The graph below gives information about the number of cases of diarrhea in Mashhad between 1983 and 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There has been a dramatic growth in the number of people studying at universities in the last few decades. While some people see this as a positive trend which raises the general level of education within the community, others fear that it is lowering the quality of educa''tion. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the increase in student numbers at university?
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from you house / flat.
Wirte a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
apologise for missing the birthday celebration
explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
Many children nowadays find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
Many people believe that the increasing use of social media is having a negative impact on the social skills of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show information about the manufacture of forzen fish pie. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows what Anthropology gradutes from one university did after finishing their undergradute degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the "Minfeatures, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting tha main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign languge. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of their fear of crime. Some people believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can be dome. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, more and more are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it will be one of the best ways to solve the environment problems to increase the cost of fuel for car and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern appliances in the home have become more common, l;eaviong no doubt that advances in technology have improved our life style. Do you agree or disagree?
In addition to academic subjects at school, schools also should cover practical skills such as car repairing and gardening. do you agree or disagree with that statement?
Some people prefer to play team sports, while others prefer to play individual sports. Discuss the advantages of each. Then indicate which you prefer and why.
The table provides a comparison of the expenditure rate of the government on education and training and participation rate of 18-24 year olds in the same in five nations in the year 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task for today. (an essay) Submit before 12midnight Some people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. They believe this would benefit teenagers and the society. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. 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 extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
The internet has dramatically altered ourlives over the past few decades. Although someof these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What is your opinion on this?
In order for many young people to contribute to our society, it is worthwhile to make university/college students do colunteer work in order to give credits which are necessary for their degrees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that education and high qualification will bring success. Others think that it is not required to achieve success in life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe the media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that economic development is necessary to reduce povert in the world. Others say economic growth should be stopped immediately to stop damaging the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
There is an increasing number of anti-social behaviours in recent years; people generally believe that society is to blame. What do you think the causes are and who is responsible for this?
The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Types of book by age Book reading
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her pn your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Thank him/her for the invitation
- explain why you cannot come
- give him/her your other news
There is certainly a difference in thoughts, ideas and actions between children, their parents and grandparents. Why do these differences exist? Does it cause problems in your community, in your opinion?
A business partner and his team have recently visited your organization, and one of the team members left a coat behind. Write a letter to your business partner.
In your letter
Say what you liked about their visit
Explain why you think the coat belongs to one of their team members
Tell them how you plan to return it
The Internet has transformed lives and economies, but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
With all the troubles in the world today, money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be better spent on other things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given pie charts illustrate the average spending on housing, transport, food, health care and other goods and services in Japan and Malaysia in 2010.
Some people think that the biggest problem facing cities today is high level of traffic. Other people think that cities face other problems which are more serious. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Environment protection is the responsbility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that effect a children’s development are media and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role …discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The given pie charts below illustrate a comparison of the total expenditures that residents of a European country spent on various goods and services in two different years: 1958 and 2008.
Write an letter to your friend telling telling them you have moved to a new city
State the reason for the move Describe
Describe the city and accommodation
And invite your friend
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
In the future all cars, buses amd trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantage?
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age in your area.
Mention about the current sports facilities available.
What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced?
How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group.
In some countries, married couples plan to have a baby at a later age due to the demands of their professional career. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of it and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. What do you think is best for both the tourists and local community?
Today most of work is done by machimes as past humans do . Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this trend .Give your opinion also
Some people think that the teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others think that teenagers should focus oon the subject they are best at or at they are most interested in. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
the bar chart below shows US seafood imports between 2002 and 2022and the forecast for 2032 The pie chart shows the geographical structures of these imports in 2022. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main geatures and make comparisions where relevant.
some people say that, to reduce traffic congestion in large city, governments should act to reduce the number of cars on the roads. others say that it is the responsibility of individuals to use cars less and public ptransport more. discuss both these views and give your opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. 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.