In some cities, there are few controls on the design,construction of homes,office building, and the owners can decide on the styles of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
The line graph below shows the percentage of households in one country using four different types of electronic systems between 1995 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more prons to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advantage and disadvantage of solar energy.
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
Write at least 150 words in an appropriate style and format.
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
•Give contact details for when you are away
•Give instructions about how to care for your pet
•Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
The chart below shows the ownership of electrical applianeces and amount of time spent doing housework in house holds in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in town and cities to build more houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, more and more people buy a wider range of household goods like television, microwave oven and rice cooker. Do you think there are more pros than cons?
You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar in New Zealand. You left a file with important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him/her to return it to you by post.
It is important to use land for human needs such as farming, housing, and industry than to save it for endangered animals. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows 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.
Planting trees is very important. Some people say that trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others say that housing facilities should be built instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion with relevant examples?
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should second
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
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages ti living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
Nowadays many countries household waste e.g. food packaging is increasing day by day. What are the causes for that? How can this problem be solved?
In some countires, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories. (Unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home, housework and gardening.)
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical applianices 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 feafures, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the average household spending pattern for households in three income categories as a proportion of their income. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to live in rented homes rather than purchasing their own homes. Do you think advantages of living in rented house outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below gives information about household car ownership in Britain from 1990 - 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
The road in front of your house got damaged a long ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority complaining about the damaged road.
In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain the condition of the road
and suggest what they should do
You have received a letter from your neighbour complaining about noise from your house/flat.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
explain the cause of the noise
apologise for the noise
describe what action you will take to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words.
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home ?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news.
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You shou
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 chart below 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 comparison where relevant.
Increasing housing problem in big city is a social consequences. Some people say that only government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter • describe the house • describe how you are spending your time there • invite your friend to come and visit
A local company has initiated a huge construction project near your house.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself;
• Explain that the works disturb you and your neighbors;
• Suggest solutions to the problem.
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build homes in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are going away from home for one week and you need to ask your neighbor to look after you house.
Write a letter describe:
•Why you want to go away
•What you want your neighbor to look after
•If there are any problems, then give instructions
(VMN)Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, government should focus on reducing environment pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
• describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
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/her to return it to you by post.
The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries. The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten year intervals. Write a report describing the information below.
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on the streets. Still, there are robberies that happen inside houses. What do you think is the best thing a person can do to ensure his/her own security? Use specific reasons and examples to suppor
both men and women these days work full-time, so it is logical for them to share household chores equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and your family
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
In many parts of the world there are now more and more multi-generational households. eg 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?
A resturant near your house is making a lot of noise. You called the manger but no action was taken. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
*Introduce yourself
*Describe the problems you are facing because of this
*suggest solutions
The graph below shows the percentage of households, grouped by poverty, on the basis of access to refrigerator, electricity and water in Ghana for the year 1991/1992 to 1998/1999. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the existing ground floor plan of a house and a proposed plan for some building work. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park secondary school since it's construction in 1950. Summarise the information and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent 1950 Main road Houses school Farmland playground 1980 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground 2010 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground
Housing is essential for people . Some argu that government should offer free housing for people who can not afford it.do you agree or disagree with this statement
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the hystory of the house or buolding they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can pepole research this?
Restoration of old buildings in main cities involves enormous government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this money to build new houses and roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?