The bar chart provides an overview of electricity manufacture and utilised utilisation in ten countries in 2014. Overall, the usage and production of electricity increased in nine countries whereas only Germany have decline in the trend. China and the United States were on the top of electricity output and use. To begin with production, the maximum electricity was produced by China, which was 5398 billion kWh and it was followed by the USA at 4000. However, the least energy was generated by Korea, reported at 4851. Interestingly, power generation by the remaining countries ranged between 1000 and 500 billion Kw. In case of consumption, the highest usage was in China with 5322 Kw, while the lowest was in Korea at 449.5 kwh. The usage in Canada, France and Brazil was almost similar around 450 kwh. However, the figures in Germany, India, Japan and Russia remained close to 1000 kwh and above 500 kWh.
Some argue that social networking sites bring people closer together, while others believe they contribute to loneliness. Discuss both sides and provide your own view.
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say that ebook and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazine. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many businesses are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence in their operations, often reducing the need for human employees. How does this growing trend impact the job market and workplace dynamics? Discuss.
These days,many university courses are offered through the internet,some people think that the online teaching has more advantage than conventional classroom teaching or lectures while others claimed there are significant disadvantages Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disgree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlwdge or experience
The line graph illustrates the number of magazine sales by a publisher in 4 European countries between 1999 and 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this ? is this a postive or a negetive development ?
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.
These days, more people are choosing to socialise online rather than face to face. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You recently moved to a new city and want to join a public library.
Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to join the library
ask about membership fees and opening hours
inquire whether the library provides online resources or study rooms
In many countries, plastic containers are becoming more popular and widely used in foods and drinks industries. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most peoples live. Others think that adults life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Is it better to run your own business than to work for someone else? To what extent do you agree or disagree? (X)
Some people believe that studying online is more effective than studying on campus while others disagree. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six month and look after their six-yeras-old child.
write a letter to the parents.In your letter
explan why you would like the job
give ditails of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Astralia
With the rise of e-books, come the decline in paper books . Some people see this ad a good forward step while others do not. What are advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Today there are a lot of websites providing news on the internet. Some people believe that these websites will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some parents guide their children’s education towards specific careers, such as in engineering, medicine or law. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child who has this kind of parental guidance?
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Other think adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
Q. Crime rates are likely to decline due to the advancements in technology. Which will help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that professionals , such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuess both these views and give your opinion.
You are desirous of improving the state of your local area for the youth.
Write a letter to the editor of a community magazine with ideas for how this could be done. In your letter,
write how the number of leisure facilities available can be increased
explain how these would benefit the area
suggest some possible ways by which young people can be involved
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The line graph shows the number of serous crimes that occurred in London in between 2003 and 2012. Summarize the information and make comparison where relavent.
With the advent of social media, more people are getting their news online instead of from print media. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for people who read news online.
BThe diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the Internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former taking 22% of the global online market and the latter representing the smallest proportion at 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total sales with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furniture became the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
Governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to the regional areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
•give details of the purchase
•describe the problem
•explain why you need a replacement urgently
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book influenced you most. In your letter
*describe what this book was about
*explain how this book influenced you
*say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Study online Some universities now offer their courses on the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development.
The line graph gives information about the number of international conferences in three cities
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe that they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both these reviews and give your own opinion.
some people believe that government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. discuss both side of views and give your views.
Some people think that paper money and coins will be replaced completely by credit cards and online method of payments in the near future. Do you agree or disagree with their statement?
The two graphs below show the average hours of daily sunshine and temperature throughout the year in two cities in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart shows the trends of employment in the USA and predictions to the future.
Some people think that cinemas will one day close due to the popularity of online streaming services for films and series. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph illustrates the number of participants in five different activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia, from 2000 to 2020. Overall, the Film Club consistently had the highest number of participants throughout the period, while Amateur Dramatics saw a significant decline and became the least popular by 2020. Table Tennis and Musical Performances experienced steady increases, whereas Martial Arts fluctuated over time. In detail, the Film Club remained the most attended activity, with participation staying relatively stable above 60, rising slightly from 65 in 2000 to about 68 in 2020. Amateur Dramatics started at around 26 participants in 2000, rose slightly to nearly 30 in 2005, then declined steadily, reaching just under 10 by 2020. The number of people participating in Table Tennis began at approximately 18 in 2000, stayed flat until 2010, then rose sharply to over 50 in 2020. Musical Performances had no participants in 2000 and 2005 but gradually increased to nearly 20 by the end of the period. Martial Arts fluctuated throughout the years, remaining within the range of 30 to 40 participants.
in my countries today, people in cities either line alone or in small family uni ts, rater than in large, extended family groups. is this a positive or negative trend?
You want to study a short course at a college abroad. Write a letter to the college administration. In your letter
Explain which course you are inerested in
ask about entry requirements
request information about acommodation options.
Nowadays, sport is becoming a big business with high earnings for professional sportspeople and a lot of companies have involved in financially and in other ways. Is it a positive or negative development of sport?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. -> The line graph compares the urban populations of four countries between 1970 and 2020, with predicted figures for 2030 and 2024.
The line graph below shows the number of immigrants to 3 different countries from 1991 to 2001 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Online shopping has gained immense popularity in recent years, challenging the traditional brick- and-mortar stores. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of both methods of shopping and give your opinion.
Technology has impacted on the way people interact. These days, many relationships are created and maintained through technologies such as mobile, telephones and the internet. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology to establish and develop relationships?
Many people think that increasing business and cultural relationship between different countries is positive development. Others believe that this might be reason of loss of national identities of the country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph below shows the production of paper, wood pulp and sawn-wood in the UK from 1980 to 2000. Assel 2