some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think it is important to spend money on road and motorways than on public transport system such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories amongSummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Governments should spend money on railway rather than roads. To what extent do vou agree or disagree with the statement?
Many people belive that schools should teach children to become good citizens and workers rather than independent individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
The chart shows the information about average weekly spending of income by families in 1968 and in 2018.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on differents items in the five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that government should spend money to provide faster public transport. Others think that there are other important priorities for public transport such as cost and environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is sometimes argued that advertising power and the artificial needs of the people should be represented by products sold in high sales. In my opinion, it would be wrong to encourage people to spend unnecessary money.
There are several reasons why advertisements can be useful in society. Firstly, this can inform people about real bargains so brochures and catalogs enable people to compare products and services at leisure. Secondly, if people do not have time to shop around, they would rely on advertising, so they can learn about new products. Finally, the advertisement could inform people about the environmental impact of products. As a result, customers can consider the ecological effect of goods. Furthermore, people can easily find out, if a company supports fair trade.
One the other hand, the advertisement could extremely create artificial needs, while people maybe would not need to buy the product. By making these needs, people might spend many on that product, which could threaten the budget of the family. People might buy a thing because of the glamourous images associated with that product. For example, children are easily influenced by commercials, so they pester their parents to buy certain goods. Furthermore, I believe that the art of advertising might be subtly to persuade people to spend money on specific goods.
In conclusion, my view is that advertisements could create needs which are unreal, therefore, increase company sales.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/
unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
- explain why you want to do voluntarylunpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech) .To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: - Nowadays people spend too much time at work to the extent that they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss
The table shows data about what people in the UK thought the government should increase spending on. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that arts (such as painting and music) do not improve people’s life therefore the government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...................,
The pie charts compare five categories of household expenditure in the UK and New Zealand in the years 1980 and 2008.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with statment?
In many countries, governments and individuals spend too much money on national celebrations such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend hours on their smartphones everyday. Why is this the case? Do you think his is a positive or negstive development.
You are planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
-describe the vacation spot you have chosen
- explain how you plan to spend your time there
- invite your friend to join you on your vacation
The pie chart below shows the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010.
1.Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. Say why you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 word
THE TABLE BELOW GIVES INFROMATION ABOUT CONSUMER SPENDING ON DIFFERENT ITEMS IN FIVE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IN 2002
The graph show changes in spending habits of people in thw uk between 1971 and 2001.
New technology have changed the way children spend their free time? Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that education success mostly depends on teachers. Others, however, say that it depends more on the attitude of students and their willingness to study. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Is this a two-part question structure question?
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion
More and more people today are spending large amount of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative progression?
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and give your opinion. MODEL ESSAY:
it is importance to give a chance to act independently and make their own decisions from early age. to what extent do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Government should spend money on railway rather than roads. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment
Some government spend a lot of money on exploring space. Some feel that this investment is justified while others think that money should be spent on public services like healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more sdvantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?
The table below gives information about UK independent films. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
“Prevention is better than cure.” Out of country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and prevention measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people today find they have insufficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose? Which would be the most effective solution, in your view?
Professional sportsmen and sportswomen and professional entertainers can often command enormous salaries today and this situation reflects society’s dependence on being entertained. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 year olds in five countries in 2012
School children are becoming far too dependant on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter say,
- when you will be arriving and leaving
- what type of rooms you would like and ask how much the weekend will cost
- inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Write at least 150 words.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone 10 live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• expiain why you would like the job
*give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Many people spend all their money as they get it, rather than saving for the future. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news.
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You shou
The barchart below shows the hours per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc. Write at least 150 words.