The chart below shows the value of one’s country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015
Some people believe that students study more efficiently in groups; others,however,argue that studying separately is better. Discuss the advantages of both ways and give your own opinion.
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
People cart eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Many children have become habitual about excessively using mobile application day and night. Why do you think this is so ? What parents can do to avoid this situation declining further ?
Some people think that prison sentence should not be used in dealing with criminals. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table and charts below give information on the police bugjet for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money come from and the charts show how it was distributed.
People need to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantage of taking risks outweigh the disadvantage?
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting
The bar charts illustrate the activities that UK graduate and postgraduate student did instead of full-time work after learing college in 2008. Overall, the proportion between both types of the student is similar. Most of them studied further, while the rest of them worked voluntaraly. The most often picked option for students is to continue their studyings with the estimate amount of 29665 graduates and 2725 postgraduates. Second in popularity is a part-time work counting 17735 graduates while only 2535 postgraduates.
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government responsibility. Other belive that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both view and give your own opinions.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugarcane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherel relevant.
In today's distance age, anyone with the smart phone can capture and share photographs with accessibility to photograph demolishes value for professional photographer and to what extent do you agree to disagree?
Some children recieve almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children recieve too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impacts on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parents should be in their child education?
People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a
party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about
studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same
day so you cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you
cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give
your talk.
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The internet is probably the most significant invention of the last 30 years. Without it, our lives would be completely different. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Raising household electricity fees is the most effective solution to the problems associated with power generation and environmental pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective in reducing the environmental pollution caused by power generation?
Some people prefer to work on fixed working hours but others prefer to have flexible working time. Discuss both these views and mention your own opinion.
More and more wild animals are on the vergeof extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this peoblem?
The difference between countries is becoming less and less evident as people all over the world wear the same fashions, watch the same TV channels, use the same brands, and have similar eating habits. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You bought a ticket for a music concert. You’re unable to attend the concert. You want to offer the ticket to your friend. Write a letter to give him the ticket. In your letter:
Give detailed information about the concert .
Explain why you’re unable to attend the concert .
Tell him how to get the ticket.
As an international student in Sweden, you have an account with a local bank. The monthly bank transfer you receive from your parents has been delayed this month due to an error at your parents’ bank.
Write a letter to your bank. In your letter:
•introduce yourself and ask for a loan
•say why you need the money
•tell how you intend to pay back the money
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and giver your own opinion
Governments should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health rather than on protecting the environmemt. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The bar chart shows information about the favorite subjects of students from two middle schools, school A and school B. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss btoh views and give your own opinion.
Biological warfare is the use of infectious agents with the intent to kill humans as an act of war. Some People believe that this type of warfare should be legally regularized by the UN. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In some cities, there are few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings , so people can build in whatever they like. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Obesity in children is a serious problem in a number of countries. What are the causes of obesity in children? Discuss the possible alarming effects of this problem in the future.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
suggest a suitable date and time for the party
recommend a place
discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr/Mrs ..................,
Some people believe that climate has the greatest effect on people’s way of life. Others believe that the economy of the region has the greatest effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election.
Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter,
state why you want to be elected
mention why you think you would be a good candidate
describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any
More people now work overseas. What are the reasons why people are doing so? Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
You recently visited a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, but you were unhappy with the meal and service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:**
- **Describe the occasion and why you chose the restaurant.**
- **Explain the issues you encountered with the meal and the service.**
- **Suggest what you would like the manager to do to address the problem.**
Excessive use of private cars is considered the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities, which is why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with is opinion. What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviours to children?
Some people believe that robots are very important for human future development. Others argue that the invention of robots has negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Violence in media promotes violence in society. to what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries in 2003 and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Logging of the rainforests is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of animal life and human life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You would like to rent a car for a holiday. Write to the car rental agency. In your letter • Explain what type of car you would like • Give details of when you would like the car • Request more information about the cost
Some people think that advertisements take great effect on the economy, and others think that they excel more in social impact. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the country side. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the average band scores for students from different language groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threanted to the point of extenction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with the problem.
Today's society is based on laws and rules. It can't function well if individuals are free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tables show (Table a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty-year period, including a future estimate; and also (Table b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands).
The charts below show information about the annual profits, the final stock prices and the market share of five different video game companies in 2022.