Some people believe that technological advancements have made traditional skills and methods obsolete, while others argue that these skills are still valuable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All university students should be required to take history courses no matter what their field of study is. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In some schools and universities, girls choose arts subjects (literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Some people say history and music are important school subjects. Other people think that in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that in all levels of educations, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. *Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.
The line chart below shows the teenage pregnancy rates in selected countries - Australia, Sweden, the United States, and South Africa - from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
you have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company lossing an important client.
write a letter to your senior director.
in your letter
apologise for what happened
explain why you missed the dead line
tell him her how will you avoid in future.
The pie charts below show unitsof electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts show the first place Germans and Nigerians go to in order to access the news in a typical week.
The charts below the most popular films by genre for men and women and general ticket sales for different types of film in the USA in 2010.
The diagram shows the life cycle of the brown, white, pink shrimps in the Gulf of Mexico. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
This line chart illustrates that the data of students who studied at United state, United kingidaom and Australia in various countries from 2002 to 2007. Overall, exept the students who studuies in US the count of students remaining are fluctuants. However, in the UK the students was significant drop started in 2003 until the end of the period. It is clear that, the least student apply abroad was Australian which is constant by 10000 at the entire period. Britain in 2002 was 30000 after that, they substantial decreased until it reached to thier peak were approximately 20000. Otherwise, in 2002, American is the most studentes counts was 50000, two years followed were declined to about 2000 thus, american was climb in 2006 until keep its the same level in 2007. Uk is the most countries which sent thire students in different countries. In addition, UK is the second country where sent thire studentes yet, in 2004 gradualy decreased, finally, Australis was the least country.
Some people believe that younger generations can learn a lot about how to be good members of society from older generations. Others think it is better for younger people to get advice on how to be a good citizen from their peers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
&Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday.
&Describe some possible disadvantages.
&Say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer.
The pie charts display how electricity production by various energy sources has changed in Scotland in 20 years.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health isssues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents prefer to have their children be raised by their grandparents. Some prefer to raise them on their own. Which would you prefer & why?. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The rise of social media has affected personal, relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using socila meida for communication outweitght the disavantages.
It's considered that good health is one of basic human needs. The question of whether private healthcare has more advantages or disadvantages is a complex issue that requires careful consideration of different factors. In my perspective there are more disadvantages than advantages when medical services are run by profit-making companies.
Some people like to travel outside their country. Others would rather travel to tourist spots inn their own country first, before traveling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Cashless transaction order of the day most of the time people prefer using plastic cash. Do you think this is trend will be useful for the society.
the diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. summarize the information and make a comparison.
A work colleague (or student friend) has applied for a new job, and he/she asked you to write a reference letter to the new employer.
Write a letter to the employer to recommend your colleague/friend.
In your letter
* state your reason for writing and say how you know the applicant
* describe your colleague/friend's relevant qualifications and skills
* and explain why you are recommending this person for the job.
Many of the diseases which afflict people with office jobs are the direct result of a sedentary lifestyle. Agree or disagree?
The diagram shows and illustrates cement construction and how plaster is used to produce concrete for the construction of new buildings. A manufacturing of cement using an apparatus by mixing materials, through the food processor and it is made as powder, which finally accumulates as cement further packed in bags, whereas concrete production is made by four materials through a concrete mixer. Clay and limestone are crushed as a powder by the crusher and used as a mixer, the fine particles are sent to the rotating heater and heat the substances. In addition, bags of cement were produced by the grinder. The four materials such as cement (15%), water (10%), sand (25%), and small stones (50%) play a major role in the production of concrete with the help of concrete mixer apparatus.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.
The chart shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men amd women who held them in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicls will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweight the disadvantages?
The quality of computer language translation has improved significantly in recent years. Therefore, it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You bought a TV a week ago but when you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter.
• introduce yourself
• explain the problem
• and state what action you would like from the company.
The use of animals for experiments has increased drastically.some people believe that it is necessary to use animals for experiments while others are totally against it Discuss both views and give your opinion
You recently receive a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try a get a job. You think she/he should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
-explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
-suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
The picture below shows Bell Hill farm in 1976 and the changes that took place in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past , which reduces theirs activity levels accordingly. why is this the case? what measures can you suggest to encourage higher levels of activity among children?
the diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 year ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
Some people think that there should be strict laws to control the amount of joise a person makes because of the disturbance it causes to the people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Some people believe that the intemet is increasing the gap between the rich and poor, while others argue that it helps to reduce this gap. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The pie charts provide information about rates of electricity consumption by raw materials in Australia and France between 1980 and 2000.
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, in other coutries they are allowed to do almost anything they like. To what extent should children have to follow rules?
The cost of living is higher in many countries. What are the effects of higher prices on individuals and society? What is the best way for people to deal with this problem?
Some feel that individuals today spend too much time following political news while others feel politics deserves greater attention. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many adults do very little exercise. Some people believe that showing sporting events like Olympics and world cup will encourage adults to exercise more. Others think there are better ways to encourage adults do exercise. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are not satisfied with the service of a restaurant. Write a letter to the manager.
1. Describe the problem
2. Explain how it affected you
3. Suggest what the manager should do.
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. School should cut art and music out of the cirriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information technology. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think it is a better way to go abroad to work or study, while others think staying in their own country is a better choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think Olympic Games is an exciting event which can bring nations together. Other people think Olympic Games is a way for people to waste money that could be used for other events. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think spending money on space exploration is unnecessary and should be used to address issues on Earth. Others believe it is vital for scientific progress and the future of humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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. 100 Percentage of households 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019) 2000 2019 1080 1960 1920 1940 Year ~O- Vacuum cleaner - Washing machine mo Refrigerator Number of hours of housework* per week, per household (1920-2019) Number of hours per week 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2019 € 2000 4980 1960 1920 1940 Year • 0 Hours per week