Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to a future career; others believe the proper function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion of the primary part of the university?
The given charts illustrate the participation of athletes in the Summer and Winter Olympics from 1988 to 2004.
The spend of multinational companies and the resulting increase in globalization produce positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or phone. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
The chart below shows the spending (in dollars) per household in the US on five different products in 2010 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000 . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherr
Interviews form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for the charity, teaching sports to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teeangers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless theya re accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves.Some people think it is good.While other think there are disadvantages.Discuss bo th sides and give your opinion.
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter -Explain why you have moved -Describe the new apartment -Invite him or her to pay a visit
The charts below give information on the ages of the population of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevat
The graphs show the value of companies that sell luxury goods and companies that sell essential goods in 2020.
The chart below shows the number of different kinds of vehicles registered in Europe from 1996 to 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban countries. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment.
Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter
•explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
•say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
•tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
The graph shows the monthly expenditure on three types of restaurant food in Australia. The plot shows the annual number of restaurant visits for the same types of food between 1965 and 2015. Summarise the information in the charts and make comparisons where appropriate.
The chart blow shows the total distances travelled by passengers on five types f transport in th uk between 1990 and 2000.
Some people think that giving aids to the poor countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons. Why student chose to study a particular UK University in 1987 and 2007.
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure, such as roads, water and power. All other services, such as education, health and social security, should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, the role of teacher was to provide information. Today students have access to wide sources of information. There is , therefore, no role of teachers modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
Methods of transporation for people travelling to one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009 in the UK. The two pie charts compare five categories of UK travelling percentage of university (train, bicycle, bus, walking, car,) from 2004 to 2009) Units are measured in proportion.
Some people think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Recent advances in medicine have resulted in an increase in life expectancy over the past four years. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In Britian, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. who do you think should pay for this care? the government or families?
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses
The line shows the consumption of fast food among teenagers between 1975 and 2000. Summarise the informatsion by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparison where relevant
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summariae the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high school rather than regular subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents’ house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parents’ house as long as possible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that if a child commits a crime, he or she should be punished, while others think it is the child’s parent who should be punished. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
nowadays many people choose to be self-employed,rather than to work for a company or organisation. why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantagees of being self-employed?
Your employer is considering ways to adjust work hours and reduce them overall. You have been asked to provide suggestions on how to implement this change. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter
•Explain why you think reducing work hours is a good idea.
•Suggest how the work hours could be reduced.
•Describe how these changes could benefit the company.
Most students choose to work part time during their university studies. Do you think it’s good or bad idea? Give your opinion and support with an explanation and examples.
The diagram below shows how pencils are produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that schools are too competitive and that this has a negative impact on children. Others believe the competitive environment encourages children to achieve. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Essay topics: The table above shows data on the demographics of four nations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourage the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
The charts show the sources of electricity produced in 4 countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the way in which men and women used the Internet in Canada in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the age groups of the users on different social media platforms in Australia in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
The charts below show the chnages in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of the labour force by occupation in Japan and India in 1960 with projection for 2040.
It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books. “Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
The pie charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Oman and Spain in 2005 and projections for 2055. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant