Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically over the years. Some people believe that the government should increase taxes on alcoholic beverages but others oppose to this idea and advocate personal responsibility. What do you think?
Cycling has many benefits, yet in some countries , there is a decrease in the number of people using bicycles as their main form of transportation . Why is it happening? Give suggestions on how to encourage people to use bicycles again.
The table below illustrates information about age, average income of a person and population that is below the poverty line in California, Utal, and Florida.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged, others believe that children who are taught to Co-operate rather than compete become more useful atults.
Discuss both the views and give opinion.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Summarize the information by selecting amd reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impacts of an aging population.
Many parents encourage young people to leave home when they become older, while others think they should stay at home with the family. Discuss both views and opinion.
Some people say that parents shoudl encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
From the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism. Some people think tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be engouraged.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows information about the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
The bar chart shows the number of heat-related illness suffered by high school students per 100 000 sports events in central US states. The line graph shows the average temperatures for one year in a central US state.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the information average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their level of fitness is decreasing What do you think are the causes of this probem and what measures could be taken to solve them.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients sodium, saturated fat and added sugar , all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people state that schools should have a social responsibility to encourage children not to eat junk food. Others believe that parents should take responsibility for their children's eating habits. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
The table below gives information about a bakery's average sales in three different branches in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main ifeatures, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been applied in various fields. Some believe that university students should be encouraged to use AI to enhance their subject studies (focus on just one university subject), while others are concerned that this could lead to negative consequences. Discuss.
The charts show the average levels of participation and the highest education level of adults from 2000 to 2010 in Singapore. Write at least 150 words!
Many manufactured food and drink produts contain haigh levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
In the developed world, average life expentancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals ann society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
What could be done to encourage people to buy local products? An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shop online?
Shopping is the favourite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport.However, it is still unpopular in many countries.
What are the reasons?
What could be done to encourage the use of the bicycle among wider population?
Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful, but they are also likely to suffer from negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or nagetive development?
The line graph shows the average prices of tickets sold at a theatre and the bar chart shows the average percentage of tickets sold in 2010 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the road deaths per 100,000 of population for five countries plus the OECD average from 2001 to 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given three pie chart compares the average spending on four kind of food by people in China, India and all over the world in the year 2008 period.
1. Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption.
What are the causes of overconsumption of electricity?
How can people be encouraged to use less energy?
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities, the government encourages business to move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared to two countries; China and India.
Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA
Sodium
14% 14%
Saturated fat
21%
16%
29%
26%
43%
37%
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Snacks
Added sugar
42%
16%
23%
19%
20
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant (Mixed charts).
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that’s why the use of public transportation is encouraged.
In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
“The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.”
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English house.
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the company encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women?
What is your opinion on that?
Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explainations to support your opion.
The bar graph shows the percentage growth in average properly prices in three diferent countries between 2007 and 2010.
Summarize the infomration by selecting and reporting the key main features, and make comparison where relavant.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
The health benefits tof physical excercise are well-known. Despite this, a lot of people do not exercise regularly. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to encourage them to excercise more often?
Electriv vehicles are considered to be less harmful to the environment than petrol and diesel vehicles.
What prevents individuals from choosing electric vehicles?
Discuss some ways to encourage people to buy electric vehicles?
Traffic congestion and air pollution are becoming problematic in most cities around the world. People must be encouraged to use their cars less and public transport more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encourage. others belive that children who are thought to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for answers and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the feeling of competition should be encouraged in children while others say they should be taught to become cooperatative. What is your opinion?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.