Some people argue that spending a lot of money holding birthday parties,
wedding parties and other celebration is a waste of money. However, others
believe such parties are important for individuals and for society. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
-Complain about the situation
-Say why this is a problem
-And propose ways to reduce the noise
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as the main source of income. unfortunately tourism can also be a source of problems if not managed properly.
do you think the benefits of tourism outweigh its disdvantages
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work,if Involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for her/him
explain how to apply for this job
Government spend a lot of money on public celebrations such as national holidays and public festivals. Some people say that government spend too much on this and that they should use this money on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people say that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age of driving motorbikes or cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today’s tourism industry?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement ?
In many countries, there is an increase in the proportion of ageing population. Some people think that old people over the age of sixty-five cannot contribute to our society any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to solve global environment problems is to increase the cost of fuel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think lawas are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
In many countries goverments are investing in new technology to deal with public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of goverment money?
In many countries, people are starting to discuss their financial matters, such as spending and incomes, more often than before in daily conversation. In my opinion, in many places, people are considered to be trustworthy to share personal things with, thus making others comfortable to share matters such as financial problems. This will be beneficial toward the social condition since people will no longer feel ashamed of sharing sensitive matters like economic status.
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
- Today more people are travelling than ever before.
- Why is this case?
- What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
J. You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news with
your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● explain where the money came from
● say what you intend to do with the money
● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________,
All around the globe every year many animal species become extinct. However some people feel that government should be concerned more with solving problems of human life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts comprase ways of accessing the news in Canada and Australia.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some feel that it is impossible for a country to be economically progressive and environmentally friendly at the same time. Others disagree with this view.
Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
The chart shows the percentage of full-time undergraduate students at universities in three cities by subject area. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the most important features and making comparisons where relevant.
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 reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example.
Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
In many countries, the amount of crme is increasing. what do you think are the main causes of the crime? how do we deal with those causes?
Some people belive that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn't be a limitation on age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both the views, give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
The table shows the number of overseas visits to the UK by country of residence and mode of travel in two years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feayures, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a rental flat.A few problems emerged since the last repair. Wrote a letter to your landlord. In your letter
--what are the problems
--give details of the last repair.
--how you would like the landlord to solve current problems
1.You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
oGive details of your visit to the restaurant
oExplain the reason for the celebration
oSay what was good about the food and the services
The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008.
The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999.Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.
You recently went on a sightseeing tour which you did not enjoy. Write a letter to the manager of the tour company. In your letter:
explain why you chose that particular tour
explain what you did not like about the tour
suggest two ways in which the tour could be improved
In many countries senior positions have higher salaries compared to those of young workers of the same company. Some people think this is not justified. Do you agree or disagree?
Global warming is one of the biggest threats human face in the 21st century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.
Because of modern technology it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills but other believe that handwriting is still an important skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main source in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative source of energy (wind and solar energy) are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that young people benefit from working while studying at school or university. Others think that young people will achieve more by focussing on their studies. Discuss both of the view points and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
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The graph below shows the percentage of self-employed workers of the total workforce in five countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
When someone achieves greatness thanks to an innovation or other breakthrough, it is usually agreed that the individual has a high level of intelligence.
Do you think that inborn thinking skills play the main role in the successful life of people?
What role does ‘nurtured’ intelligence play i achievements n of a successful person?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances andthe amount of time spent doing house work in households in one country between 1920 and 2019
You would liek to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accomodation and cost.
Nowadays more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for the environment?
Famous sportsmen often earn a lot more money than people in other professions. Although sport is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such big incomes of sport professionals are unjustified.
Do you agree or disagree
In some societies the number of crime comitted by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extend do you agree?
Some people say that a large amount of money and time is spent on the protection of wild animals, when it would be better spent on human population. To what extent do you agree with it?
Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country’s success , while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a country’s success. what are these factors ? which, of all factors, do you think are the most important ?
The charts shows the use of water for different purposes in six areas in the world.
summarize the main information and make comparisons where relavant.
The chart below shows the different types of goods and services purchased online in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom in one year. Summaries the the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, private cars are now banned from certain city centres. What are the advantages of such a system and do you feel that this is something that most cities should adopt?