The charts give information about employment in the UK in 1998 and 2012. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
69.Some people say government should give health care the first priorities, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, government are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people consider thinking about and planning for the future to be a waste of time. They argue that people should simply live in the moment. Do you agree or disagree? Use at least one personal example in your response
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's police force or military force, such as the army, while others think milit women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that schools are too competitive and that this has a negative impact on children. Others believe the competitive environment encourages children to achieve. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many government think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, hoever, think that others types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
If countries are serious about solving traffic problems, they should tax private cars heavily and use the money to provide free or very cheap rail travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Many people think that the government should not restrict what people say in public media as it is part of freedom of speech. To what extent do you agree to this statement?
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying products (such as cellphones) or services (medical treatments) do you agree or disagree?
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machine are new able to do the work which people used to perform. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think the housing shortage in big cities is caused by relevant policies so this problem can be solved by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that technological developments have reduced crime. Others think that they have encouraged crime. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Researches show that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of food products should be banned in the same way as the cigarettes advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the houses). The second chart show the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day.
Some people think that the government should pay one of the parents of very young children to stay at home to look after their children. What do you think would be the advantages and disadvantages of this policy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on environment, eating habit and families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He /she asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-give details of the courses you took at the university
-Explain why you recommended the university
-give some advice about how to apply
Many think that governments should fund programs in search of life on other planets. However, others believe governments should focus on unresolved issues of the planet. Provide your opinion and discuss both views.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything the want online without paying . To what extent do u agree or disagree with this statement?
By punishing murderer with the death penalty, society is also guilty of committing murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for murderers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. 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.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can government and individuals take to tackle the issue?
Advertisements of snacks and toys have a great impact on children and their parents. So, the advertisement to children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other type of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and and give your own opinion.
In your apartment building there is an entrance hall which you share with your neighbours. Recently there have been some problems with this shared area. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
introduce yourself and describe the problem or problems
suggest what could be done to improve the situation
suggest a meeting to talk about it
Technological development leads to lots of environmental issues. Some people think a simple life style can preserve environment while others argue that technology itself can solve it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience
Government around the world spend too much money on treating illness and diseases and not enough on health education and prevention. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter:
• say well you know your friend
• describe the qualification and experience that your friend has
• explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
NOVEMBER 16 EXAM DISCUSSION The table below shows the percentage of men and women employed in four different types of industries in one twon in 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, women and men are working full time. It is, therefore, logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extent do you agreee or disagree?
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right nad wrong at n early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should be parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from you own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that if a country is already rich, further economic development will not result in its citizens being any happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people nowadays spend a large of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think is is a positive or negative developement?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter-
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
- say what you want the shop or company to do
Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion.
Your new neighbours have recently invited you to a party they are holding next Saturday. However, you have other plans on Saturday evening and cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
· thank them for the invitation
· mention what plans you already have
· suggest when you can meet them
Write at least 150 words.
The table below shows the percentage of working men and women in different areas of employment in one country in 1986, 1996 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children's charity located in the USA spent and received in one year. Revenue Sources Donated Food 86.6% Other Income 0.4% Expenditures Program Services 95.8% Government Community Investment Grants 0.2% Contributions Income Fundraising 2.6% 10.4% Program 0.2% Management and General Revenue 2.2% Total $53,561,580 1.6% Total $53,224,896
The bar chart showed the percentage of school children learning to play four different musical instruments (violin, guitar, piano, drums) in 3 years 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government，while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below give information on the agesof the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there
are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer