Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the amount of money given to developing countries from five organizations from 2008 to 2011.
With the rise of social media, an increasing number of young people are being granted unsupervised internet access to interact and chat with friends. This situation can potentially lead to dangerous scenarios. What solutions can be proposed to address this issue?
Some people think the manufacturers and shopping malls should sell fewr packaged products while others argue that people have the responsibility to buy products with less packaging.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Human activities over the period of time have increased global warming. What are the primary causes? What solutions can you suggest?
Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic. In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe the government is responsible for, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
International sporting events are costly and bring problems to the hosting one tree. To what extend do you agree or disagree give specific reasons and example to support a position
The pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrested in the five years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons for arrest. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
Nowadays, more and more people are having consumer goods like refrigerators and washing machines. Does this development bring more advantages than disadvantages?
Your friend is unsure whether to continue studying at university or start working.Write a letter to your friend .In your letter
Acknowladge their dilemma and express understanding
Provide advice on the benefits of both options
Suggest what you think would be the best choice for them and explain why
The diagram shows Lakeside development between years 2000 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The range and quality of food we can buy has changed due to technological and scientific advances. Some people believe the range and quality of food has improved while others consider it may be harmful. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people think that consumerism can boost the economy and create business and jobs. Others consider that society becomes a 'throw-away society' producing unnecessary waste. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101.Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The manager of your company Wants to advertise the company on the radio . He/she has asked you to write for a radio station about this .
Write a letter to the advertising director of the radio station . In your letter :- 1. Describe your company’s products and/or services .
2. Explain why your company wants to advertise on this radio station .
3. ask some questions about advertising on this radio station .
(150 words )
Nowadays consumer goods have become the most important part of people’s lives. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some countries allow the young above 18 years to drive,drink or married. Some countries don't. Give reasons along with personal experience and what do you think is the ideal age for taking adult responsibilities.
Modern educational institutions do not offer all the ingredients that are needed for success. To what extent do you agree with the above statement? Give reasons for your answer.
The given bar graph shows fish and meat consumption of a pariticular country.
Average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience
The graph and chart below give information about species extinctions and the threats to plant life. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the information on waste disposal in a European country from 2005 to 2008. Summarise the information making comparisons where relevant.
Many student’s todays take part in the work experience sessions for a short period of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The diagram below show the condition of paradise island in the past and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Job applicants’ social skills are more important. Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Despite the growing number of gyms and fitness centres, more and more people are leading a sedentary lifestyle in the modern society. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest
The charts bellow show the proportions of british students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Some people think if students are afraid of teacher it is better. Others say that having a friendly relationship is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
You live in an english speaking country and you want to do some voluntary and unpaid work in a dveloping country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural expeditions, which organizes such trips.
In your letter:
-Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
-state what your skills and exprence are.
-indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter
-Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
-Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
-Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. See all user-written answers on this topic Image for topic: The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging on products they sell. Others believe that it is the consumer’s responsibility to avoid buying products which have a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph depicts how many enquiries the Tourist Information Office received by three different ways in one area during the first 6 months of 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g. languages) and boys choose science subjects (e.g. Physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?
More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can't afford. What are the reasons of this behavior? What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. While others concider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinion on this issue
Some people believe that homework should not be given to school children. Others, however, say that homework is an important requirement for children to be able to develop appropriately. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
in many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and by food produced all over the world. Do ypu think this is positive or negative dvelopment? give reasons for yur answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlage or experience.
There are many environmental problems, such as the greenhouse effect and climate change, and people have hardly found any solutions. Why is this the case? And what measures can be taken?
The line graph below shows tefts er thousand cars in four countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graphs below give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
Nowadays many elderly people live alone and this can cause a variety of problems. What are some of these problems and what solutions can you suggest?
Some people belive that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an satisfactory job or shortage of Money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take one additional things. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
the charts below give information about the number of train passengers and the percentage of trains running on time from 2000 to 2009 in Japan. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You saw Tv program recently and found it unreasonable for viewers. Write a letter about its quality and content of the material presented.
In your letter
Describe what you did not like
Make some suggestions
Say what you expect from the TV editors
The chart below shows the results of a European survey into young people’s expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. They were asked if they thought things would improve or get worse. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.