In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say ana ging population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people . to what extent do the advantages of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, many countries have invested money in genetic engineering. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
More and more people are finding it increasingly important to re fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negative development?
In the past,important knowledge about culture and history was stored in museums. Nowdays,information is freely available on the Internet;therefore,there is no longer any need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004.
The bar graph depicts the proportion of men and women consumed five or more portions of fruit and vegetables in various age brackets in the UK daily in 2006.
The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, young people face significant pressure to achieve academic excellence. Consequently, some argue that non-academic subjects like physical education and cooking should be eliminated from the school curriculum to allow students to focus solely on core academic disciplines. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
The pie charts show energy sources in Australia in 2008 and predictions for 2030
*Stress related illnesses are becoming increasingly common* *What do you think are the causes?* *What solutions can you suggest?*
The line graph shows the number of immigrants to 3 different countries (USA, Canada, Australia) from 1991 to 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show percentages of water used in different sectors in Sydney,Austrakia in 1997 and 2007.
REVISION---------------Many people believe that watching a live performance is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it could be better to our environment and economic if people only ate local produced food. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
You have an interview next week for a job you really want, but unfortunately you will now be unable to attend.
Write a letter to the person due to interview you. In your letter,
1.inform him and apologise
2.explain the reason why you cannot come to the interview
3.offer a new day and time and express your continued desire for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Compton,
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some say it is better to learn a foreign language in a primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below show a community center 10 years ago and the same center today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below given illustrates the before and after of an island which proposed redevelopment for tourism proposes.
The computer is widely used in education and some people think teachers do not play an important role in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table illustrates Venezuela's victims categorized by age groups namely murder, negligence, kidnapping, robbery and blackmail.
78.Some people say economic growth is the onl way to end world poverty and hunger, while others say economic growth is damaging the environment and must stop. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You recently completed a course and you borrowed a book from your teacher, which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a lefter to your teacher and say What book was it How helpful was the book Explain why you couldn't return it in time.
Writing Topic 2- Shops should give preference in selling local food rather than imported food. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the amounts of waste produced by three companies over a period of 15 years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
given table illustrates the proportions of attendance in secondary schools in india. These values are given from 2000 to 2015 with a gap of 5 year
Some people believe that learning only takes place when we are children, while others opine that learning is a lifelong process. what do you think?
Government should focus their spending on public services rather than on arts. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Essay topics: Write a letter to your friend who is visiting your home town. He needs information and guidance about the town.
- say best time to visit your town
- explain places to visit in your cities
- invite him to your hom
the chart shows components oF GLOBAL DOMESTIC PRODUCT in the UK from 1992 to 2000. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are lookinf for a part time job. Write a letter to an employment agency.
Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. hu Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that devolopments in the field of artificial intellengence will have a possitive impacton our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinions.
some people think physical activity should be added as a part of the school curriculum, while others say it is not necessary. discuss both views and give your opinion
rr) You have approximately 20 minutes to complete this task. The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
The chart below show the main reason why student chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
•explain what has happened
•describe the bag and its contents
•say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?c
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the cause? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
How important are urban green spaces for the environment and the well-being of city dwellers? Discuss the benefits and challenges of maintaining these spaces in growing cities.
In many countries, the increase in life expectancy means that people have to work until they are older to help pay for their retirement. An alternative is for people to start work at a younger age. Do you think this alternative would be a positive or negative development?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it wil lok after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the aid from six developed countries to developing countries from 2008 -2010.
With the development of technology children are now living in a world that is completely different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this cause for society and the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some believe that in the next 100 years most people will have a better life, while others disagree. What is your opinion?
The chart below shows the changes that took places in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 -2012
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE AT RISK OF SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS DUE TO BEING OVERWEIGHT IS INCREASING. WHAT IS THE REASON FOR GROWTH IN OVER WEIGHT PEOPLE IN SOCIETY . HOW CAN THIS PROBLEM BE SOLVED .