We have been living in the nuclear age for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
It has been more than 40 years since man first landed on the moon. Some people think that space research is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the bar chart shows the online sales of smartphones, laptops and tablets in the first quarter of the year.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The table illustrates the predicted costing over the next 5 years in American dollars for three environmental projects for sustainable forestry. While the pie chart shows the projectured expenditure breakdown allocation for the only first year as the projects are set up.
The table below shows the employment of students from four counries in the UK after their first courses in 2001.
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the result of an online survey of 1000 people about their first-choice holiday accommodation.
The following graphs illustrate electronic gaming trends in South Korea in 2006. The first outlines gamer age groups and gender demographics. The second indicates game type preference. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household.The second chart shows the greenhouse gas amissions which result from this energy use.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
-Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
First impressions are important. Some people think doing well in an interview is key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The use of mobile phones has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for many purposes besides making phone calls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones?
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving thier first punishment.Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
Some people choose to have their first child at an older age. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian households the second chart shows the household gas emissisions which result from this energy use
The first pie chart illustrates why individuals travel to vocation by bicycle. On the other hand, second pie chart describes the reasons why people go to work by car.
In the last century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon he said: "It is a big step for mankind". But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The first chart shows the percentage of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks(cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Austrailian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
The map shows a public park (Grange Park) when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.
In the twenty first century, more and more companies are trying to sell their products by addressing they are new in some way. Why do you think so? Is this a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their babies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
The bar chart illustrates the number of online purchases of mobiles, laptops, and tablets in the first four months of the year, measured in millions.
The table below the results of a first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course very good. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they traveled abroad and why they traveled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destination over the same period. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The first graph shows the average worls oil price for each year from 1970 to 2005. The second chart shows the top six oil-exporting countries and how much they export each day.
You have bought a washing machine. First you found that the machine did not work properly,and you had it changed. Then you found that the new one seriously entangled the clothes. Write to the manager of the company to complain about it. In your letter
:-state your reason for writing
Describe the problem
Ask the provider ro solve the problem.
The first line graph shows the average world oil price for each year from 1970 to 2005.The secong chart shows the top six oil exporting countries and how much they export each day.
A freiend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. the letter,
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
“Some people believe that the violence shown in movies and video games has a damaging effect on society. While others believe that these don’t have an influence on people’s behaviour. What is your opinion?” After reading the question, the first step would be,
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the newborn. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that it is better for school-leavers to start work immediately. Others say that to be successful, school-leavers should go to university first. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for many purposes besides making phone calls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones?
The table below shows the results of surveys of first-year students who take courses in a particular university.
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their tree. Second step is to rinse our product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacture. Afterwards, the pressing moment. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can and crushed with a convenient pressing matching. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of our product before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires a plenty of work-seven steps- and a specific knowledge.
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter,
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps and equipment involved in cement making, it also showcases how it is used in concrete production for building purposes. Overall, there are several stages and tools which are used in this complex process. First of all, limestone and clay are crushed to get powder. Next, they are mixed before being put in a rotating heater. The mixture passes in a grinder to get thus the cement. This latter is put in bags to be stored and sold. In addition to this process, the figure highlights the method to manufacture another essential commodity in the building industry which is concrete. Indeed, the material is mainly composed by gravel that represents 50% of the total components. Furthermore, Cement represents 15% of the ingredients, plus 10% of water and 25% of sand. The all is mixed thanks to an adapted mixer in order to get the final goods. To conclude, we can notice that cement which is crucial in concrete making, is done through several steps and using numerous tools.
The table and charts below provide information about the destinations and employment of UK first degree holders
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first chart shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. THe second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which ressult from this energy use.
The pie charts show the first place Germans and Nigerians go to in order to access the news in a typical week. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house)