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.
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in major cities in Viet Nam. What are the reasons for this? Suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The restoration of old buildings in major city throughout the world would involve enormous expenditure. This money would bring more benefits if it was used to provide new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph compares the percentage of international students and the percentage of UK learners gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK university.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
• describe a news story in your country
• explain why people are interested in it
• say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
Imagine that your city government has given permission for a major company to build a large factory near your neighbourhood. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Explain your position using specific reasons and examples.
Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to only be meant for adults. Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children. What are its causes, ( sedentary lifestyle,junk food) and what solutions can be offered?(foolwed a diet , campign of awarness participate in outdoor activities)
In many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects. Some believe this tendency should be changed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There have been major advances in technology over recent decades and this has led to significant improvements in people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagre?
Housing and accommodation have become a major problem in many countries around the world. What are the causes of this issue, and what solutions can governments implement to address it?
In the past decade, we have developed new advances in medical services and it is believed by some that in another decade or so computers might take over a vast majority of the traditional medical doctor’s work. Discuss the pros and cons of this advancement and give your opinion about it.
Despite the variety of sport facilities and gyms, people become less fit than ever What are major causes? What solutions you suggest?
A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued.
•Describe a similar situation that happened to you once.
•Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.
The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
During the last twenty years, the assessment of students has undergone a major transformation. Many educational institutions have shifted their focus from traditional examination towards a variety of innovative assessment techniques, as they believe traditional examination results are not often true to student’s ability. To what extent do you agree with this belief? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from seven major countries of origin in 1997 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarize this information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the word. What are your opinions on this:
Children today playbvery violent games.This must be the reasin for the increse in violence and crime in the most major cities of the world.What your opinions on this?
In many countries today, major cities have become too big and overcrowded. Why is this? What measures could be taken to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The increase in crime rate in cities is a major concern for governments. Discuss the causes of this increase and suggest ways to reduce crime.
Some people think hosting an international sporting event benefits a country, while others disagree. Do the advantages of hosting a major sporting event outweigh its disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance.
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
The table shows data about the underground railway systems in six major cities with the date opened, kilometers of the route, and passenger numbers per year in millions.
The majority of television news being reported is bad news: wars, famines, accidents and crime. Some people think that television news should be a mixture of good and bad news. Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passengers numbers per year in millions
: Today, the majority of children are raised by their grandparents due to the fact that their parents are busy working. To what extent do you think it affects the whole family?
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wheere relevant
Research indicates that the characterisitics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of public health, the government should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In modern society , there has been a major concern that many couple have delayed parenthood. Some explanations for this social trend will be put forward before an analysis of its impacts on society and family life is given.Advantage and disadvantage this trend?
The graph below shows data on the number of travellers using three major british airports between 1998 and 2003. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The majority of people work hard in order to achieve success while for others it comes naturally. Do you think some people are destine to be successful. How can success be measured.
The bar chart shows men's and women's prize money at golf majors in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the facilities of a major university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people around the world are still relying on the private car as their major mean of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest some solutions
In many developing nation, the rush to become industrialized has created major problems with air and water quality. What are the problems that this has brought about and offer some solutions to these problems?
The air we breathe has a major impact on our health and the environment. However, the air pollution is constantly growing and at current level it can be fought only globally. that is to say, individual efforts to improve air quality will not give any results, and it is solely responsibility of our governments to reduce air pollution. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that adults always do exercise and sports because of the major sports events that shown on T.V like the Olympic Games and Football World Cup. While others say that there are many other ways to encourage them to practice exercises other than T.V shows. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows the number of adults participating in different major sports in one area, in 1997 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider:
-Say what the problem is
-describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
-ask the provider to solve the problem
Studies suggest that the rise in the consumption of junk foods is the major cause of obesity. Some people argue that this problem can be tackled to a great extent by increasing the price of these food items. Do you agree or disagree?
Air travel is preferred by the rich people only.Majority of the peope receive no benefit from the development of air travel as an industry. Do you agree or disagree?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree?