As technology helps to gain access to information, fact teaching should be removed and school should focus on developing skills and talents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the percentage use of four different fuel types to generate electricity in five Asian countries in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Fuel type used to generate electricity (%)
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can indeed pose both social and practical challenges. Do you agree or disagree?
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think is the reason behind this? What are the effects on individuals and people around them?
Some people think exposure to modern technology at an earlier age is good for children, while others claim that it is harmful to their development. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graph below shows how people buy music. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- describe what you enjoyed about the course
-say how much cooking you've done since the course
- suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
it has been claimed that over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries an increasing number of people r of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
ar chart illustrates the different forms of gross domestic product (IT and Service industry) in the united kingdom from 1992 to 2000. These values are calculated in percentages
It is quite common for both parents in a family to work. Sometimes this is because they need two salaries to survive, whereas other times it is their choice. What are the problems you see in this situation? How does this affect the children and the family life?
Some people get into debt by buying thing they do not need and cannot afford. What is the reason for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
a friend of yours is a fitness instructor. you would like some advice about how to improve your own fitness.
write a letter to your friend. in your letter
- describe what you do now to keep fit.
- explain why you want to improve your fitness.
- ask some questions about how to improve your fitness
write a least 150 words.
Some peoplw think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
ome people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people think government is responisble for looking after the elderly, others beleive that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibilty?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, describe where you lived when you were a student at the universityrecommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodationwarn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Some people think that tourism benefits the host country. Others think that tourism causes problems for the host country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows the monthly spending in dollars of a family in the USA on three items in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think thi is a positive or a negative development?
The pie charts shows the changes in anual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions on how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………….,
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Technological improvement is making our life more comfortable. Some people argue that this is a positive trend, while others say it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their product. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development of children ?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some say that this information may be relevant and useful. others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think only best students should be rewarded. Others think we should reward students who make progress. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows information about the post-school educational plans of GENERATION respondents by gender. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows changes in the amount of coffee exported from three countries between 2002 and 2012. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparizons where relevant.
The charts below show what UK graduates and postgraduates students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subject. Other people think that, in today's world, subject like Science and Technology are more important than History Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many believe that international tourism is harmful to local cultures. Others argue that it encourages cultural exchange. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think that the most important things in our life cannot be bought. Do you agree or disagree? Give your answers with examples from your knowledge and experience.
The plans below show student accommodation buildings 2010 and now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs illustrate the percentages of food and goods which bought in markets in 3 different European countries from 1988 and 2008. The data is given by a percentage
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where reevant.
In many parts of the world, children's were very different from today. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of life for children in the past?
The given lie graph illustrate the amount of partiipants in 4 kinds of sports in particular inhabitant from 1985 to 2005.
The chart below shows the price in Euros of 800 grams of four types of bread in one European country from 2001 to 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English- speaking friend. In your letter
- explain why you changed jobs
- describe your new job
- tell him your ither news
The bar chart below provides information about the numbers of Australian students who studied in five different countries between 2004 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Others argue that economic development is damaging the environment and needs to stop. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Recent research has confirmed that human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life. Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural world?
succesfull sports professional can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions.some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is necessesary to travel abroad to learn about other countries but others think that it is not necessesary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on Tv and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The following diagrams shows a current map of Peyton Park and plans for proposed changes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make a comparison where relevant.
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports such as sky diving and rocks climbing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.