The charts show changes in household appliance ownership and time spent on housework from 1920 to 2019.
These days consumers are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various company. To what extent do you think consumers are infuenced by advertising?What measures should be taken to prevent them?
Copetitve sports have been argued to have positive effecton child education by some, will other oppose. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries. However, some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is import for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think competitive sports have positive affects on the education of teenagers while others argue that the effects are negative. Discuss both views and give your opinio.
The provided graph represents women unemployment in the UK, especially in four of its countries. Now, turning to the details, the comparison is only between 2013 and 2014.
Today more and more young children have electronic gadgets such as computers and mobile phone. Some people say that this is a positive development in children’s education, others argue that the use of technology among young children do more harm than good. Write an essay to discuss the effects of technology on the education of young children. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask for your advice.
write a letter to your friend,In your letter
. explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
. describe some possible disadvantages
. say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you are selling
describe the furniture
suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
The chart above provides information about the population in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in the 2002, 2006 and 2010.
some believe that role of the parents is more important than school when teaching their children to recycle waste to preserve the Earth’s natural resources. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think women should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air force just like men. To what extent do you agree ordisagree?
The maps below shoe an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future developement of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.
While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others belive that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think secondary school (high school) students should study academic subjects. Others think students should study practical skills (car machines, cookery). Discussion both view and give opinion.
Band 7+: The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below provides data on average weekly study hours of university students by department.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
The graph below show the income of four cafes in new york over last year
Many countries are investing more in art nowadays. Some people think that government investment should be put more in art while others think that it should be put more in public healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in the sub continental countries. What do you think are the reasons behind this?
Recent advances in information technology have made communication between people a lot easier. However, these advances are negatively affecting human relationships as people spend less time in the company of others. Discuss the causes and suggest some solutions for this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Computers can translate all kinds of language well, so our children needn’t learn more languages in the future. What is your opinion about this idea ?
The charts below show the production of different types of citrus fruit in Brazil, China and USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Some scientists say there are intelligent life forms that may exist on other planets and we should send messages into the outer space. Others say that it may be too dangerous for people on the earth. Discuss both views.
Should companies (businesses) ensure that they employ a quota (or fixed percentage) of women in all jobs, or is this an impractical concept? Discuss both sides of this debate, and reach a conclusion based on your own opinion.
some people believe that students should be made to have unpaid jobs in their free time.Do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective?
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think the government should provide free hosting, while others believe it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinions
Many young people are spending much time on computers, which makes them less active. What are the reasons? What are some solutions?
Some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation.to what extend do you agree or dis agree.
Write a letter to your friend telling them you have moved to a new city
State the reason for the move
Describe the city and accomodation
Invite them to visit
Nowadays people usually retire at the age of 60 or 65, but some want to keep working as long as they can. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give you own opinion and relevant examples.
revise---------Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts show the main reason for migration to and from the UK in 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development, while others think they are dangerous and have negative effect on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. (Hoàng Trung)
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.Write a letter to
your friend in your letter
-say why a driving letter is advantageous
-recommend a driving school
-give any extra guidance/tips
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in fighting out about the history of the gouse or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The debate exists on whether young people should have the freedom to select their own profession or if they should adopt a pragmatic approach, considering their future more seriously. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say full time students should spend most of time studying; others believe that they should do other activities as well.To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The bar graph depicts the proportion of men and women consumed five or more portions of fruit and vegetables in various age brackets in the UK daily in 2006.
Some people say that the only reason for learnig a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people claim that more waste is produced but not enough is recycled. They say that to reduce waste and increase recycling, governments should make legal requirements, and that this is the only way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvatages of this trend?
The table shows the source material on which Hollywood movies were based from 1995 to 2013.