The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now and plans for its future development.
Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits individuals rathan than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and giver your own opinion.
The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 years old in five countries in 2012.
. These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Model Answer:
The advancement of internet technology means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how people in other places live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changes because of technology. In what way has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
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.
Some people think that the government should decide which subjects, students should study at the university, while others think that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
Essay topics: Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
The diagrams below show the existing ground floor plan of a house and a proposed plan for some building work. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows th persentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011
There are more new towns being built nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows how rainwter is collected for the use of drinking water in an Australian town.
The table below compares the use of water by four different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. White at least 150 words Percentage of total water use by sector Country Domestic use industry Agriculture Egypt 8 10 62 Saudi Arabia 6 30 84 New Zealand 10 48 44 Canada 20 70 10
some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes.others believe that that is important for children to make decisions about matters that effect them. discuss both view and give your opinion
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others, however, believe that government should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In the past, people used to go to museums to learn facts about culture and history. Nowadays people can find all this freely on the Internet so the museums are no longer important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should around 40 minutes on this task. Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Despite a variety of sports facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever before. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people believe that children should do what their parents tell them to do; others think children must learn to think for themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The chart below demonstrate the propotion of tourists who came to England to visit four different Brighton attractions between 1980 and 2010.
Experts say older people were happier and healteir in the past because they did more excercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions ?
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in English and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Some people belive that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day.
An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• say how you feel about the visit?
• suggest what you could do on his/her birthday?
• ask what your friend thinks of your idea?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
Write an essay of 250 words on the topic below. You have 30 minutes. (Jan 2023) Many young college students today have some difficulty in finding a job after they leave college or university. What can governments do to support students after they complete their higher education? Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples
The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.
The charts below shoe the changesin ownership of electrical appliances and amunt of time spent doiing housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting th main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that universities should assign students to share dormitory rooms. Others think that students should be able to choose their roommates on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in China in four periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the graphs below show the methods used by international students when booking the online English courses in three different countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
●Where you stayed
●What the problem were
●How they can fix your complaintd
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What si your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however think that other types of progress are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health. Others believe that the Government should make sure that their citizens are healthy. Discuss both views.
The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in Jamestown in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. (Anelya1)
In the past, most. People lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large city where they only know a few people in their area. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You have seen advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your latter Explain why you would like the job Give details of why would be a suitable person to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Carribean island between 2-10 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, give details of the last repair work
what the problems are now
how you would like the landlord to solve these problems
You recently attended a local community event, but you were disappointed with the organization.
Write a letter to the event coordinator. In your letter:
•describe the problems you experienced during the event
•explain how these problems affected your experience
•suggest what could be done to improve future events
The charts below show the percentage in typical meals of three types if nutrient, all of which maybe unhealthy if eaten too much.
The diagrams below display information about the manufacture of forzen fish pie. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved