In many cities problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move rural areas. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while your are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this fiend. In your letter:-give details of your study plans-explain why you want to get a part-time job-suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people argue that competitive sports are good for bringing together people from different cultures. Others argue that these sports can cause problems and increase conflicts between nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below gives information about the manufacture of frozen fish pies. Summarise the main information and make comparisons where relevant.
: Email has had a huge impact on professional and social communication, but its impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the advantages of using e-mail outweigh the disadvantages ? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people lhink music ploys on importonl role in sociefy. Olhers lhink il is simply o form of enlerloinmenf. Discuss bolh sides of fhis orgumenl ond give your own opinion.
In the past 100 years, there are many inventions such as antibiotics, airplanes, and computers. What do you think is the most important invent for the past 100 years? Why?
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.
Ordinary people copy famous people ehom they see on the TV and magazines? Ehy do they do so? Do you think it is a positive development.
Some people think that government shoud only focus their spending on public services, and they cliam that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how salt is removed from sea water to male it a drinkable Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
What do you think are the most important factors for the job you're looking for? Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open - there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Topic 3: The chart below shows the number of films produced five countries in three years.
The maps show art gallery in Australia in 1950 and now.
It is important for children to learn the differences between right and wrong at an early age.Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the reals need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Obesity rates are rising in many countries around the world. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be offered to tackle it?
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (suld as cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that prison sentences should be prolonged to reduce crimes. Others say that there are alternative ways to reduce crimes. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
The bar chart below shows data on top four coffee producing countries in the world from 2011 to 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What is the cause and effect?
(an essay) 250 words. Some people believe that local news is more important than international news, while others argue that news from around the world has more significance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-Describe the training course you want to do
-Explain what the company could do to help you
-Say how the course will be useful for your job
The maps below show a city centre before and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The chart shows the percentage of people who accessed news from 4 sources from 1995 and projection to 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that online study is the most effective and convenient way to learn. Others believe that online study will never be as effective as learning at school, in person. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries quality of life in larger cities is decling. Why do you think is happening and what measurebcan be taken?
The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this is a bad example for adolescents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree.
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell,
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
how you feel about it
what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
SECOND TRY ---- The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius (°C) and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. 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.
A few individuals believe that schools should focus on making students more competitive, whereas others assert that cooperation and teamwork are vital for students and must be given priority. I intend to mention both the views along with my opinion in the following paragraphs.
Human activities have negative effects on the environment. Some people believe it is too late to take measures to prevent animals and plants from dying out. Others think actions should be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently agreed to meet a friend but missed the meeting. Write an email to your friend. In your email •explain why you missed the meeting •describe the impact it had on your day •suggest how you can meet up in the future
During the first year in college or university，many students find themselves unsuitable for a chosen course. Why is this happening? What can be done to prevent this?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
The charts below show the different forms in which fish were sold in 1950 and 1985. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
People believe that in order to reduce road accidents it should be mandatory for drivers to retake the driving test every three years. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You should write at least 150 words
The tendency of new reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People in many countires are spending less time with their family. What are the reasons, and the effects of this?
The diagrams illustrate annual incomes of people residing in New York City by their ages, in thousands of dollars.