More and more people are using computers and other electronic devices to acess information. So, printing of books, magazines and newspapers should not be done. Do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this could have a negative influence on the young and society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or a health club, while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both view ad give your opinion.
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discussion both views and give your opinion.
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 make comparisons where relevant.
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbors disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter
describe how this situation affects you;
explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
In some companies a typical working week has been reduced from 40 to 30 hours. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Online education is becoming increasingly popular due to technological advancements and flexible learning opportunities. Some people believe that online education is more effective than traditional classroom learning. Others argue that it cannot replace face-to-face education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
1 JAN------------------The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the UK, the rest of Europe and Japan from 1993 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People are more mobile nowadays. They seldom live in one city all of their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend?
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles Summrise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about household car ownership in Britain from 1990 - 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Every country has poor people and every country 5tghas different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for poverty? What can we do to help the poor? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People are living in a ‘ throwaway society.’ Using things for a short times and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
These days many people have their own computers and telephones, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home. Does working at home have more advantageous or more advantageous?
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 / her your other news
Some sports are extremely dangerous but may people still like them very much. Why do people take part in dangerous sports? Give some suggestions on how to deal with these danger.
Some people say that living in a high-rise apartment block is a lonely experience because there is no community spirit. Others say that people who live in high-rise apartments have a much better sense of community than those who live in a house. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the process of producing construction broicks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
The diagram illustrates the life cycle of a corn plant
The chart below gives information on the average cost of a monthly plan from four different mobile phone providers in a European country, between January and September 2012, measured in euros.
The tables give information about the average hours work by part-time and full-time men and women in three countries in Europe in 2002 and compare them with the European countries.
Some people think that the main aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
(SOFIA) You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter
– Describe the problem the new employee has caused
– Explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee’s conduct
– Say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
A rise in the use of mobile phones in the classroom by school children is severely impacting their concentration in class and overall education development. What are the causes of the problem and what can be done to solve it ?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
Your local museum has asked for feedback on your recent visit. Write to the museum. In your letter
•Tell them what you liked and what you didn’t like
•Make some suggestions for improvement
•Describe some other exhibits you would like to see
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Children over 15 years should be allowed to take their own decisions without any interference from their parents? Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that government should ban dangerous sports while others think people should have freedom to do anysports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The continued rise in the worlds population is the greatest problem faced by the humanity at the present time What are the causes of this continuous rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by the humanity?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In you letter
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
Give detials of when you would be available for work
The line graph illustrates the production level of the three main fuels in the United Kindom (petroleum, coal, natural gas) in 19 years from 1981 to 2000.
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
the line graph shows total sales of gold in Dubai from January to December 2002. Sales are recorded in the local currency Dirhams.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In many countries, people are working longer hours than before. Why is this happening? What problems can this cause for individuals and families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many nations have a minimum age limit to drink. While other think that it is a better policy if there should not be many strict laws related to drinking. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
The line graph below shows the number of people injured in drink drive accidents in uk from 2002 to 2019 while the bar chart shows the rate of people who failed their breath test by age in 2016.
The supplied map gives data on the developments that were at the seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005
Some people say that TV advertisements have benefits, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both views, give your own opinion and include examples from your experience.
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process and how cement is used to produce concrete for building process
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billioin) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three catagories, from 1995-2002. Summarises the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas, and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recessions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the diagram illustrates the production of noodles and the manufacturing stages. describe it.
Nowadays more items from the other countries are sold at local supermarkets. What are the reasons for this? is this a positive or negative development?
The table below show daily oil production in four countries from 2000 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The process diagram below shows the life cycle of a lady bird and its anatomy. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.