8 Version 1 In some countries police officers do not carry guns. How does this affect the manner they implement law and order? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a gun. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of international applicants to the universities of one European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people. Write an e-mail to the bookshop. In your e-mail: • suggest a speaker • say what they would contribute to the event • explain why other people would be interested too
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measure do you think might be effective?
The data below shows the percentage of university students who were in part-time employment at five British universities between 1998 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people these days have computer, laptops, telephones at their homes for work. Do you thibk, working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. *Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.
Q. The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Schools should stop using books to teach and use filims,tv or computer in the classroom instead.To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports faculties . Others , however say that this would have little effect on public health and other measures are required . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The number of TV programmes is growing day by day.Some people say that it is good as it gives people more choices, while others say it affects the quality of TV programmes.Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people believe that more academic subjects such as chemistry, physics and history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will derive more benefit from studying practical subjects such as motor mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara dessert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The chart shows the infromation relating to people within 15 minute drive service in a particular region in UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The map below shows a school in 1985 and the school nơ. Summarize the information by selectiong and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (HA)
“Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.” Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
The diagram below represents a survey on whether consumers would actually consider buying cars from tech companies such as Apple & Google. Summarise the information given in the diagram.
Nowadays, there is a growing trend of private car ownership. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages or environmental problems associated with this?
The line chart compared the weekly spending in families in one country between 1968 and 2018.
•Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. 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 bar chart shows the share of poverty of the rural areas in the years 1993 and 2002. The pie chart shows the rural area share and the urban area share of poverty in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks to students during lunch breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings and birthdays. How important is it to celebrate such events? Do you think people spend too much money on these events?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people spend all their money as they get it, rather than saving for the future. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative situation?
The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the worldwide market share of notebook computer manufacturers in the year 2006, 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist’s claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
some people believe that studying at university or college is the best rout to a successful career, while other believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
watching a live performance such as play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which thee were exported in thousand tonnes in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valubale item.
Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company, in your letter -
Describe the item you lost
- Explain how you lost it
-Tell the insurance company what you would like to do
Write a letter to your professor outlining why you are not satisfied with their course.
In your letter:
write the reasons why you are not satisfied with the course
request to change your course
indicate what course you want to take instead
Write at least 150 words.
The arts, such as music, painting and literature, are an essential part of a society's cultural identity. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? You should write at least 250 words.
Some people say that art subject such as painting and drawing shiuld not be made compulsory for highschool students. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
Being self-employed has both advantages and disadvantages. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of self-employment and provide examples to support your arguments. Do you think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cemen-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building puroses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given bar chart shows the number of boys and girls playing sports in Great Britain
Most young people without a partner would prefer to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Yet being in a relationship when you are young is not always a good idea. As part of a class project, write about whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your choices.
The charts show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employer. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your onw knowledge or experience.
The diagran below shows the floor plan of a public llibary 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. anlar topic EXAMPLE Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the Fast food disadvantages?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best wayto get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that gettingexperience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office every day. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplaces. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The plans below show a student accommodation buildings 2010 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant