The graph below gives information about car ownership in Britain from 1971 to 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter
-describe the problem you had with the tickets
-say why you were unhappy with the staff
-suggest what action the train company should take
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa 2
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children's sport between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pay for them. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
The pie chart provides a breakdown by type of transport and car in Edmonton with the table chart indicating whether the reason for using the car in city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that governments should make the investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2000 to travel to and from school using different types mode of transport. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reportion the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is important for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risk outweigh the disadvantages ?
Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and exercise everyday they will become fit. However these days older people are usually lonely and donot talk to others which makes them unfit and how unhappy. What are the reasons for this? How can this be resolved
Some people think that nations and individuals should focus on their problems because it is unable to help everyone in the world since there are so many in needs.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 1
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
-describe your experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Bringing in foreign workers to fill positions that domestic workers are unwilling to do can cause problems in the local community and should therefore be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that girls should take husband’s name after marriage while others feel that they should not follow this age old tradition. What is your opinion?
Arranging Accommodation
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Samson,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows the production of electricity using a system called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
The line graph shows the changes in the populations of six different areas of the world between 1960 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You were invited to go out by your friend. Due to some reason you couldn’t go. Write a letter apologizing for this and suggest a new time and place to meet.
In your letter, you should:
apologize
explain reasons on why you can’t make it
suggest a new time and place to meet.
Improvements in ealth, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 amd 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compparisons where relevent.
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion , is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local language and so, how?
Exercise is essential for health, and exercise in the workplace makes employees less absent from work. All employers should provide exercise facilities in the workplace. What is your opinion? Support your opinion with personal examples.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do yo u think are the main causes of the difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?
Nowadays most green energy is becoming evermore prevalent in both developed and developing countries. Some argue they greatly reduce costs and are better for the environment, others believe they are a serious threat to energy security. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweight its drawbacks?
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on the environtment, eating habits, and families. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries it is traditional for men to work and for women to stay at home to look after the family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
A friend of yours is coming to stay at your house for a week while you are away on holiday. They have not stayed at your house before.
Write a letter to your friend so that you can prepare them for their stay. In your letter:
Remind him/her about your holiday dates
Tell him/her what tasks need to be done in your house
Explain what he/she can do during the day in your town
Punishment is the best approach to teach kids what is good and bad. Do you agree or disagree. What are the other options do teachers and parents need to follow, provide some examples
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………,
Nowadays children are experiencing increased educational, social, and commercial pressure. What are the reasons for this? What is a solution to reduce the pressure?
The growth Of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge.
The line graph below shows the number of monthly active users of some social network and messaging services between 2010 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in Netherland between 2001 and 2006. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his performance
give details of your musical activities
e explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Some people think that importing movies and TV programmes from other countries is better for country . Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more international companies are investing and locating their business in foreign country. What problems will local communities face with and what can be done ?
Some people think that it is a good thing for senior management positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more businesses as weel as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face to face. Discus the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for communicating.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people get into debt buying things they don’t need and can’t afford.What are the reasons for this behaviour?What action can be taken to prevent people having this problem?
It is argued that the parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children’s actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts illustrate the proportion of population trends in Scotland in three different stages from 1940 to 2020. Overall,the ratio of birth and population growth is considered as a decreasing but it is vice versa for mortality.
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food taht is locally sourced. What are the reasons for this? I sthis a positive or Negative developement
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices ot three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
To solve the ever-increasing environmental hazards throughout the world, the best way is to increase the price of fuel. What is your opinion on the above assumption? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are organizing a seminar for your company. Write a letter to the
manager of another department inviting them to give a presentation at the
seminar.
In your letter,
• give details of the seminar
• invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them
• say what the presentation should be about
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on
this task
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan