The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815.
The diagrams below show an island before and after the addition of tourist facilities. Summarise the information in the maps and make comparisons where appropriate
Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums or money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transpor. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some cities have days when cars and other forms of transport are banned from the city centre. Only buses, bicycles and taxis are allowed to be in the city centre. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adult, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantage?
In many parts of the world, some famous people are considered "role model" and having increasingly influent on young people.Are the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where re/evant.
Figures show that in some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of the population aged 15 or younger. How do you think this effect current status and the future of those countries?
Write a complete essay to answer the following question and finish your writing at the end of the class. In some developing countries, disabled people are not given proper access to public and private facilities. What are some possible effects of this problem and solutions to it?
The graph shows children by age group as a percentage of the young population in the United kingdom between 1990 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
28.Some people argue that the development of technology is making our lives too complex, and the solution is for everyone to accept a simpler way of life without using that technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between March 1993 and March 1999. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
mention the food and service
explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
suggest any improvements to make things better
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Interviews from the basic selection for most companies. However, some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods.to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many places, new homes 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? Use specific details and examples to support your answer.
The following two pie charts show the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activities among European adults in 1985 and 1995. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The supplied bar chart represents data about females in different age that gave birth to the first child in Australia in the year 1966, 1986 and 2006.
You ordered a new credit card from the bank about 14 days ago and still have not received it. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to the bank. In your letter say: Why you are writing to them. Ask why you have waited so long for the new card Ask the bank manager what he will do about this matter.
Some experts believe that it is better for a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
“In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?”
Some people think that doctors and professors, must be required to work in the area where they did their education. Others believe they can have opportunities to work in any place if they want. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows about the amount of tax collected in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005 .
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the government should pay for free public libraries, while others think that it’s a waste of money, since modern technologies and the Internet allow easy access to resources from home. Discuss and give your point of view.
Free electricity in the states can lead to affect the economy of the country . Do you agree or disagree.
Modern cultures around the world have become similar as compared to the past. What are the main reasons for it? Is it a positive or a negative improvement?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear….,
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. In the letter • give details about the concert • describe how you won the tickets • explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you
Topic: Creative artists should be given the freedom to express their ideas through words, pictures, music, or films. Some people, nevertheless, think that the government should restrict artists' freedom of expression. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Difference between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
The table below shows the number of cars made in Argentina, Australia, and Thailand from 2003 to 2009.
(QG) Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the same brands. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
The table below gives information about the situation of marriage and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia
You work at home and have a problem with a place 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.
The line graph provides information about changes in food consumption by Chinese population in the years of 1985 to 2010.
The charts below show the protein and calorie intake of people in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the production of olive oil. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that developments in science are happening so fast that it is difficult to appreciate the effects of such advances. Others feel we should we should trust scientiss more and stop worrying. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past, the role of teacher was to provide information. Today students have access to wide sources of information. There is , therefore, no role of teachers modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more academic work. How do you think children should spend their free time?
The line graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Countries with long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern tecnology in homes in the UK.
The chart below shows the places visited by different people living in Canada.
High-rise buildings destroy the character of a city. Not only should new ones be banned but existing ones should be demolished and replaced with smaller buildings. To what extent do you agree? Use examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The graph below shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the result of a survey of patients who stayed in three different wards of a hospital . It shows what percentage of the patients replied ' very good ' about various aspects of their hospital experience . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant . .
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skills. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience