Sciencetists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive of negative development?
Nowadays culture is much the same all around the world when compared to previous time. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
The maps below show a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present.
The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that historic buildings should be restored and preserved, while others think it is better to demolish them and use the land for modern development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
(VMN)Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, government should focus on reducing environment pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people these days prefer getting news online to reading newspaper or watching tv . Do you think it is a positive development?
Some feel governments should invest in preserving minority languages, while others think this is not a good resource use. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are going on a month training programme to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organiser.
Write a letter to the Training Organizer. In your letter
• expressing your interest in the role
• requesting more information about it
• explaining what experience you have
The popularity of electric vehicles is rising. Explore the benefits and drawbacks of widespread electric vehicle adoption and discuss potential challenges in transitioning from traditional to electric transportation.
image-preview The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people prefer to spend money and not save it. What are the reasons is it possitive or negative development?
some people are very interested in researching their family history . Other people say this is a waste of time and that we should focus instead on the present and future generation. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the changing patterns of access to modern technology in homes in the UK (expressed in percentage terms).
It is believed by many that those read for pleasure develop better imagination and language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
In the last few decades there have been more and more cases of famous peoples being hounded by the press. Some people think that famous people in the media have no right privacy. To what extend do you agree?
Children are facing more pressure nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of this pressure and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
You said: China's growth is predicted to peak at 2030 and will slowly decline after to just under 1.4 billion in 2050. From 2030 to 2040, Chinas populous stays relatively stable and only decreasing by an insignificant amount. Unlike China, India's population will continue to grow until the end of the period. In 2050, India is said to have a population nearing 1.6 billion.
High Rise building - advantage/disadvantage These days more people prefer to live in vertical buildings. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the people?
The table below shows how young people in Tokyo, Japan, listened to music over the previous month. The pie chart shows a record company's international findings about whether people preferred live or recorded music. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Studies suggest that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people get into debts by buying things they don't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
many people prefer to work in the same field for their whole life while some prefer to change the field of work. discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Nowadays parents put too much of pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or positive development? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task.
This bar chart represents the water use given in percentage in a number of different regions in 1995.
In spite of the advances in medicine, many people around the world still die of easily preventable diseases. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Improving living conditions within society is a far superior approach to crime prevention than the threat of punishment. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian coountries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However, many people believe it has too much power and freedom." Discuss your views on this, giving examples and presenting a balanced argument both in favor of, and against, the power and freedom of the media.
You recently enjoyed a meal at an expensive restaurant, and you were impressed with the good service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•Explain the circumstances of your visit to the restaurant.
•Describe the service you received.
• Say what you would like the manger to do.
In many countries, truancy* is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community? * truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is 'to play truant from school.'
Some teenagers spend more time reading books, while others prefer to read online newspapers. The former group is likely to develop creative imaginations and have a much better grasp of language skills. Do you agree or disagree?
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. School should cut art and music out of the cirriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information technology. To what extent do you agree?
the world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or the same condition of work for life.discuss the causes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for workin the future
Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree or disagree?
We often hear that new technology presents a threat to our traditions. In what ways however can new technology help maintain our traditions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledgeor experiance.
Some people are very interested in researching their family history. Other people say this is a waste of time and that we should focus instead on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The given table present the data about metro systems in 6 different cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In certain countries, the number of people who use bicycles as the main means of transport is reducing even though it is beneficial both physically and environmentally. What can be the reasons for this change in preference? How can people be encouraged to use bicycles? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
The recent back-and-forth debate and policy reversal over the use of face masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19. What is your opinion? are you for or against wearing face mask? Why?
11 June 2025, The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) in 2015 with the predictions for 2040.
The two maps compare the present form of the Southside shopping mall to its development plan.
A neighbour has damaged your automobile while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: explain why you’re writing describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit.
facebook represents a very powerful medium of influence over large populations. There are many positive aspects of facebook. however many people feel that it is doing irreparable harm. to what extent do you agree with the statement? what do you think should be done to minimize the negative aspects of facebook
Crime is becoming a serious concern. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.