Despite health warnings, a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world. Why should we be concerned about this? What solutions would you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The below graph shows the population of Japanese in the past, present, and future trends and table informs the number of people aged over 65 years old in 1950, in 2005, in 2035, and 2055
People who are learning a foreign language can face a number of difficulties. What are some of these problems ? In your opinion , what are the best ways to over come these difficulties ?
Today there is increasing concern over environmental problems. While some people believe that they must be solved on a domestic level, others think that only through international cooperation can environmental issues be dealt with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The organic food market is growing every year. Some claim that buying and consuming foods labelled "organic" ha many advantages. Others, however, feel that "organic" food is false advertising, and offers no significant benefits over non-organic food. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Many young people regularly change their jobs over the years. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The given table displays the origins of funds for police budget, while the pie charts depict the rates of money, that police spent over a 2-year period.
The graph below shows the amounts of waste produced by three companies over a period of 15 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years in the world that many cities now are "one big traffic jam". Do you think that this statement is true? What measure can government take to address this problem?
All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How can we overcome the problems of poverty? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows the numbers of queries received by the tourist information office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place. However, others prefer to live in many areas over their life time. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
The chart shows the change in forested land in different regions of the world over time.
In the past, people wore clothes based on their culture or where they came from. Today, people wear the clothes of the same style all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development.
Climate Change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. Many people strongly believe that it is the responsability of individuals, rather than corporations and governments, to deal with this problem. To what extent do you agree?
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the Worlds are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You want to start your own small business. Write a letter to a bank requesting information about obtaining a business loan to finance your new company.
In your letter, include the following information:
what kind of business you want to start
how much money you need
the length of time over which you would expect to repay the money
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distance but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motorways and what solutions are there?
The line graph below shows the number of single-family homes constructed in the United States by region over a period of six years
The maps show the evolution of Youngsville, New Zealand, over a 25-year period between 1980 and 2005.
The planets population is reaching unsustainable levels and people are facing shortage of resources like water, food and fuel. To what consequences may over population lead? In your opinion what measures can be taken to fight over population
The given pie charts provide data about the distribution of school funds in the UK over the period of 20 years from 1981 to 2001.
14.Is teaching people over 65 to use computers the best way to spend government money? To what extent do you agree?
The current trend in education is to move away from traditional exams and instead have continuous assignments over the school year. What do you think of this trend?
Although the prices of fuels have greatly increased over the last decade or two, it is argued that further increases in fuel prices are the only way to reduce world consumption of fuel and lessen pressure on the world`s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph shows how much was spent in US dollars on books in four European countries between 1995 and 2005. Overall, people in Germany spent the most on reading materials during the entire period. It is also clear that despite some fluctuations, spending on books increased in all four places over the 10 years. German expenditure fluctuated between around $80 million and about $90 million between 1995 and 2003 before increasing to just under $100 million in 2005. France was the only country that experienced a steady rise, with around $55 million worth of books sold in 1995, about $70 million in 2001, and finally just under $80 million in 2005. The figure for Italy hovered at around $50 million dollars until 1999, when it steadily rose to just over $60 million in 2005. Austrians spent approximately $30 million in 1995, and this went up by around $10 million over the next four years and remained stable for two years, before it climbed dramatically to just above $70 million in 2005.
The maps describe how Riverside university campus changed over a 37- year period.
Some pople say that now we can see film on over phone and tablet, there is no needto go cinema. Others think that that to be fully enjoyed, films need to seen in a cinema. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the number of international students in Canada and USA in 2002 and 2003, also the changes of the increase in student population over the two years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates the average carbon dioxide emissions per capita in four countries — the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal — over a 40-year period from 1967 to 2007.
The maps show the development of an area in Someland over a timespan of 20 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Human activities over the period of time have increased global warming. What are the primary causes? What solutions can you suggest?
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015. (the piano was over 10% in 2005, over 20% in 2010, about 35% in 2015; the guitar was over 10% in 2005, about 18% in 2010, 40% in 2015; the drums was about 5% in 1005, about 4% in 2010, about 10% in 2015; the violin was 10% in 2005, 9% in 2010, 5% in 2015)
The table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Australia during peroid 2011-12.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: accelerat
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
two maps for Ryemouth city in 2 different years. describe its changes over these tow years
The maps show the transformation of the village of Eastminster over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that technology has led to many positive developments in their lives, while others think technology is gradually taking over control of the way people live. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam" How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people form using their cars?
Over consumption of sugar is unhealthy. Some people think that governments should take the responsibility to control sugar intake while other think it is the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Social media has taken over the entire world, with even the remotest area having an access to internet and social networking. But its advancement has resulted in teenagers being granted greater access to internet which can lead to potentially harmful concequences. This essay will discuss the possible solutions for this problem.
The chart compares worldwide production of bicycles and cars over a fifty-year period.
Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distances but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motorways and what solutions are there? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to cover the increasing cost of expenses, more and more people work very long shifts or have two or more jobs. What are the advantages and disadvantages
Topic: The table shows the participation of people over fifteen in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Australia during the period 2011-2012.
different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of Australian men and women doing regular physical activity: 2010 60 7 52.8 52.5 53.3 53 50 47.7 48.9 46.7 47.1 45.1 42.2 43.1 39.5 Percentage (%) 40 30 20 10 0' 15 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 Age group 55 to 64 65 and over Male Female
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’ How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discharge people from using their cars?