Schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films, TV, and computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
Some people think that things learned at school are not as useful as before, and there are important skills to learn outside school. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime.Others, however, argue that the cirumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for commiting it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Travelling abroad is reganded as a valuable and good activity for young people, but some people think it takes too much time and money. Discuss both these viceos and give your own opinion.
The subjects that children are taught in schools are decided by central authorities. Some people say that teachers, not politicians, should be responsible for this task. To what extent you agree or disagree with this opinion?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years or to pay for two open-air concerts.
It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
& Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team.
& Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts.
& Say how you think the company should spend the money.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opedend, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that parents should choose the major\degree for their children to study at universities. Others think that children should be free to choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka
The diagram below shows the production and processing of milk production for commercial sale. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You are working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in an emergency. Write a letter to your friend.
Apologies for leaving like this.
Explain what happened.
Tell them what you are going to miss about working.
One of your colleagues from another country comes to your office for an official meeting. Write a letter to him/her and say
– Describe how to get from the airport to his/her hotel.
– Describe the hotel he/she will be staying in.
– Describe the arrangement for the meeting.counter
the graph below shows the number oftourists visiting a particular caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevent.
Some people believe that it is more important to focus on the future, while others argue that we should pay more attention to the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical preoblems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from own knowledge or experience.
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at art institution or organisation as part of their program. what are the advantages and disadvantages of the type of course requirement? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaparisons where relevant.
How much has the Internet has improved people’s lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweight the disadvantages for individuals and business?
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the percentage of adults in urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features.
Many people prefer to order ready-made food from restaurants instead of cooking at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuel should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. 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.
Topic: It is common for young people to go abroad to study at university instead of studying in their home contry. Do the advantages of studying at university in another country outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, there are fewer tranquil and calm places that allow us a quiet space to think. What do you think are the main reasons for this? Do you believe that such places are necessary these days? Why/Why not?
The map show the layout of a university in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
&Explain which course you are interested in.
&Say what you know about the university.
&Explain why you should receive the scholarship.
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the samepark today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that parents are responsible for children growing into responsible citizens. Others think that teachers should do this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the availability of information on the internet, public libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries people no longer wear their national costumes. They are forgetting their history and traditions. More people should be encouraged to wear their national costumes every day. Do you agree or disagree?
The map below show the centre of a small twon called Islip as it is now, plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and with relevant evidence.
Which way do you think is the best for a student to make new friends? 1. joining a sports team 2. participating in community activities 3. Traveling
A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph below shows tefts er thousand cars in four countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
•correct the information in the article
•explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
• suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The pie charts shows the number of native speakers of different languages in canada in 1996,2006 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best for both individual and society. Do you agree or disagree? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below gives information about how much people in the United States and the United Kingdom spend on petrol. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years some countries have experienced vary rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the country sides. This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole. What are the problems? How might they be reduced?
The charts show the sources of the electricity produced in four countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Essay topics: The table above shows data on the demographics of four nations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that students should focus on a few subjects, while others believe that students should study a wide range of subjects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows percentages of staffs not going to work for different reasons between 2000 and 2010