The chart below shows the proportion of profits made from the seven most viewed movies
The first chart illustrates the proportion of residents possessing computer from 2002 to 2010. The second bar chart compares the percentage of people who owned computer by level of their education between 2002 and 2010.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australla, Fo
someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what e/se you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing sof skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Today our communication, medicine and transport system all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Spme people believe that nowadays we are have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement.
Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in comtemporary society. Describe advantages amd disadvantages of death penalty and give your opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vechiles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why is this? Do you think the government should spend more money supporting the local film industry?
The table below shows the average income and divorce rates of different sized families living in England in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that students should be given more homework, while others think that homework interferes with their personal lives and free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to use printed materials such as books and articles to do research than it is to use the Internet. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The diagram below shows how a solar powered water pump works.
You have recently had an unsatisfactory experience with the customer service of an online company.
Write a letter to the company's customer service department. In your letter
• describe the problem you faced while using their service
• explain how this issue has impacted you
• request appropriate actions to resolve the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below shows sales figures of 3 book genres from 2015 to 2021
The diagram shows how instant noodles are manufactured Summarise and report the information.
Some people think that elders should be cared at home with family members. Others think that they should be kept at nursing homes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for an advice about whether to go to school ir try to get a job. You think he/she skould get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say why he/she would to enjoy going to college.
•expalin why getting a kob is a good idea for him.
•suggest type of job that would be suitable for him/her.
Some people believe that the fittest and strongest players and teams are always successful. While others believe that success depends on mental ability. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The internet has dramatically altered ourlives over the past few decades. Although someof these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What is your opinion on this?
People from cities go to universities more often than those who live in the country. Some people think that the government should make it easier to enter universities for people who live outside of cities and towns by setting lower entry requirements and tuition fees. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In achieving personal happiness, our relationship with family, friends, and colleagues are more important work and wealth. Do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people thingk that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The charts below compare the age structure of the populations of France and India in 1984. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 word
Some people believe that the government should help the unemployed on a weekly basis. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
66.The charts below show how water was used in Australia in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to moniter what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this devlopment outweigh the disadvantages?
some people feel that entertainers (e. g film stars, pop musicians, sports stars) are paid too much money. do you agree or disagree? which other types of job should be highly pai
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had access to the internet between 1999 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Germany: Started at 10% in 1999, rose steadily to 85% by 2009 France: Started at 12% in 1999, reached 80% by 2009 UK: Started highest at 20% in 1999, but slower growth; reached 75% in 2009
The bar chart below shows the average duration of housework women did (unemployed, part-time employed, and full-time) when compared to men who had full-time work in the Peru between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the government should invest more in public services such as education and healthcare, while others believe that more money should be spent on building infrastructure like roads and bridges. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Some people feel that the responsability for providing education should be borne only by the government and that provite education should be canned. - What are the main advantages of banning private education? - Are there circumstances where private education should be allowed? - What is your opinion on the matter? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples, from your own knowledge or experience
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people . Why might this be the case? Do you thinke this is a positive or negative?
You are looking for a part-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency.
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes give up this idea because of the fear of failure and parental pressure. Do you think that parents should support children who want a career in sports?
The pie chart below shows the highest level of education achieved by people over age 21 in two different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts provide information about the destinations and employement of Uk first degree holders.
‘Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ (John Dalberg-Acton) Explain the reasoning behind this statement. Argue that power does not necessarily degrade or weaken the morals of those who hold it. To what extent is it possible for someone to hold power without using it for their own personal gain?
Nowadays environmental problems are too big for individual countries or people to solve. We have reached the stage where we need cooperation on an international level to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e- books rather than paper books. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagram below displays the various stages involved in publishing a book.
ountries are becoming more and more similar because people can buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Buying things on the Internet such as books, air tickets, and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number,…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purpose. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens eat a healthy diet. Others believe that individuals must take responsibility for their own diet and health. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The picture depicts about how creating of sugar from sugar canes. Overall, this process includes seven main stages, starting with the growing of the sugar cane and culminating the production of dried and cooled sugar.
While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe the deforestation has a more devastation impact to our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.