Food travels thousands of miles from producer to consumers. Some people think it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only ate local food produced by farmers. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from you own knowledge and experience.
The bar graph below shows the amount of carbon emissions in different countries during three different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wherever relevant. Carbon Emissions by Country thousand metric tonnes 1800000 1600000 1400000 1200000 1000000 800000 600000 400000 200000 • 1975 • 1990 # 2005 USA Germany United Kingdom China Canada India
The chart below gives information about computer ownership per household in the US from 1997 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, lots of household waste is a problem. What is the cause of this problem and how can we solve the issue?
You have found out that a building company is planning to build new houses close to your home. Write a letter to the manager of the construction company. In your letter
say how you found out about their plan
describe how you feel about the proposed development
explain what you hope the building company will do
A museum near your house is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for voluntary/unpaid work in your letter:
oExplain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
oDescribe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
oGive details of when you would be available for work
In some countries ,owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Because of the rising cost of housing, many young people are increasingly being forced to live with their parents into their 30’s. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house)
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses. Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same as the old house style in local areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
In the past, many people had skill such as making their own clothes and doing repair to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? how far is this situation true in your country?
The first chart shows the energy consumption by the average household in Australia, while the second chart illustrates the greenhouse gas emission that come from this energy consumption. Specifically, heating and water heating consume a significant amount of energy, most of the greenhouse gas emission come from water heating and other appliances. Moreover, this shows that heating and water heating are the two largest uses of energy, with 42 and 30 percent of the total. Othe appliances consume 15%, which is roughly twice as energy used by refrigeration. Lighting and cooling use minute energy, at 4% and 2%. In conclusion, heating is one of the highest sources used in the household energy use, while water heating is one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emission. The second largest source of emission is other appliances which is 28%. Shockingly, heating produce less amount of emission rather than uses of energy, the refrigeration produce 14% , while using energy 7%. Finally lighting and cooling result at 8% and 3%
The bar chart illustrated the amount of houses constructed yearly in two cities ( Derby and Nottingham) during the period from 2000 to 2009.
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. Australian household energy use water heating 30% heating 42% refrigeration 7% cooling 2% other appliances 15% lighting 4% Australian household greenhouse gas emissions heating 15% cooling 3% lighting 8% water heating 32% other appliances 28% refrigeration 14%
The bar charts illustrate the average house expenses in England and its capital city – London, and to present the comparison regarding the average house prices between distinct areas of England within the year 2013
The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999.Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming intersted in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. what are the reasons for this ? how can people search this?
The graph below show the three different kinds of emission source of green house gas in the uk
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buidings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they live. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
yoy have recently moved to a different house.
write to your English speaking friend
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-invite your friend to come and visit
The charts below show the changes in owernship 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 feature, and make comparsions where relevant.
You live in a house near a park. Recently, a lot of teenagers have been meeting in the park at night. They are very noisy. Write an email to the local government in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: Provide information about where you live. Explain the problem and how it affects your life and Suggest a way to solve the problem.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic : Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing houswork in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom it May Concern,
Shortage of houses has become a severe problem in the cities today and only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.
The graph below shows the average house prices in 3countries between the years 1997-2014.
The following diagrams shows how a pellet stove and a pellet boiler work to heat a house.
One of the major problems that face today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory houses for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
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
The presented pie chart illustrates the household spending of Japanese and Malaysian in 2010.
In many countries, men and women both work full-time jobs and it is logical that they should share household tasks equally. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to landlord about the problem you have in house of renting.
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about how people aged 25-34 are housed in the UK. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting on the features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows th persentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park lands for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Type a letter to your friend. In your letter, Invite him to stay and suggest a date briefly describe the new house and garden say why you like your new house
Some people think traffic and housing problems in large cities can be solved by moving companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant experience from your own experience.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Your friend has just moved to a new house. Write a letter to your friend and let him know about the gift that you have prepared for him/her.
In your letter, you should:
-describe the gift
-tell how it will be delivered
-explain why you chose it.
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?
In some countries people rent accommodation while other buy their own houses. Does renting accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages than buying place?
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
Explain why you are writing
Describe the damage to your car and express your feeling about it.
Recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think city planners create more green spaces and plant tress. Others believe that they should focus on building new houses. Discuss both view and give your opinion.