Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the number of police officers on the streets. Others, however, think that other measures are needed to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their ann income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information oy selecting and reporting the main features make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of travellers using three major airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Older-school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge, or they should only learn a small number of subjects in detail. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think language class should be taught in small class. Others think the number of students doesn't matter. Do you agree or disagree?
In some cities, the numbers of tourists seem to be overwhelming. Why is this happening? What are the effects of this on individuals and society?
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA
Many elderly are no long looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages
In nearly all science courses at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What is the reason for this? What could be done to balance out the number?
3. Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In many countries large amounts of foods are wasted. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
You should spend about40 minutes on this task. Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactoryjob or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The table below shows the number of students living in the UK gaining English language teacher training qualifications in 2007/8 and 2008/9, and the proportion of male qualifiers.
The line graph below shows the number of immigrants to 3 different countries from 1991 to 2001 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The pie charts below show the sources for UK tax revenue for last year and the total UK hovernment spending for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosns where relevant.
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:
•Remind your employer what the course was about,
•Explain why the course was useful to you in your work,
•Suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
The bar chart showes the number of times per week (in 1000s), over five weeks that three computers packeges were downloaded from the internet.
the chart below shows the number of male and female research students studying six-science related subjects at a UK university in 2009.
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the problems of playing computer games and what can you suggest to minimize the bad effects?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors-agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services-to the UK economy in the twentieth cenutury. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but most people continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think it is and what can do with it?
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Total School Spending 1981 Insurance 2% Total School Spending 1991 /Insurance 3% Other workers' salaries 28% Other workers' salaries 22% Teachers' salaries 40% Teachers' salaries 50% Resources e.g. books 20% Resources e.g. books 15% Furniture and equipment 15% Furniture and equipment 5% Total School Spending 2001 Other workers' salaries 15% Insurance 8% Resources e.g. books 9% Teachers' salaries 45% Furniture and equipment 23%
The bar chart illustrates the number of male employees hired for senior development position in three companies ( IBM, Microsoft, and Apple) from 1980 to 2010.
The charts below show the aversage percentages intypical meals of three types of nutrients, all of whihc may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean Island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates how steel rods are manufactured in the furniture industry. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 1
the graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a europian country in 1987 and 2007/
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
In your letter, say:
what the conference is about
how you know about the conference
explain to him/her why it is important that you attend this conference
You should write at least 150 words.
In recent years, the number of crimes committed by teenagers in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.
The pie graphs show the nutritional consistency of two dinners. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
The graph gives information about annual consumption of energy per person in two years, 1990 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
The process diagram give illustration on the stages involved in the production of dairy and its varieties. Overall, there are 8 different stages in the production of milk. The first few steps takes place in the farm while the last steps are done in the factory. To begin with, Grazing occurs in the farm, It is harvesting by animal instead of by machines. It provides good nutrition and other benefits to the animal. Milk is extracted from the cows by milk machine and the milk is refrigerated. Milk is transferred into milk tanker and milk is delivered daily to the diary. Furthermore, Diary milk is pasteurized and packaged in form of cheese, butter and cream. They are distributed in supermarkets, shops and stores for human consumption. In addition, grazing occurs in the farm and extraction of milk by the milking machine, milk pasteurization and packaging process is done in the factory, and then distributed to shops.
A lot of people are attributed to rapid increase in the number of private cars/traffic. Increasing in the price of petrol is the best way to solve the problem of growing traffic and population. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think should be effective?
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full time or part time Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The graphs show the tourist number to Australia and types of travels among three nations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Giving lectures in halls to large numbers of people is an outdated method of teaching. With the technology available today, there is no justification for it and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree? E→ affordability S → Interaction P → not all courses are theoretical, some need practical experiment
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
In some countries more and more international travel is becoming cheaper and more countries are opening their doors to increase the number of tourists. Do the advantages of increasing tourism outweigh the disadvantage.
A number of university courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work as part of their program. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
There seems to be an increasing trends towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. what are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
The bar chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in Australia, divided into three categories, from 2001- 2008.
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured Summarize the informtion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the informationby selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter state what type of membership you have and how you have paid
Some governments believe it is necessary to impose a higher tax on junk food because an increaing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much of this type of food. What do you think about this?
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What problems might be caused by this trend, and what could be done to solve the problems?
The bar chart provides an overview of electricity manufacture and utilised utilisation in ten countries in 2014. Overall, the usage and production of electricity increased in nine countries whereas only Germany have decline in the trend. China and the United States were on the top of electricity output and use. To begin with production, the maximum electricity was produced by China, which was 5398 billion kWh and it was followed by the USA at 4000. However, the least energy was generated by Korea, reported at 4851. Interestingly, power generation by the remaining countries ranged between 1000 and 500 billion Kw. In case of consumption, the highest usage was in China with 5322 Kw, while the lowest was in Korea at 449.5 kwh. The usage in Canada, France and Brazil was almost similar around 450 kwh. However, the figures in Germany, India, Japan and Russia remained close to 1000 kwh and above 500 kWh.
The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for different mobiles(cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002
As a results of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is an growing demand for more flights. what problems does this have on the environment? what measures could be taken to solve the problem?