The given chart and graphs demonstrate the data of deaths from flu and in June 1996, a special vaccine was created only for women in big cities of the nation.
Today many people put their personal and private information online (address phone number and credit card number) to facilitate everyday activities such as banking shopping and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
TOPIC – Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it?
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social center in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
Some people believe that the activities of large multinational corporations mostly benefit the economies of developing countries. Other people take the opposite view and feel that these large multinations are generally harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More students decided to take a part-time job when they go into universities. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many people join online learning programs and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree? Use good reasons and examples
Many people believe that public facilities (e.g. zoos, museums, parks)should be free. Other people think that you should pay to use these facilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Although nowadays many people have access to sports facilities, modern lifestyles are becoming less and less active. What problems are associated with this? How can people be persuaded to have a more active lifestyle?
The bar chart compares four different after-school sports activities that Australian boys and girls took part in 2010.
some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in the suburbs or in the countryside rather than in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some universities deduct students’ marks if work is given late. What is your opinion and recommend some alternative actions for this problem?
Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. what are the reason for this. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a University-level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes of this situation, and how can governments, Universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good community spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people agree that free public transportation should be available in most major cities. Will the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people prefer activities and lifestyles in hot climates while others prefer activities and lifestyles in cold climates. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
> “You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Explain when you want to come and how long you will stay
Ask about activities and places of interest nearby
**Ask about facilities and services at the hotel”**
Some people say governments should build sport facilities for professional athletes. Others believe that such facilities should be open to everyone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people`s coffee and tea buying and drinling habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The growth in population in cities means that parks should now be used for residential and business purposes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ZHa
You are organizing a family holiday.
Write a letter to a travel agency. In your letter:
- Explain your travel plans.
- Detail your requirements for accommodation and activities.
- Ask for recommendations and availability.
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that having people from different nationalities and culture background to a country get a faster development. To what extend do you agree??
Nowadays, more and more people engage in dangerous activities, such as sky diving and motorcycling. Are you in favour of them? Use examples to support your opinion.
One way to solve problem of congestion in cities is to build sky trains which run overhead rather than on or under the ground. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this solution to solve congestion?
People living in large cities have to face many problems in everyday life. What are those problems? Should the government encourage people to move to regional towns? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Qualities which a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learnt at university or similar academic institutions. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
People should be encouraged to do leisure activities such as mountain climbing or sailing alone round the world, even though these activities may be dangerous, because this will help to develop their courage and confidence. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008.
The table below shows the percentage of adults in urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features.
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea. What are the reasons for this? What solutions could be used to tackle the situation?
There are many reasons that can be attributed for attending colleges and universities; for example, job opportunity, new experience, enhancing knowledge etc. In your opinion what are the main reasons for people to attend colleges and universities?
Some people say that people should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Other say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Adult youths are often called up for working development of communities. Some people say that they should be paid other say that they should not be pair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that there are now too many cars on the roads, and that they are spoiling our towns and ciities. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are a teacher at a secondary school (high school). You have been asked to arrange a visit to a local museum or tourist attraction for some of your students. Write a letter to the manager of the museum or tourist attraction.
In your letter you should:
say who you are and which school you teach at
say why the school would like the students to visit the museum/attraction
ask about educational facilities or information that the museum/attraction can provide.
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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the average daily minimum and maximum levels of two air pollutants in four big cities in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialized facilities to train top athlets, insteadproviding sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development.
Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.
The table below shows the change in number of people engaged in various physical activities between the years 2001-2009 in Australia (in million people).
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing. Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter describe what you like about the library say what you don't like make suggestions for improvements
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family group. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Many young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some celebrities feel that media violates their personal space and shares their private life publicly, while others feel it is just part of being famous. What is your opinion?
Many parents are unhappy about the fact that the violence content in computer games, TV programs and other leisure activities is influencing their children. What are the harmful effects of such violent programs on children? What are the solutions of this problem?