Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities n the world are now “one big traffic jam”. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
People are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Some people believe that advertising has a negative effect on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
it is common these days to see celebrities advertising different products. do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart below show the percentages of waster used in different sectors in Sydney,Australia in 1997 and 2007.
Some people believe that prison is the only way to tackle problem of cirme. On the other hand, people say delivering good education is more effective to cope up with crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The Spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase of globalization produce positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In major cities around the world, traffic congestion has become a serious problem. How can this problem be tackled? Give reasons and examples from your own experience
The growth of online shopping will lead to the day when all offline shops will disappear. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that people should make efforts to fight climate change while others think that it is better to learn to live with it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in Europe country between 1979 and 2004.
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighborhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms. Write to Mr Koto, the manager. In your letter:
•explain who you are
•describe the problem exactly
•make suggestions to improve the gym
Some people would argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefit all of them. Others believe that the children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both the views and give your own opinions.
People tend to work longer hours nowadays. Working long hours has a negative effect on themselves, their family and the society so working long hours should be restricted. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that advertisements aimed at children should be banned because they have negative effects. Others argue that advertising is necessary and provides useful information. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You missed an appointment for an immigration interview recently because of circumstances out of your control. Write to the immigration office. In your letter • Introduce yourself • Apologies for missing your appointment • Explain what happened • Request a new apartment
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as math and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people living alone in five different age groups in the USA between 1850 and 2000
Mobile phone usage is held responsible for a lot of medical, social and technical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the advantages offered by mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employer. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of people who owned different types of electronic devices in a country between 2010 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Explain the reasons for this and discuss any possible effects it may have on society.
In today's world, traffic is becoming a major issue. What do you think the role of society and individual to solve this problem is?
Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations.
Model Answer: More companies produce goods in the factories located in different countries other than the location of the head office. Advantages and disadvantages?
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in different years
Some people belive that children should brought up in cities.Others believes that countryside offers a better environment for children.discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the change in the number of cinemas in different rigeons in a European country between 2004 and 2009
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-
speaking friend.
In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
There have been more and more traffic issues in cities. One of the best ways to solve this problem is to set the city fee for those who drive onto some specific congested roads. Do you agree or disagree?
You have rented an apartment recently, but you are facing some problems. Write a letter to the landlord:
•Describe the details of the problems
•How are these affecting your family
•Ask for possible solutions
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Minh)
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam.” How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?”
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter .Describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight •Explain how missing your flight affected you •Make it clear what you would like the airline to do
The chart below gives information about European people of different age groups who went to a gym once a month or more between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the best way to include public health is by increasing the number of sport facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effects on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
The given line graph depicts the needs of enquiring that the Tourist Information Office received within six months starting from January 2011 in a city.
The chart below shows the result of survey of patient who stayed in three different wards of a hospitals. It shows what percentage of the patients replied "very good" aout various aspects of their hospital ecperience.
Some people say that the Internet has positive points, while others say it has negative effects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart show the percentage of male and female teachers in six different types of educational setting in the UK.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What other measures do you think might be effective?
The pie charts give information about visitors to the US from different countries from1988 and 1992.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. in this letter:
-describe the situation .
-explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
-say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some people believe that increasing office hour is a reason for many social and personal problems and that is why the number of working hours a day should be reduced by 25%. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this reduction?
The percentage of school aged boys in two different age groups who participated in 5 different sports in the UK in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The rise of social media affected personal relationships ad society as a whole. Do the advantage of using socail media for communicatin outweigh the disadvantage?
The table below shows how patients evaluated different services at three health centers.
The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999.Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below provide infprmation on figures for urban populations in different world regions.