THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE OF RIVER WATER QUALITY IN UK RIVERS THAT IS CLASSIFIED AS HAVING GOOD CHEMICAL QUALITY BETWEEN 1990 AND 2002.
In some countries, younger people are neglecting their rights to vote. WHAT problems does this cause and what are some possible solutions? v.1
ld spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 milion vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in 6 countries.
The process below shows how to make dough for a pizza. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that music should be taught in schools while others believe it is better to focus on the sciences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below gives information about the USA's top exports in 2021 and the percentage change with 2020. The bar chart shows the percentage of the USA exports sent to the UK between 2010 and 2020.
The graph below shows the average gross in domestic products in the wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business and countries that have not.
Scientist have been warning for many years about protecting the enviroment and that we should limit the use of energy in our daily lives.despite these warnings many people dont do this. What are the reasons for this? how can people be encouraged to take an interest in protecting enviroment.
The table below shows the minimum number of public holidays that companies are required to give their full-time workers in six countries in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from
your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
•explain the reasons for the noise
•apologise
•describe what action you will take
you read an article in a newspaper about a city and town.Some of the information in that article is wrong.Write a letter to the newspaper editions.
The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtown business district.
The pie charts below show the percentage of five types of food sold by a supermarket in 2003 and2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment
●explain how this problem is affecting your work
●say what you want the shop or company to do
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter • introduce yourself • ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes •explain why you need to break the contract.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your oponion.
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram illustrates how steel rods are manufactured in the furniture industry. Kadirkhan Zhazira.
You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this task. The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. » You should The percentage of household energy use in Australia: Percentage of household energy use in Australia The percentage of greenhouse gas produced in Australia: Greenhouse gas produced in Australia
The pie chart illustrates the average household expenditures by five categories in boh Japan and Malaysia.
Some people say that zoos have no useful purpose. Others believe that zoos are beneficial in many ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are renting a house in an English-speaking country, and the landlord has been helpful during your stay. Now your friend is interested in renting your place. Please write a letter to your landlord to inform your friend that you will be moving out.
Tell your landlord that you are leaving and explain why.
Thank you landlord for being helpful
Recommend your friend as a prospective tenant.
Many people agree that free public transportation should be available in most major cities. Will the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say subjects like art, music, drama and creative writing are more beneficial for students and therefore they need more of these subjects included in the school timetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the process of making smoked fish. Summarize the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons.
The line graph shows the number of players in four different sports (badminton, tennis, basketball, rugby) in a particular European country between 1985 and 2005.
Some people think it is better for people to change their career at least once in their life and do a different kind of jobs. Do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the last past thirty years that many cities in the world are now on big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars.
some students want other extra lectures in university to improve themselves. others believe concentrating only one field is essential discuus both views and give your opinion
The maps below show an island in 1980 as it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In today’s very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, Which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualification? Explain the reasons and provide specific examples to support your answer.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shop using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you thinkthis will be happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? In what other ways the assessment of a child can be done?
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter: Explain the problem Suggest a solution Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992. Employees and self-employed: by sex and occupation, 1992
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
•mention the food and service
•explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
•suggest any improvements to make things better
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals, Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
SUCCESS IS OFTEN MEASURED IN TERMS OF HOW MUCH MONEY SOMEBODY HAS EARNED. DO YOU THINK WEALTH IS GOOD MEASURE OF SUCCESS? HOW ELSE COULD WE MEASURE WHETHER SOMEBODY IS SUCCESSFUL OR NOT?
Scenario: You're concerned about an issue in your neighborhood.
Write a formal letter to the head of your local council. In your letter, you should:
Describe the situation (what the problem is and how you discovered it)
Explain why it's a concern for you and other residents
Suggest what actions you believe the council should take
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subject, so it should be compusory in high schools. To what extent do you argee or disagree ?
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The pie charts give information about visitors to the US from different countries from1988 and 1992.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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:
Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
Give details of when you would be available for work.
Fresh water has always been a limited resouces in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the growing demand? What measures could governments and individuals take to this problem?