Some people believe that advancements in technology have significantly improved work efficiency, allowing individuals and businesses to achieve more in less time. Others argue that technology is a major cause of job loss, as automation and artificial intelligence replace human labor. 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.
The graphs below give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
The tendency of news reporters in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, most people in cities live in large apartment blocks. Does this kind of accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Nowadays, people devote too much time to their job. This leaves very little time for their personal life. How widespread is the problem? What problem will this shortage of time cause?
In many part of the world, there are now multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? DO you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that dangerous criminals should spend their rest of their lives in prison, while others think that everyone deserves a second chance and that these offenders should be reintegrated into society. What is your opinion?
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
The chart below shows the average cost of a monthly contract for four different mobiles (cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002, measured in euros.
The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999.
Should cities preserve historic buildings or replace them with modern structures? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays, people’s values have changed and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than art. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?
You recently read an article about the benefits of volunteering and community work for high school students. Many people feel that these activities should be included as part of the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? Provide reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
User 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 languages and, if so, how?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas pf the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. In your letter:
1. Say how well you know your friend.
2. Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has.
3. Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement. Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter, apologize for the changes explain the reason why the changes were needed explain the new arrangement
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about
Explain what you would like to do to help
Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many young people leave school with negative attitudes towards learning. What are the causes？How to encourage young people to study？
Extreme sports such as sky diving and rock climbing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people believe that money makes life comfortable. Others think that a large amount of wealth brings more troubles. Do the advantages of having a lot of money outweigh the disadvantages?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage from using their cars?
The rise of artificial intelligence will lead to significant unemployment in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared to two countries; China and India. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen, pencil, or brush. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
• Say why you would like to do this work
• Explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in housholds in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant
Question:Everybody should be allowed admission to University study program regardless of their level of Academic activity.To what extent do you agree or disagree.Give reason for your answer including relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
You have been selected for a training course on computer skills that you cannot attend.
WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR EMPLOYER AND SAY
Explain how this training course would help you
Why won't you be able to attend it
Suggest a way to have that training again
the bar chart below shows the most important causes of stress for different age groups in Canada. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefis of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people spend most time of their lives living close to where they were born What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at Liverpool John Moore's University from 2010 to present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
“Many people think that studying abroad is better than studying in their own country. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages?”
You are organising a party and want to invite an old friend who lives in another town.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-explain why you are organising a party
- give directions to the venue
- suggest a place for your friend to stay while they are in town
The charts below provide the primary reason tourists visited Orange City in two different years.
Some people prefer to live in the city,while others feel that there are more advantages to living in the countryside. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in the city comared with living in the countryside.
Many of the world's cities are currently facing a serious housing shortage. What are some of the reasons for this shortage and what solutions can you suggest?
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.
You want something that you can’t buy in your own country. You decide to ask an English friend to help you.
Write a letter to the friend. In your letter
-say what you want
-explain why you want it
-suggest how the friend could help
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more and more common than meeting face to face. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
A glance at the graph provided reveals a percentage of UK teenagers who followed a vegetarian diet between 1960 and 2020
Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors in major sports competition such as Olympic Games and football World Cup etc. It is better to spend money encouraging children take up sports at a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below illustrate which of 3 fast-food restaurants were the most preferred amongst teenagers in Vietnam and Indonesia in 2017 and predictions for 2027. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many working people get little or no exercise during the work day, and have health problems as a result. -Why do so many people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? -Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph (figure 2) show the percentage of men and women employed in executive positions in ACME Oil Company from July 1993 to June 1994. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown in the graph.
The maps below illustrate the changes to the Queen Mary Hospital since it was built in 1960.
government needs to spend more money to encourage the development of artsand sports in schools, rather than to support professional arts and sport events . to what extent you agree or disagree ?