some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spend on learning facts and not enough on learning practical tests. Do you agree or disagree?
In many part of the world , families were larger in the past because people had more children. Do you think there were more advantages or more disadvantages to be part of large family in the past?
Because of your job, you have to move to a new city. Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In your letter
ask them to help you find somewhere to live
tell them the kind of accommodation you want to find
tell them which area of the city you want to live in
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compred with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweight the disadvantages.
These days we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television and this is having a negative impact on children's beahaviour.do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays companies and other organizations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the change in number of people engaged in various physical activities between the years 2001-2009 in Australia (in million people).
some people believe that certain old buildings should be preserved more than others. What types of old buildings shuold be preserved? Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?
The table illustrates the percentage of school children attending four different types of secondary school from 2000 to 2009.
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others contest those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
The table below shows the percentage of households with selected electronic goods in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020.
The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people decide to start their own busniess instead of working hour for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. I your letter:
•explain the important event
•apologise for the situation
•suggest a new arrangement
Some people believe that a gap year between school and university is a good idea, while others disagree strongly. Consider both sides of this debate and present your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Now days more and more people buy and use their own cars . Do you think the advantage of this trend for individual outweigh its disadvantages for the environment ??
The line graph shows the percentage change in taxation and available credit. The bar chart illustrates the development of spending in 3 industries of UK citizens.
In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Does advantage outweigh disadvantages?
Some families people believe that children who are brought up in which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time 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 - it is a new experience where you can enjoy the nature, example
* describe some possible disadvantages - sleeping at night is bit scary because of the animals
* say whether you would like to go to camping with your friend this summer - I'd like to join with you to go for a camping in coming summer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
You want to sell your mobile phone. You think a friend of yours might be interested to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Explain why you are selling your mobile phone.
Describe the mobile phone.
Suggest the mode of payment to your friend
Your firend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a email to your friend. In your email * describe where you lived when you were a student at the university * recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation * warn him/her of mistakes students make when chhosing accommodation
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British poeple giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Despite health warning,a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world.Why should we be concerned about this ?What solutions would you suggest?
The graphs below show the primary social networking websites of British users in 2010 and projected figures for 2018.
The line graph shows the amount of poutine* and French fries consumed between 1990 and 2010 in Canada. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main trends and comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that spending a lot on holding weeding parties, birthday parties and other celebration is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ın a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money shDiscuss both these views and give your own opinion.ould be spent on improving existing public transport.
The graph below shows the percentage of people going to the gym every month in one country from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the diagram below shows the part of carbon cycle in natural
The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australiaand the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The charts below show the proportion of holidaymakers using four different types of accommodations in three different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004.
Modern technology is used in many workplaces today. How do you think technology changed the ways people work? Do you think there any disadvantages of relying on technology at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some believe that violent computer games are just a form of entertainment, while others think they lead directly to violent behaviour. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purpose in six area of the world.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shaps in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
In some cities and towns all over the world, the high volume of traffic is a problem.What are the causes of this and wha actions can be taken to solve this problem?
The number of ooverweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some people this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children's health. To what extent do you agree with these views?
The diagram we shows how water recycles on sea to clouds, then the surface of the Earth, and finally back to ocean.
The 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 years.
The flow chart shows the process of making soft cheese.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time ms you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
The graph illustrates the proportion of pattern changes of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the United Kingdom
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To waht extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph shows the values of agricultural items imported and exported inside the European Union between 1999 and 2008.
Nowadays, personal growth of children is one of the important subjects, besides, people consider the way of development of their loved ones; some people believe learning at home is the better way while others think go to school is essential for all people. In This essay both views will be discussed.
Some people think that governments should provide assistance for artists of all kinds. Others think this wastes money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.