The line chart shows average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the US from 2000 to 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average the greenhouse gas emission which result from this energy use.
You want to sell your bicycle. You think a friend of yours might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Explain why you want to sell the bicycle
Describe the bicycle
Suggest a day/time when your friend can view it
In a number of countries some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money to construct new railway lines for very fast movement between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The line chart below shows the employment in the agricultural sector in four African countries (Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Algeria) from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people happy? What other things in life can make people happy? (Give reasons for your answers and include any relewant examples from your own knowledge or experience.)
Topic: The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present.
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payments. Others, however, see this as a cheap labor. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes? Give reaons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are theadvantages and disadvantages for the child having a large number of toys?
Feedback and evaluation are necessary aspects of school and work, but many people dislike being evaluated. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the number of Internet users in three different countries and the world average between 1998 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think the best way to learn new things is to study them alone. Others think that it is always better to get help from a skilled teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your choice.
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2 days business trip for you and your colleagues. In your letter you should tell
- Introduce yourself and colleagues
- give information about the business meeting
- tell other requests you might have
Some people who have been successful in society don't attribute their success to the theoretical knowledge they learned from their university. Do you agree or disagree that theoretical knowledge is not as valuable as expected?
Nowadays, as a part of education process, students work at a company for a short period of time without pay. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter,
•outline the situation
•propose ways to improve this situation
•request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
PEOPLE’S SHOPPING HABITS DEPEND MORE ON THE AGE GROUP THEY BELONG TO THAN OTHER FACTORS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YO AGREE OR DISAGREE?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvanatges to this?
3)Although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that young people should follow older generation’s example. Others, however, disagree and believe that it’s good to challenge older people’s opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many counties people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disagvantages?
Some people think that government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Essay 2.Health "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The internet has made traditional libraries unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss giving examples from your own knowledge and experience.
More and more people are opting for ready-made food instead of freshly cooked food. Do this development has more advantages over disadvantages?
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Image: The map of Oakwood town
n many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below contains information provided by Australia's tertiary insititutions about the percentage of male and female students who enrolled in different subjects in 1995.
Do you believe that self-driving cars will become common in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and expamles from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give tour own opinion
The line graph shows the percentages of Australian exports with four countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that getting a degree from univerity is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The Differences between countries have become less evident, so we can enjoy the same films, brands and TV programs. To what extent do you think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting more works of art like paintings and statues into towns and cities to make them attractive places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors and there is no sense of community anymore. What do you think are the causes of this lack of sense of community? Suggest measures that might deal with this situation.
Write a letter to accommodation officer at the college to describe your situation, your problems when you are sharing room with another student, say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
In this technological world, the number of new inventions has been increasing. Please describe a new invention and determine whether it will bring advantages or disadvantages.
Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. hu Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people no longer read newspaper. They get news about the world through the Internet. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
Write at least 150 words.
During a recent plane jurney, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurant.You talked to him and suggested that you should cantact him about a possible job in one of his restourants.
● remind him when and where you met
● tell him what kind of job you are interested in
● say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Some people consider playing sports are beneficial for school children. Some, however, believe sport activities also have some drawbacks. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children playing sports.
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
▪️Inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
▪️Explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
▪️Suggest what he/she should bring to work
It is believed that there is a negative impact of tourism on tourist spots which is majorly due to the behaviour of people who visit there. Why do you think that people behave badly when they visit some places? What measures can be taken to resolve this issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Every year several langauges die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Space exploration is a costly project. The money would be much better spent on reducing social problems. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Air transport is increasingly used to export fruit and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?