The graph and table below give information about the percentage of graduates in Australia who worked full-time after university from 2004 and 2012.
Some people think importing foreign movies and TV programs is good for a country's culture. Others believe it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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?
Fossil fuels are the main sources of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. DO you think this is a positive or negative development?
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with family, friends, and colleagues are more important than work and wealth. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019.
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an friend Chris have Invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Should young people follow the older people’s examples or it’s good for them to challenge older people’s opinions and thoughts. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair as parents feel under pressure to buy these kinds of this for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lifes. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promption and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. what problems does this cause? what could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
The bar chart gives infornamtion about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents.
Advertising is nowadays often targets children or products like fast food and toys. Many people believe this is bad for children and their families. Do you agree or disagree, give reasons with examples.
The maps below show Pancha Village in 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some languages spoken by very few people are losing their importance and may become extinct. Is it a good or a bad development? What are the reasons for this?
Write a letter to your friend
You recently bought an electric gadget for your home. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice.
In this letter you should include:
What the gadget is
What you think about it
Advice about other alternatives your friend could buy
the graph shows the percentage of 18-25 year olds in unoversities of 4 countries. summarise the information
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss boths views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about
The promotion
The celebration
Their accomodation
Some people believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other at work, at school and in daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show ап industrial area in the town of Norblton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information Ьу selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where re/evant
some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one. Give reasons for your answers and give relevant examples from your experience.
some say that children should do unpaid community work, and some say it is not important for their development. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
Q5. Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Below are two charts showing the top 12 nations in military spending for 2005 and those countries' GDP growth for the same year.
Some people claim that governments should take action to ensure that people have a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, disagree and believe that people should decide for themselves which way they prefer to live their lives. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the number of Catholics residing in different nations, during 2010-2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
According to research, the current stocks of fish in the world's seas are becoming more and more reduced. Why is thie happening? What can be done to change this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
The bar graph below depicts the number of tea and coffee imported by four diffent countries in tonnes
The graph below shows the monetary aid from four organizations to developing countries in four different years.
Many people today believe that there should be fixed punishments for specific crimes. However, others are of the opinion that this approach is inappropriate. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some contries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
some people think that we learn best through in-person interaction with a teacher in a classroom. others believe that online learning is more effective. discuss both these views and give your own opinon. give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. write at least 250words
What are advantages and disadvantage of use social networkig? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
People are now living in a “throwaway society” where things are used for a short period of time and then thrown away. What are the causes of this and what problems does it cause?
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As a country develops, people tend to buy more cars. Do the advantages for the individual outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the percentage of managers who are women in five different countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Media focusses on problems rather than development. To what extent do you agree?
In many countries television shows many foreign-made programmes. The dominance of imported entertainment is harmful to the cultures of these countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some peolpe think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of university?
Some people soy lhof economic developmenl is necessory lo reduce the poverty in ihe world. Ofhers soy lhol economic growlh should be sfopped immediolely lo slop domoging lhe environmenl. Discuss bofh sides ond give your opinion.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses. Write a letter to the school. In your letter Ask about the school Say what kind of accommodation you want Mention any special request you have (for example diet).
Traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. It has a negative effect on families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Video games are bad for children. Do you agree or disagree? Write a one- sided opinion essay giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.