DThe table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one are of Britain. The police shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisions where relevant.
some experts believe for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.Do the advantages of learning a foreign language at an early age outweigh the disadvantages?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art (e.g. literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g. physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve the growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree ot disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to schools. What are the causes of this phenomenon? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
While your friend was away on vacation, you stayed in his apartment. While you were there, you dropped an expensive bowl and broke it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain what happened,
- apologise for the accident,
- tell your friend what you plan to do about the bowl.
As technology has advanced, there is almost no gender difference when applying for any job in any sector. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city.
Advertising is influencing people more and more. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Give your opinion and examples.
Some people believe that young people should choose the jobs that they want, but often people think they should be more realistic, and think more about their future. Discuss both views a give own opinion.
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online.
describe the item you bought
what is the problem
explain why you want a refund
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know
• when you will be arriving and leaving,
• what type of rooms you would like
• and ask them how much the weekend will cost
• also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
You should write at least 150 words.
In many countries nowadays,consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.Do you think it is a positive or negative development ? Give reasons for the answer and include any relevant examples from your own experiences.
Some people believe that universities should only recruit young people with good school grades. Others believe that everyone should be given a chance regardless their age and school marks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly.You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain the problem
•and state what action you would like from the company
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and many are endangered. What are the causes of it and what measures can be taken to solve it?
Nowadays for many people internet is replacing books. What do you think will happen in future? And what is your opinion?
Some people think that ebooks are the death of paper books,while others think that paper books will never disappear. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Is there any value in studying academic subjects that are not 'useful' in terms of generating wealth for the country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the proportion of British students at one University in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parents should strictly limit the tiem that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently stayed at your friends's place to look after the house while he/she is away. you accidently damaged something in his/her house. write a letter to your friend.
in your lettter you should
describe what the accident was explain
when it happened.
suggest how you damage can be fixed.
"The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities in four Asian countries over 50 years, including predictions for the next 15 years."
Young people now spend far too much time and money on following fashion trends ( such as clothes and technology). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The average age of the population for many nations around the world has been in decline in recent decades creating a situation where young people have become the world’s largest demographic, particularly in developing nations. Although there are decided drawbacks to this
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with Discuss both these attitudes and give your opionion
some people say that students should be given more homework. Others say that children should be free to enjoy their youth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Advertising is now becoming more popular in modern society. While some people believe this is a positive development, others see it as a negative one. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in the suburbs or in the countryside rather than in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been working in a company for three years, but now wish to
leaving job. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter:
• What have you learned while working for the company
• Did you enjoyed working there
• What are your reasons for leaving the job
Women and man are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, some people believe that it is right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to anaudience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The graph shows Underground Station passenger numbers in London. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two tables below show statistics of workers of foreign and US birth in the United States last year.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
● introduce yourself
● describe your plans for the party
● invite your neighbour to come
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
You should write at least 150 words.
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The graph below shows a comparison between the unemployment rate and the number of people leaving Ireland from 1988 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Although many people value their public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the ever growing population or to develop business and boost economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people believe that advertising manipulates consumers into buying unnecessary products. Discuss the reasons why advertising can be so powerful and what measures can be taken to protect consumers.
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people think that computer and inter are important in children study but other think that students can learn more effectively in school with teachers. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
City living in the 12th century is stressfull and offers no advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below show the percentage of waterused for different purposes in six areas of theworld.
In many countries, traditional values are increasingly eroded as societies embrace modernization and globalization. Some argue that this shift is beneficial, bringing about progress and improved living standards. Others, however, contend that it threatens the cultural fabric of communities and leads to the loss of important societal norms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter:
•remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do certain unpaid work instead of being put behind the bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people throw away a lot of food nowadays. What are the problems associated with this. What are some of the possible solutions can you suggest to overcome them.
~*Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road causes some problems. What are the problems and what can be done to reduce them*