The bar charts show the amount of marriages and divorces in the USA from 1970 to 2000, and the percentage of the marital status of adult Americans in 1970 and 2000.
Practice:
You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
- Explain that you have completed your studies
- Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
- Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
Some people say parent should encourage their children to participate in team activities in the free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss and give your opinion.
a friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. you have had a similar problem in the past. write a reply to your friend. in your letter:
- tell your friend you understand the problem,
- explain what happend to you in the past,-
- suggest possible solutions to the problem.
children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. Why is this the case? what measures can you suggest to encourage higher level of activity among children
The table below shows the total amount of road traffic in the London borough of Enfield for the years 2008 - 2015
Many universities and colleges worldwide offer business studies. One major criticism of these is that they are too academic and not hands-on enough. In your opinion, what needs to be added to the curriculum to make the programs more practical?
people are facing mental and physical health disorders due to unemployment. For this reason, government should provide more work opportunities. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give examples.
The two charts below show the proportion of qualified graduates in a particular country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men's, although they have to sacrififice a lot for their family and career. It is said: "A woman's place is in the home." What do you think?
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
•give details about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
•explain why youʼve chosen your friend to go with you.
Rich countries should not give jobs to the skilled ( for example doctors and engineers) of poor countries as they are needed by their home country more than the rich countries. How far did you agree or disagree with the statement given?
People believe that certain criminals should be made to do community service instead of putting them behind the bars. Up to what extent do you agree?
robots and artificial intellignec are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. why is this happening do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice.
Write a letter
to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transportation rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A bar chart shows the percentage of men and women in Great Britain who had driving licenses and another bar chart shows the percentage of men and women who were young drivers at the age of 17-20. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara deserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Animal rights protesters strongly believe that any form of animal experimentation is not only cruel and inhumane but also immoral. Scientists, however, believe that it is justified when used to develop new medicines, which benefit the lives of humans. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your Friend has been offered a place on a cousre at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email . describe where you lived when you were a student at the university . recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation . warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
Nowadays, governments are trying to encourage people to use buses or subways for their daily travel. What are the advantages of forms of public transport like these?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time
this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holliday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Some people argue that the government should fund music, dance, and arts lessons for children. Others believe that they should pay for these lessons themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your sister has been in the hospital for a week. During this time, you have noticed the meals they are providing for her are very poor quality. Write an email to the hospital manager and include the following things: • Tell him/her what you have seen in the past week. • Complain about the food quality. • Offer a suggestion on how things could improve.
The chart below gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and mae comparisons with relevant.
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so. Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful study time?
Some people believe that government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce congestion,others think that building more and wider roads is the best way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The two pie charts and the table below inform us on the budget used for police forces in the year 2017 and 2018 in the area of Britain.The table tells us how the money was collected and the charts show what it was spent on.
It is generally accepted that working part-time to earn money as a teenager is essential. While this activity may educate youngsters the basics of working and discipline, it can also affect their resting time. Thus, this essay will discuss both views
Even more people are spending most of their time at work nowadays, which leaves almost nothing for personal life. Do you think this trend has more advantages o disadvantages for people?
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
Some people work on the same type of work for their whole lives while others prefer to change their work type. Which of the approaches is more reasonable in your opinion?
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Malborne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020
The map below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant.
Nowadays many business meetings and trainings are happening online and not in real offices. Do you think, the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages?
some people think that public libraries are no longer necessary due to the availability of digital information. To what extent do you agree or disagree with given statement?
The pie charts give information about average percentages of sodium saturated fats and added typical meals consumed in the USA Summarise the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that government should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternate sources. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The given pie chart chart depicts the details about the proportion of employees in Australia, who born in 2003, while the line chart illustrates the jobless rate in in three groups of individuals over a 10-year period, from 1993 to 2003.
many student find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reason ? what could be done to solve this problem ?
People from poor rural areas often have difficulty getting into good universities. Therefore, universities should make it easier for these people to be accepted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, many employees lack software skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
The bar chart below shows the number of men and women attending various evening course at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants.
The money spent by governments on space programmers would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Computers and AI technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificia intellgence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want invite your friend to go with you.Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
•give details about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
•explain why you've chosen your friend to go with.
You have a permanent job, and few weeks ago you have started a part-time
short course. You are not satisfied with it and want to change this part time
course. Write a letter to your professor explaining
- What you are writing about
- why you are not satisfied with your present part-time course,
and stating which course you would prefer and why
Government investment in arts is a waste of money. Governmnet must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?