Most people believe that we only need academics to excel in our lives while others are of the opinion that it should be extracurricular activities that play a major role in overall excellence. Discuss both views.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage from using their cars?
The diagram demonstrates monthly sales of vacuum cleaners by brand name in five prominent cities of Canada, in thousands of units. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that when deciding how taxes should be spent, governments should prioritize health care. Other people believe that there are more important priorities for taxpayers' money. 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.
Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government mney should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the top priorities by business companies in the USA in 2016.
The table below shows the percentage of students participating in different extracurricular activities in three schools (A, B, and C) in 2023.
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 these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that unpaid communities service should be a compulsory part of high School programmes (for example working for a charity,improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).To what extent do you agree or disagree?
young people who commit crimes should be treated the same as adults by the authorities. to what extend do you agree or dis agree?
The table shows the cost of water in five cities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of city and towns, while others say housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children’s leisure activities should always be educational. Others think that it puts too much pressure on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necesarry to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views.
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?
Nowadays many families moves overseas for job opportunities. Some people think its beneficial for the children of these families, while others think children will find it difficult. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities, and as a solution, businesses are being encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons？Is this a positive or negative development？
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learninh and taking responsibilities. What are your opinions on this?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over past thirty years that may cities in the world are now on big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? How government should encourage people to reduce using
Some people say that instead of seeing the internet as a way of opening up new possibilities worldwide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people believe 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.
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Others, however, believe that people should be free to choose sports activities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that universities should focus exclusively on providing academic knowledge and technical skills related to a specific career, while others believe they should also teach students how to think critically and solve complex societal problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
14.The table below shows a survey of the proportion of adults in California by age group who enjoyed different types of leisure activities in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Leisure Activities by Age Group (%) in 2011, California Leisure Activity18-3031-4546-60Over 60s Watching TV76%85%86%89% Spending time with Family/friends58%56%43%33% Reading22%20%16%16% Gardening7%16%26%26% Listening to music27%15%4%2% Playing Computer Games15%5%2%0%
Some people think the government should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes, while others believe that spending should focus on facilities for the general public. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
-some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important that life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. why is it the case? is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think that inorder to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicle should be barred in city centres while others consider this to be an realistic solution.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Nowadays more people are choosing to live with friends or alone rather than with their families. This trend is likely to have a negative impact on communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The chart above shows the number of homes built between 2000 and 2009 in two cities, Derby and Nottingham.
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.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habitis in five Austrlian cities
The table below shows the result of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months.
The only way to prevent overcrowding in cities is to prevent migration from rural areas. Do you agree or disagree?
The table and pie charts show the number of research students in Aaustralia universities in 2001 and 2010
the graph belows 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
some people say that parents should encourage their childern to take part in organised group activities in their free time .others say that it is important for childern to learn how to occupy THEmselves on their own. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is more important to plant more trees in open area in towns and cities than building more housing.��To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(In the past,when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas,knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
the chart below shows the result of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say government should give health care the first priorities , some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Traffic congestion is becoming a serious issue in many cities around the world. What are the causes of this problem, and what measures can be taken to address it?
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
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old house style in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think climate change negatively impacts business, while others think it provides more business opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Planting trees is very good for the environment. Some people think that trees should be planted in vacant areas in towns and cities, while others say homes should be built instead. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The line chart illustrates the number of people taking part in various activities at a certain social centre in Melbourne, Australia between 2000 and 2020.
task1 the graph below gives iformation on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020
due to the development and expansion of supermarkets some local businesses unable to compete. some poeple think that the closing off local markets will bring about the death of local communities. to what extent do you agree or disgaree?
the chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparision where relevant.