to make it you decide to write a letter to him, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Some people think the range of technology currently available is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people. Others think it is causing the opposite side effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The use of surveillance cameras in public places helps to ensure our safety, What is your opinion of this? Support your position with specific examples.
The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below (narmin)
Describe s.o who is famous in your country Who the person is Why he/she is famous Why you admire this person What you would do if you met this person
The charts below shows the average percentages in typical meals o three types of nutrients l, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to the store manager of the department store. In your letter,
● explain how you heard about the job.
● describe the kind of job you would like to have
● give details of your experience and qualifications
People under the age of 18 who commit crimes should be re-educated rather than punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists believe that by studying behaviour of 3 years old children, we can predict if that child can become criminal in the future. To what extent is crime a product of human nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing to be a criminal?
The table shows the change in the number of cinemas in defferent regions in a European county between 2004 an 2009
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world's cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private car in use.In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities,attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more.Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
The given two graphs provide data on the number of participants in the Olympics from 1924 to 2012, divided by gender and the total number of people.
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large cities where they only know a few people in their are. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community.
The bar graph illustrates the frequency of eating at fast food restaurants amongst Americans between 2003 and 2013. Overall, most Americans eat at those restaurants between once a week to twice a month. Looking in closer detail at the chart, it can be observed that just over 30 % of people in the USA used to eat fast food once a week whilst 30% used to eat fast food once or twice a week. A minority of people never consumed fast food neither consumed it daily .In 2006, a slight increase in the frequency of once a week can be noticed. At the same time, the percentage of several times a week consumers growth moving from around 16% to exactly 20%; as well as the feature of once or twice a month . Furthermore, there were still a few people, approximately 3%, who were daily fast-food customers. Finally, in 2013, about 33% of people used to eat fast food once or twice a month and still a tiny portion of individuals used to purchase fast food every day or never.
The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include:
– A brief introduction of yourself
– Your experience and relevant skills
– Why you want the job
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
The diagrams below show the percentage of people in Dangleford who use different types of transport and their reasons for using their car in town
You have recently seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job that you are interested in.
Write a letter to the employer. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.
Describe your qualifications and experience that make you suitable for the job.
Ask for more information about the job and the application process.
The charts below shows the percentage of two genres of TV programmes watched by male and female in Australia.
Today, we have access to the news 24 hours a day through television, computers and mobile phones. How important is it to keep up-to-date with the news? Is this a positive or negative development? - - You should spend around 40 minutes of this task.
The diagram below displays the life cycle of a frog. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Few artists ever manage to achieve fame, let alone a liveable wage. Often artists struggle to make meet for most of their lives. For this reason, some people believe that it is irresponsible for a parent to encourage their child to persue an artistic career. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Some parents forbid young children from owning smart phones (cell phones with Internet access), while others disagree and believe that they are important tools for keeping in touch. Which point of view do you think is better, and why?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels. Is this a positive or negative developmen?
The charts below give the amount of financial aid that four countries received and how the money was spent in 1974 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
the graph give information on the numbers of participants for diffrent activities at one social center from 2000 to 2020
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information.
The table below shows the change in the number of people (million) taking part in five different physical activities between 2001 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
In some countries an increasing number of peope are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for goverments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or disgree with this opinion?
These days people are living into their 90’s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care for the elderly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly members or should the government be held responsible?
Individuals cannot alleviate the poverty that exists in the world; it is the responsibility of governments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology has promoted easy and fast access to information. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The number of indigenous tribes living traditional lives in the world’s rainforests is decreasing. Within a few decades the last of these indigenous tribes may have disappeared forever. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to prevent it from happening?
The shift from buying in shops to buying online is causing a range of problems in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Academic achievements at school or university is the only true measure of a person’s intelligence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram illustrates the Life Cycle process of a frog. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have forgotten an important thing or document in a taxi on your
recent trip. Write a letter to the taxi company manager and say
Give details of your journey.
Describe the importance of what you left in that taxi.
What do you expect the taxi company manager to do?
You and classmates have been trying to find a book for a while and the book is out of stock.
Write a letter to the publisher. Write a letter and in your letter.
'Say why you need the book;
'Mention what the problem is;
'And as the publisher to respublish the book or provide you with copies of the book.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sport facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages togeghter. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some sectors, employees can work up to the age of 60 and in other sectors, like education, an employee can go on to work till the age of 70. On the other hand, some political leaders continue till 80. Obviously there is some disparity in deciding the correct age for retirement. In your opinion, until what age should people continue work in salary jobs?
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from, and in your email:
oGive details of the purchase
oDescribe the problem
oExplain why you need a replacement urgently
Many countries today are experiencing problems associated with noise pollution (excessive noise above a normal background noise.) What are the causes of this phenomenon, and what effects does it have on the people affected?