The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays people are influenced by fashion, in particular when choosing their clothes and hairstyle. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
IN some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for pepople. Why might this be the case? Do youo think this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people think it is necessary to use animals to test medicines or products intended for human use. Others, however, criticize this as animal cruelty. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the worldwide market share of the notebook computer market for manufacturers in the years 2006 and 2007. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
This line graph shows the visitor ratios of four attractions in Brighton, England from 1980 to 2010.
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foriegn country. Others think that they should live as a seperate minority group with the different life style. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The charts show the age at which people left full-time education as well as the average salary they were making two years after entering the workforce. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays people are following fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries schoolchilren wear a uniform.In others, they can wear whatever they want at school. what are advetages and disadvantages of having school uniforms?
Some cities allow their residents to transform public parks and open space to small farms, to grow fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages of this approach outweigh its disadvantages?
The pie chart below depicts energy generation by fuel type in the UK in two years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the employment of students from four counries in the UK after their first courses in 2001.
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays mare tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Is this a negative or positive development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka 2
Now-a-days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away ,whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time . Why has this change happened ? What are the effects of this change ?
In some countries of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However, in some countries, bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion, which one is better?
The charts below show how much money was spent for 2017 and 2018. The following table chart shows that the national government is the largest funder for the police in both 2017 and 2018.
task one: the two tables here show the percentages of smokers in different age groups. Please summarize and compare the information.
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Computers and artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly being used for online education. Can AI enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
You are taking a cource at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter:
-introduce yourself.
-explain why you haven't handed in the project yet.
-request more time to do it.
The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, over a two-week period in 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts give information about two genres of TV programmes watched by men and women and four different age groups in Australia.
Spirits believe dead it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language and primary school rather than secondary school. do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages
Some people argue that in the modern world it is necessary to be able to speak at least two foreign languages. Others say that it is better to know one foreign language very well than to have poor command of two foreign languages. What is your opinion?
Some people say that school children should study history as a main subject. Others think that others subject are more important for children in modern society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
many manufactured food and drink products contain high level off sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the number of people who visit art galleries is declining. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this situation?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions on how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………….,
in some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. discuuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
You recently bought a new piece of technology for your home. Your friend is interested in purchasing the same item. Write a letter to your friend. •Explain what the technology is. •Describe how it is helpful to you. •Give your advice on whether your friend should buy it or not.
The chart shows the percentage of household expenditure on goods and services in a country from 1995 to 2005.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that globalization is harming people more, rather than doing good. However, some others argue for the opposite. Do the advantages of globalization outweigh disadvantages? write the answer
Many people believe that exams are the best way of assessing a student’s ability and level. Others, however, believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Science advanced so much that it can make it possible for people to live for 100 years or more than it.Some people think it is good thing, others think it is bad idea. Discuss both side of argument.
The graph below shows the spending of UK residents on visits abroad between 1993 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries, alternative sources of energy are encouraged. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the number of people employed in five types of work on one region of Australia in 2001 and 2008, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where refevant.
Under British and Australian laws, a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant’s past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
Some think that people should not change their jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, companies and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The pie chart illustrates the average fees for households in Japan and Malaysia in 2010.
The chart below shows the percentage of young people at university in six European countries in 2000 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the government should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. Others argue that this money should be spent on sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people think that nuclear energy is better than other sources of power for meeting ever-increasing global needs. To what extent do you agree?
The chart below shows the proportions of graduates from Brighton University in 2019 entering different employment sectors. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 200 words.
Scientists tell us some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that million of people continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions?
You have a meeting with your manager next day.Write a letter him/her what you are going to discuss in the meeting.
In your letter
what you have done for the company in the year you worked there
what changes you would like to recommend
what training you require
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign anguage at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?