People born today can expect to live longer than people in previous generations. What are some of the positive and negative implications of this phenomenon? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the percentage use of four different fuel types to generate electricity in five Asian countries in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It’s generally believed that success in fields such as art and sport can only be achieved if a person has natural talent. However, it’s sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or artist. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money , either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open -air concerts . It has asked for feedback from the general public . Write a letter to the company. In your letter;
• describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
• summarise the benefits of paying for the concert
• say how you think the company should spend the money
The charts below show the general happiness level in Korean society by age, gender, and income in 1980 and 2012.
The two pie charts below show total world energy consuption and electiricity generation for last year
Your town council has decided to demolish historic building due to lack of funds to renovate. Write a letter to your council man.
In your letter, you should say:
● why it is important to preserve historic building
● how the funds could be generated.
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?
Mass media has an influence on people, particulary on younger generations. It plays a pivotal role on shaping the opinions of people, especially teenagers and young people. What do you think about it? please give example.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to be a good sport person or musician. Discuss both sites of views and give your opinion.
GENERAL TRAINING ONLY
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your classmate just received a poor grade on a major school project. One reason for your grade was that your classmate’s family member got very ill. Your classmate was distracted and didn’t contribute as much as was expected.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter
- Explain why you had to do most of the
work
- Describe how the illness of your
partner’s family member affected the
project
- Say what you hope your professor will
do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Professor Miller,
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it’s sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion.
Some people think that nowadays children have more freedom than previous generations . Do you think this is a positive or a negative development ?
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
It is generally acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be. What are the causes? What can be done to improve the situation?
the diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelecritic power station.
Is there any value in studying academic subjects that are not 'useful' in terms of generating wealth for the country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below shows the most popular film genres among men and women, along with general ticket sales for various types of films in the USA in 2010.
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? General topic - International tourism Specific topic - impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Advantages - cover labour-shortages and create business Disadvantages - pollution and jobs competition rises
The chart below show the percentage of the energy generate from different resources in 1985 and 2003.
The charts below prresent information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019. Summries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
Government funding should be used to support sports and the arts in school rather than professional sports and arts for the general public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some parts of the world, people are living to an older age than they used to. Some people say that this causes problems but others say that an ageing population has advantages for business, for government and for society in general. Discuss both views and give your own option.
3.In some countries, secondary school aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
Some people believe that an individual's personality is largely shaped by their genes, while others argue that environmental factors play a more significant role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
The table below shows causes of injuries in Australia for tenagers and the general population.
Nowadays tourism generates a significant part of national income for many countries, but it has certain drawbacks too. This essay will examine the advantage and disadvantages of tourism and provide a logical conclusion.
Student generally prefer to choose the period they are supposed to study and the period they are free to have fun. They should be allowed to do their time management. Do you agree or disagree?
General
You have decided to go on a holiday abroad for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to go with you. Write a letter to your friend asking him to accompany you.
In your letter:
explain where and when you want to go
give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
describe some of the things you want to do.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear John,
It is generally seen that most working people do not do enough physical exercise What are the reasons behind this? How can this problem be solved?
You should spend around 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Genetic engineering is dangerous trend. It should be limited. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answear aand include any releveant examples from your own knowledge or expirience.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend some mone
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
People believe that Generation Z (1997-2007) are more dishonest than previous generationsWhat are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts.It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
* Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
* Summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts
* Say how you think the company should spend the money
Some people believe that the elderly take better decision that the young generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
•describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
•summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
•say how you think the company should spend the money
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of
money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to
pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general
public.
Write a letter fo the company. tn your fetter
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the Internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former taking 22% of the global online market and the latter representing the smallest proportion at 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total sales with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furniture became the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or two pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team. Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts. And say how you think the company should spend the money.
Team sports are general promoted as a great way to keep fit and build character. However, sporting events such as soccer matches are often accompanied by violence between rival supporters and other forms of antisocial behavior. If sporting events can lead to antisocial behavior, can team sports really be good for us?
Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree?
The chart below compare Australian government investments in various energy sectors and the share of electricity generated by those energies in 2010.
Although modern life style has brought with it improvements in people's standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some countries, some criminal trails in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
This diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.