The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020,withpredictions for 2030 and 2040.
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart illustrates the common causes that affected agricultural productivity. the table depicts the impact of these reasons on three countries in 1990.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● explain why you want to take time off work
● give details of the amount of time you need (2 weeks)
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away. (2 other software dev are in context, i am available for emails or calls if needed)
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country., while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and giye your opinion.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relativity large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
We cant help everyone in the world that needs help , so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
People in developed countries have the tendency to buy more and more things (whether they need them or not). Is it a positive or negative development?
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarise the information
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age.Is this a positive or negative delevopment? .
In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both the industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree? Support your opinion with relevant examples and ideas.
Tuition for healthy children usually has top priority in most countries. However, teaching students with disabilities or mental issues is more difficult and even more important to support and develop. Which viewpoint do you agree with? use specific reasons and examples to support your answer?
level of youth crime is increasing day by day around the world. Give some reasons and some solutions to stop it.
You are preparing an event in the countryside.
Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter,
◦describe the event
◦mention what arrangements have already been made
◦say how your friend can help
The chart below shows the milk export figures from three European countries between 2008 and 2012.between 2008 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the regional household recycling percentages in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.
You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. This line graph shows the percentage of women who were employed in four countries from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
n some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out bout the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The maps below show how the ground floor of a particular building has changed over time. Akerle
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Essay topics: In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college , University or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
There are some students who care about nothing but studying,and doing unpaid community service may bring them an opportunity to get to know what the real world around them looks like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history oft h e house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The line graphs below show the subscriptions to mobile and fixed phone lines in four different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Mobile phone subscriptions Telephone subscriptions STEP 2 - Write your answer Type your answer here
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be requierd to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, humans are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
7. You're working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in emergency. Write a letter to your friends explaining the situation.
In the letter, you should
- apologise for leaving like this
- explain what happened
- tell them what you're going to miss about working with them
Young people who commit crimes should be treated in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Increasing number of students are going to university instend of working after hight school. Discuss the advantagesand disadvantages for young people who do this.
Some people think spending a lot on birthday celebrations and weddings is a waste of money. Others think that it is important to the young people and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the amount of foods transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002.
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a place that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall.
In your letter:
explain your and your friends’ project
ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms
state what day and what times you would like to use the hall.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phones apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
The first chart shows the average housing prices in two cities in one country in 2010 and 2015, with projections for 2025. The second chart shows the percentage of people aged 30-35 who owned a home in 2010 and 2015.
In spite of the advances in medicine, many people around the world still die of easily preventable diseases. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negatove development?
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many countries are encouraging the use of renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels. Do the advantages of renewable energy sources outweigh the disadvantages?
the line graph shows thefts per thousands vehciles four countries between 1990 and 1999.
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at the international level. To what extents do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that living in the city is better than living in the countryside. To what extent do you agree with this view? Minh
The chart shows the minimum number of days spent per week on sport and exercise by young people in England. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
In recent years, pressure on school and university students has been increasing and they are pushed to work very hard from a young age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many voung people these days choose to live alone instead of living with other family members. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh any of its disadvantages?
A FRIEND YOU MADE WHILE YOU WERE STUDYING ABORAD HAS WRITTEN TO ASK YOU FOR HELP IN FINDING JOB IN YOUR COUNTRY. YOU HAVE HEARD ABOUT A JOB IN A LOCAL COMPANY THAT MIGHT BE SUITABLE FOR HIM/HER.