In many countries, the traditional family structure is changing, and an increasing number of children are being raised by single parents or by grandparents. Discuss the possible reasons for this trend and its potential consequences on society. Support your answer with relevant examples and evidence from your own experience or knowledge.
Do yoy agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mothematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.
Millions off dollars arre spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standard on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Global warming is a big concern these days. Though there has been much noise made on this issue, carbon emission is not being curtailed. Are we contributors to this issue? What solutions do you propose to counter this issue? Discuss.
Some people think that technology is now an invaluable study tool for young people. Others, however, believe that it is harmful for the studying process. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In writing task describe the data in the two figures below that relate to banks in the UK. Write two or three paragraphs describing the information included in the two figures.
The chart presents changes in the percentage of students who recieved higher education in different Canadian provinces in 5 years between 2001 and 2006.
The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Getting promotion is one of the biggest drives to apply themselves and work hard in the modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
The given flow chart represents the standardized process of getting an US driving permit. A brief overview is that the process begins with visiting the licence centre and concludes with passing the test prior to receiving the licence. Regarding the preparation stage, people are first required to complete an application at the licence centre only to have their eyes checked. After passing the eye test, they will proceed to pay a fee as failing results in no licence after which the procedure will carry on to the actual test. Turning to the actual exam, a written test must be taken and re-taken if necessary until the minimum requirements are met. After completing the written test, the driving test will take place in which failing leads to no re-do which further required to re-pay the fee to try again the whole testing process. On the other hand, passing the driving test means a driving permit will be handed as soon as possible.
The pie chart gives information about the country of birth of people living in Australia and the table shows where people born in these countries live.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisemnt 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
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same same. This is called peer pressure.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the employment of all male and female workers by occupation in UK in the year 2005 Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You recently ordered an item that was advertised as having a discount from the normal price, but you have found that when you paid, you did not get the discount. Write to the company. In your letter
•Explain that you did not get the discount
•Tell them where you saw the discount advertised
•Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In some countries, girls and boys are studied in different schools rather than in the same schools. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this.
Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the proportion of holiday makers using four different types of accomodation in three different years.
Every country should produce enough of everything that the country needs so it should not rely on imports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
“Prevention is better than cure” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and prevention measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Every minute, every day, people suffer and lives are lost needlessly because of a lack of safe water and sanitation. the Population is being viewed as the real problem and controlling birth rates should totally address the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The graph below gives information about the percantage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosans ehere relevant.
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this be solved
It is easier for wealthy people to maintain good health than it is for people who do not have large amounts of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below gives information about average annual seafood consumption in Asian countries between 2002 and 2010.
In many workplaces, online communication is becoming more commonplace than face-to-face meetings, and this is a positive development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You child is going on a school trip overseas for week. The Headmaster is looking for parents to join the trip. Write a letter to state that you would like to join it. In your letter: Mention why you would like to join the trip. Ask some general questions about the trip. Mention how you can be helpful
The graph below gives information about thr percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
The graphs below show the average monthly expenditure on children’s sports and participation in different sports in the UK from 2008 to 2014.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these viese views and give your own opinion.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people aregue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
LEARNING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL IS OFTEN SEEN AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LEARNING LOCAL LANGUAGES. IF TAUGHT MANY ARE AT RISK OF DYING OUT. IN YOUR OPINION IS IT IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO LEARN ENGLISH? SHOULD WE TRY TO ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LOCAL LANGUAGES, IF SO, HOW? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVENT EXANPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE
Some people say that school children should be given individual class work, while others think that working in small groups is better for them. Discuss both approaches and include your own opinion.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standard on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Too much emphasis on is given for educaton of the young. More government money should be spent to free time activity of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best wayto get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that gettingexperience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society that there are courses which are based on parents' education .To what extent you agree or disagree.
The bar chart illustrates the amount of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains harvested, measured in million tonnes, in India, the USA, and China in 2001.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Aircrafts have been increasingly used to transort fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose to it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart gives information on the percentage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, there is an increase in a number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantage of home education outweigh disadvantages?
The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of illiterate male and female in 6 different regions in the last year. Overall, it can be seen that South Asia had the highest rate of illteracy whereas developed countries has the lowest one. Additionally, the number of illiterary female was always more than that of male in all region during the survey. Regarding 3 regions that had a low percentage of people in illiteracy. In developed countries and Latin American or Caribbean, both the illteracy rate of males and females was similar, about 2% apart. Meanwhile, exactly 20% of illiterate females in East Asia,which doubled that of males. Turning to 3 remaining regions where the rate of illiterate people was high. There are above 30%, under 32% and approximately 35% male in illiteracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Arab States and South Asia, respectively. All of them was two of third that of females.
The large number of private cars on the road in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation in order to solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause pollution. Discuss both views and give your won opinion.
You have recently been on a vacation in a foreign country and stayed at a home-stay, you have realised that you have misplaced an expensive wristwatch and cannot find it.
Write a letter to the family you stayed with. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
Describe your wristwatch
If found how they could return it to you.
Some people think that all children in school should learn a foreign language at an early age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?