The provided bar chart depicts the changes in the percentage of overweight males and females in Australia over a thirty-year period, from 1980 to 2010.
The line graphs lower depicts the changing of population in the period from 1940 to 2000 in three different counties in the U.S. state of Oregon.
A lot of advertisements for things like toys and fast food are aimed at children. Many people believe that these advertisements have a bad effect on children and their families. Do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high 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? *Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.*
“It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledgegained from experience with knowledge gained from books. Which is more important? Why? Write about200-250 words to improve your opinions in this space”
Write a letter to an editor of a newspaper about a mistake from a recent article. Include What the mistake was How they can correct it How to avoid this mistake in the future
Some people say the public funds should be spent on promoting healthy living than on the treatment of people who are ill. To what extent do you agree / disagre
These days, people have a tendency to study online rather than take offline classes. From my perspective, the advantages of this trend surpass itsthe disadvantages.
Some people think rich countries should help the poor countries by giving money directly. Others believe that there are other more effective forms of international aid. What’s your opinion? Give reasons for tour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is the best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. 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.
Newspapers and books are outdated. Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is thishappening? Do you think it’s a good idea to copy celebrities?
There are many types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important and should it be preserved or is international music that is heard everywhere nowadays more useful to a society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The graph gives information from a 2008 report about consumtion of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sports should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph shows the life expectancy of people living in Asian regions from 1950 and predicts life expectancy until 2300.
The two maps below show the changes in a town called Dalton from 1815 to 2015.
The picture below shows free time activities of the elderly in the United States from 1980 to 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question. Happiness is considered very important in life,why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people argue that school should no longer be necessary because children can obtain all the information from the internet. They learn and be educated at home. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from healthy problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
What are the effects of this on society and the individual? What can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some countries have introduced laws to limit the working hours that an employer can ask from an employee. Why are these laws introduced? Is this a positive or negative trend?
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
in spite of the many advances women have made in eduction and emplyment, they continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. in your view , what should be donr to promote equality of the opportunity for men and women in the workplace.
In some countries, there have been schemes to encourage older professional people to retrain as school teachers. Do you feel that this is likely to have beneficial effects on education? Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience.
Some people think high school graduates should work or travel for period of time instead of going directly to study to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge on experience.
The chart below shows the changes in three different areas of crime in Manchester city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Now, many scientific institutions conduct research on animals. Some people regard it as cruel and unnecessary, while others believe it is justified in the interest of human welfare. Discuss the two views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse- gas emission which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
working patterns has changed a lot. Now many people work online from home. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this way of working.
Consumers are faced with increasing number of advertisements from competing companies.to what extent do you think are consumers influenced by the advertisement? what are the measures can be taken to protect them?
Traveling in groups with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funds from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree? Outline
These two charts show the ratio of online selling in New Zealand from 2003 to 2013
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagram below gives information about the number of by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
More and more people today are spending large amounts 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 development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
In many countries, people like to eat a wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area. As a result, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are dificult,such as sahara desert and Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantges for tourists who visit such places.Give reasons for your answer includeing any relevent examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
•mention why you are writing
•explain why you would like to work from home
•say how this can benefit you and the company
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the cultures or artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others. Do you agree or disagree?
In many cities planers tendto arange shops,schools,offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other .Do you think theadventages of this police outweight the disadvantages
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in a national newspapaer which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
•Write a letter to the editor of the newspapaer. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of article.
Write at least 150 words
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. they