In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own point of view.
The bar chart presented illustrates the projected illiteracy rates worldwide, categorized by region and gender, for the previous year. Provide a summary of the key trends and notable differences, making comparisons where appropriate.
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as an additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving to the public beach, erected. On the other southern side, newly cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel.
In developed countries, more and more people buy and use their cars. Do the advantages for people of cars using outweight its disadvantages on environment.
Some people believe that unpaid communities service should be a compulsory part of high School programmes (for example working for a charity,improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing
Some people think that media (newspapers) should publish information of people's private lives. While, others think newspaper should be controlled so that they don't publish news on people's lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Advertising campaigns on TV that are targeted at children should be banned. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future, more people will choose to go on a holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on a holiday. Do you agree or disgaree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below show the results of a survey from Taiwan explaining how students wanting to study overseas, chose a university from 1998-2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifactions through distance learning from the internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people in their free time are doing dangerous activities such as mounting climbing. Is this a positive or negative development?
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. otehrs argie that it is better to try and improved such situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ome 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?
The chart below shows the annual rice production in 4 countries in 1995,2005,2015
86.In many countreis, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The picture shows many stages of water cycle. This process involves 3 main steps, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the earth.
The chart below shows the proportion of male and female students studying six - art related subjects at a UK university in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Many people believe that e-books will never replace the role of printed media like books, newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and other graduates who got full-time job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also show the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012.
The chart below shows the proportions of male and female students studying six art-related subjects at a UK university in 2011.
Technology has developed very fast over the past 100 years. However, some people think that technological progress has brought negative effects on the humanity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some believe that studying at university or college is the best route to career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows population figures for four countries for 2003 and projected figure for 2025 and 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that prevent illnesses and diseases, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
These days many families move to other countries for work. Some people believe that the children in these families benefit from this move. However, others believe that it makes life more difficult for the children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the enviroment. Do the disadvantages of International tourism outweight the advantages?
Many countries think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress as equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the amount of goods transported in the UK from 1974 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just finished a language course provided by your company and want another. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter you should say:
- why you liked the course
- why you need more
- and say where and when the course should take place
Children's lives these days are quite different from our generation's. Describe what are the biggest changes in the younger generation and explain some factors of this phenomenon.
You stayed at a hotel to attend a company meeting, and you were dissatisfied with your stay. Write a letter to the meeting organizer.
Provide details of your meeting
Explain what you were dissatisfied with
Suggest what the hotel should do to resolve the issue.
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?
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically sound. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that the government should provide free healthcare for all citizens, while others think individuals should be responsible for their own medical costs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Include the following:
– when you want to arrive and leave
– explain the type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
– ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
The presented line graph illustrates the number of passengers travelling differents types of vehicles such as cars, trains and buses on a daily basis from 1970 to 2030.
TEST 8 In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teacher be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children,
The private car has greatly improved individual freedom of movement and has become a status symbol for many people. Yet the use of private cars has contributed to some of today's most serious problems. How can the use of private cars be reduced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it comes to the news. Do you think all news is true? What ways can you suggest to make media companies produce objective news?
Grandparents play a big role in bringing up the children. Do you think it is useful for grandparents? Discuss reasons with your opinion and give relevant examples.
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullnness of time classroom teachers will betotally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. few people believe taht goverment has the responsibility to solve this problem. to what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that food is one of the most fundamental economic products and should be mostly produced by each country for its own consumption, with only minimal export of products to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experience.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the among of support they received from employers.
A company is planning to invest in a new training program to enhance employee skills and productivity. The management team has to decide between two different approaches. Some people support that Develop online courses that employees can complete at their own pace, offering flexibility and convenience is better to consider while other believe that Organize in-person workshops led by expert trainers, providing hands-on experience and immediate feedback will be the better option.
In many countries, the quality of life in the large cities is becoming worse. What causes this problem? What measure can be taken to solve it?