The pie charts depict online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, electronic appliances and food were the most commonly purchased items online during both years. In 2005, electronic appliances were the top-selling product, accounting for 35 percent of online sales, followed by home furnishings at 22%. Food and beverages represented 22% of the total online market, whilst video games made up the smallest share at 18 percent. However, the trend shifted by 2010. Although electronic goods still made up a significant portion of sales at 30%, they were no longer the top-selling category. Food and beverages took the lead, comprising a percentage of 32% of total sales. Video games moved into third place, accounting for 23% of online purchases, while home furnishings dropped to the lowest position, representing just 15 percent. In summary, electronics was consistently represented as a key segment of Canada's online market throughout both years.
Some movies are serious designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and answers to support your answer.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face- to- face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development?
some think that physical strength is important for sucess in soprts, while others think that mental health is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Tourism has been a good source of revenue in many countries and government should promote the industry. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that the government should be responsible for providing financial assistance to artists, writers, and musicians to support their creative endeavours. Others argue that funding should be allocated to more practical areas such as healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Educating children is a more difficult task today than it was in the past because they spend so much time on cell phone, online games, and social networking Web site. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Concentrated solar power is becoming more and more popular as a source of energy in many countries around the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this energy source?
More and more students are moving to foreign countries for higher studies. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
In many places, new houses are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that our personality comes mostly from our genes rather than from the way we are brought up. To what extent do you agree with this?
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006.
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music will still have a place in today`s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reduce accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these view and give your opinion.
Many people today user their phone for sending text more than talking. What are the reason for this? Are there more advantage then disadvantage?
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where revelant
The bar chart gives the top eight online activities in Slovakia in a given month. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where necessary.
Some people view giving presents as an important way to show care to family and friends, others think there are more important things that can be done to show care and appreciation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modren society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree.
Some people say that we should invest more money in classroom technology and equipment. Others argue that we should spend this money on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Working from home has become more common with technological advances; however, it has many challenges associated with it. What are some of the challenges that someone working from home may face? What some of the influences on society of more people work from home? What is your opinion?
You are shifting out of your accommodation. You think th eplace is suitable for your English-speaking colleague who is arriving next month.
Write a letter to you colleague
-explain why you are shifting out
- Describe your accommodation
-Why is it suitable for your friend
Nowadays nations are becoming more interesting and developing better thanks to mixing of different nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities. Some people think this is beneficial for the children of these families, while others think children wil find it difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past, most people spend their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graphs below show the average daily hours of sunshine and the average monthly temperature in Darwin and Melbourne. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some individuals prefer temporary employment, which allows them to work only a few months each year and dedicate the remaining time to pursuing their interests. Others think longer employment is better. What is your opinion?
Most companies and organizations required their employees to wear uniform to work. What are the jobs that needs the uniform to make it a good thing? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniforms.
Many countries have laws banning phone use while driving.However, some drivers still violate these regulations by usingmobile phones while driving. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What are the most effective solutions to this problem?
These days people pay more attention to artists (writers, painters and so on) and give less importance to science and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cpuntries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about this history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
You are watching television and saw a program being shown early in the morning that contained a lot of violence. You believe the program is unsuitable for that time of day. Write a letter to the manager of the television station. In your letter :- Give reason for writing. Explain what you think the problem is with the program. Say what you would like the station manager to do.
It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same. Do you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people claim that massive investment in technology for space exploration is a wastage of money. Do you agree or disagree?
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meeting. Do you advantage of of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village lberaries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time. Summarize the information and make comparisons where relevant.
In my place, a new home are needed, but only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build a new home there. What is your opinion?
Five months ago,you started renting an apartment on a six-months agreement.You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment.In your letter
say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
explain why your plans have changed
tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
The internet has a bigger impact on people’s lives because it is more popular than television.
Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support you position.
Theoretical subjects (such as mathematic and philosophy) should no longer be taught in universities because most of university students choose practical subjects (such as accounting and economics). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim of scence should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Governments should focus more on preventing crime than on other issues such as healthcare and education. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
Some people spend a lotf money on hosting birthday paries, family functions and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The charts below show the average number of tourists visiting Fairmont Island each season ant hte main advantages and disadvantages of the island according to a tourist survey. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows information about the numbers of people who took the seven most popular airlines in the US in 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit you
Some cities havevehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcych/5are banned from the city center People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis and metro cvehicle-free days. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweiglothe disadvantages?
These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages.
Describe s.o who is famous in your country Who the person is Why he/she is famous Why you admire this person What you would do if you met this person