In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owner can decide on the style of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh its drawbacks? & #9. The restoration of an old building in major cities in the world cost numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph bellow shows four categories of citrus fruits and top countries to which these were exported in thousand tones in 2012.
Your friend is about to move into a new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
offer to help him/her to move
explain how exactly you can help
ask him/her some questions about the new house
The chart below shows the number of households in Canada by their annual income in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Today’s food travel thousands of miles before it reaches the customer. Some people say that it would be better for the economy and environment if people ate food produced from local farmers. Would the advantages of this idea outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, people can buy a wide range of household goods (for example, TV, microwave ovens, and rice cookers）. Is it a positive or negative development?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What the are the advantages and disaadvantages of solar energy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You stayed at your friends' house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia.You left a file with important documents in your room. write a letter to your friend, describing the file and
ask him to return it to you by post.
The graph below shows the percentage of urban!suburb an and rural households in a European country that had Internet access between 1999 and 2004. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Household Internet Access 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework and households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
• thank your friend for the stay
• describe where you left the envelope
• ask him/her to return it to you by post
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people argue that not enough household waste is being recycled. They believe that the only way to increase recycling rates is for governments to make it a legal requirement.To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
Both men and women these days work full -time, so its logical for them to share household chores equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although many people value public parks, some argue that this space could be better used for housing or businesses to support the growing population and economy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and practice them with basic assistance, such as food and housing.To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework and households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays it is a bigger problem in front of the govenrment to provide satisfactory house to their increasing population whilst still trying to save the environment . Discuss this statement and give your opinion .
The bar graph indicates tje average amount of water used by different household appliances each day in the US. The table shows how many gallons of water were consumed oer oersin in the US over a 25-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting themain features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of towns and cities than to build more housing. fo whot extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries increase the amount of household garbage going to landfill every year. What are the causes and what can be done to reduce it?
A close friend stayed at your house for a few days and forgot to take his watch when he left. Write a letter to this friend and:
Inform him that he has forgotten his watch
Explain why you can’t post it.
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Ask if he can pick it up.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses. Others believe that the local council should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of city and towns, while others say housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Public libraries will soon no longer be housed in building as all facilites and books are available for all to access. What are the advantages and disadvantages of public libraries existing online?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………,
The diagrams below show some principles of house design for cool and for warm climates. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You were on a pleasant trip and had rented a flat from a friend who was on an official tour. Write a letter to your friend how you felt about the trip and how you took care of his house in his absence.
Nowadays in many countries, both women and men work full-time. Logically, women and men should share household tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of houses sold in 8 cities in the world for more than 5 Million US dollars in 2009 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, governments encourage business to move outside of the cities to solve the problems of housing and transport in cities. What are advantages and disadvantages?
The graph below shows the percentages of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of renting.
The two pie charts show the average spending by households in a country at two different points in its economic development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gasses trap on from the sun. Write a report for a teacher to describe the information below.
The table below shows the changes in some household types in Canada from 1984 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart below shows the percentage of household in owned and rented acommodation in england and waves between 1918-2011
Planting trees if very important, some people say that trees should be planted in the vacant areas of the cities and town, while others say that housing facilities should be build instead. Do you agree or disagree?
The following process diagram describes how greenhouse gases trap energy from the Sun. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown in the diagram.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka
You recently stayed your friend's place,to look after the house while he is away. You accidentally damaged something in his house write a letter to your friend.
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. ◦ Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. nb
The chart shows the percentage of household expenditure on goods and services in a country from 1995 to 2005.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram outlines the various steps involved in the process of publishing a book. Overall, a manuscript goes through nine stages before it is released to the public. First, after the manuscript is written, it is sent to the publishing house for thorough analysis and review. Once approved, a contract is negotiated and signed between the author and the publisher. The next stage involves designing the book's layout using specialized software, followed by obtaining final approval. Once the layout is approved, the manuscript is printed, transforming the digital content into a physical book. This is followed by bookbinding, where the editor selects the appropriate format for the book. Finally, the finished volume is distributed to various bookstores for sale. The entire process typically takes 18 to 24 months. In conclusion, publishing a book in physical form, regardless of its literary genre, requires numerous steps—nine in total—and demands close collaboration between the author and the publisher.
The charts below show information about the average spending of a typical household in four different countries in the year 2020 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
(From Cambridge IELTS Book 10, test 1) The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries people prefer to rent a house rathar than buying one .describe tha advantages and disadvantages of both?