Directions: Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words.
From the following list, which industry has made the biggest technological advancements in the last decade?
▪ Healthcare
▪ Banking
▪ Education
Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Although abuse of the system is inevitable, social welfare payments are essential to protect the rights that citizens have to a guaranteed minimum income in a democratic society. Do you agree or disagree?
One of the prime times for advertising on tv is when children get back from school. Some people think that advertainments aimed at children should not be allowed. What is your opinion?
Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Some people think it is right to exclude males and females from certain professions because of their gender. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the images below explains the process of how pollutants from modern life become acid rain that in turn pollutes the environment and the food chain. summarise the information by selecting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
the line chart below shows the amount of three types of fast food consumed in England from 1970 to 1900
The pictures show the changes of a park from 1980 to the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and making comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the annual income of languages-related jobs in US dollars in five cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows the number of international students enrolled in three different majors (Engineering, Business, and Arts) at a UK university from 2000 to 2020.
The two given charts explain the employment rate of Korean people from 1980 to 2000 according to the educational background and what types of jobs they got in the same years.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year', before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You stayed at a holiday resort recomended by your travel agent. Write a letter of complaint
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company's head office.
In your letter,
- Give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
- explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
- ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write atleat 150 words
In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Meanwhile, we see some politicians enjoying power well into their eighties. Clearly, there is little agreement on an appropriate retirement age. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.
Some organisations belive that their employees should dress smartly . Others value quality of work above appearance . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion .
Do you think science is improving the quality of the food we eat, or making some foods a danger to our health? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Museums and art gallaries should concentrate on works that show histrov and culture of their own countrv rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent to do vou aaree or disaaree?
The table below shows the kinds of second languages Korean students learned and the line graph describes how many Korean students went overseas to study between 1980 and 2005.
the chart below shows the population of developing and industrialised nations from 1750, with a prediction up to 2050.
Global warming is one of the biggest threats to our environment. What causes global warming? What solutions are there tp this problem?
Government spend millions of dollars esch years on their space programms. most recently , Mars is the focus of scientists' attention . some people think thi money would be better spend on dealing with problems closer to home. do you agree or disagree ?
Why do you think teachers give homework to students? How important is it for students to have homework? Are there any other ways of revising school lessons? Perhaps homework should be abolished. Give your opinion about this.
The graph below gives information on the population of turtles in India from 1980 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time. summarize information
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of society. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s modern world of technology?Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
Some people say that it is the parents who have to make children good citizens of society while others believe this should be done at school.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
“The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
the most impoortant aim of science should be to improve people's lives. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The table provides information about the rate of land degradation by three main causes namely ; deforestation , over cultivation and over grazing in three different regions (North America , Europe and Oceania).
Write a letter to the building manager. In your latter,
-describe the noisy behavior of your neighbor,
-expain how it is affecting you,
-suggest a solution to this problem.
The table below shows the number purchasers of durables owned in Britain from 1972 to 1983.
in some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disavantages of doing this?
It is better for companies to help their workers feel happy at work rather than put lots of pressure on them for the sake of profit. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of appliances sold in an electronic store in Ghana from 1965 to 2000.
The first graph below shows the number of train passengers in the city of Sydney (Australia) between 1995 and 2004. The second graph shows the target for trains to run on time compared to the percentage reaching this target. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
30. An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lifetime. Some people think that they shoul not change place to frequently while some think it useful to change places . Discuss your views on it.
In the last 20 years, there have been significant development in the field of information and technology, for example, the world wide web and communication by email. however, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extend do you agree with this view.
Despite a large quantity of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being over weight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society. How can this problem be solved.
The bar chart illustrates the amounts of electrical generation and electrical usage in 2014 in ten nations.
You recently purchased a mobile phone online, but it has several defects and does not meet your expectations. Write a letter of complaint to the customer service department of the online store. In the letter • describe the product you purchased and mention the specific defects • explain the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the defective product • request a refund or replacement for the faulty mobile phone
THE TABLE BELOW SHOWS THE EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS FROM COUNTRIES IN THE UK AFTER THEIR FIRST COURSES IN 2001.SUMMARISE THE INFORMATION BY SELECTING AND REPORTING THE MAIN FEATURES AND MAKE COMPARISONS WHERE RELEVANt
It is inevitable that as technology advances, traditional ways of life will be lost. Its seems that we cannot have these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The Chart below shows the electricity consumption in different sectors of Europe in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a room in college which you share with anohter student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accomodation officer at the college. I the letter,
- describe the situation
- explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
- say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
The graph below shows the percentage of urban/suburban and rural households in a certain country that had Internet access between 2011 and 2016. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Household Internet Access 60% "'1'1'""-;::==============::::;----------2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016