Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them? What’s the difference between the toy kids play now and those they played in the past? Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited? How do advertisements influence children?
The Graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which thee were exported in thousand tonnes in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by theis annual income in 2007, 2011, and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most countries have traditional celebrations that occur annually. In your opinion, what benefits do these celebrations have for society? Support your opinion with reasons and example from your own Knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that it is 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 points and express your opinion.
the diagram below shows the steps in the process of manufacturing yogurt. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The pie chart compares the average household spending in two different countries in terms of five important categories in 2010.
Some people think that it's important to spend a lot of money on family celebration (e.g. weddings, birthdays). But some people say that expensive celebrations are a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The chart below shows the number of international applicants from four countries that a European university had from 2004 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your senior director.
In your letter
● apologise for what happened
● explain why you missed the deadline
● tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
The chart below shows the milk export figures from three European countries between 2008 and 2012.between 2008 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered and some are even facing extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What can be done to deal with this problem?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving livig standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the result of a 20 year study into why adults in the uk attend arts events
A company is considering moving its headquarters to a new location to improve its business prospects. Some people believe that Move to a larger city with more business opportunities, better infrastructure, and access to a larger talent pool. Others believe that Stay in the current, smaller city where the cost of living is lower, employee satisfaction is high, and the company has established community ties. Give your opinion and state reason for your opinion
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the european union from seven major countries of orgin between 1997 and 2003. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.`
Many people believe that fitness and strong ones and the team can acheive fitness in sports, some others say that mental ability is much important to win sports. discuss both views and share your opinion
In many countrie, the governmentliketo spendmore moneyon the arts.some people agree with this. However , others think government should spend more on health and educatio. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say how you feel about the engagement
• explain why you cannot go
• tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....
The chart shows the proportion of working-age adults in four countries from 1960 to 2015. Units are given in percentages.
The chart shows the average number of hours each day that Chinese, American, Turkish and Brazilian tourists spent doing leisure activities while on holiday in Greece in August 2019.
The given pie chart illustrates the principal reasons for land degradation worldwide, and the given table shows the causes of land degradation by region.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's corree and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
you have just read an article in a national news paper which claims that town centers 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 newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The pie charts below shows the main reason why students chose to study at a particular UK university in 1987 and 2007
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•explain why you will be away
•ask your friend to take care of your apartment
•describe the tasks you want your friend to do
The bar chart below shows Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world for the year 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where necessary.
The bar charts compare the average years of schooling, the number of scientists and technicians and the amount of money spent on research and development in developing and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990.
Nowadays, a lot of people enjoy watching sports on TV. Do you think the advantages of watching sports on TV outweigh the disadvantages?
Some museums and art galleries charge admission fees, while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging for admission outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000 Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant. You should Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Governments should support care vs. finance for retired people while others believe that they should save money when they get older. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts below show the distribution of the population in Oman and Spain across three age groups in 2005 and provide a projection for the same categories 50 years later. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals for three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Umar
The graph gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period of 2000 and 2020. Summarize key information nad make comparisons where relavent.
Some people think that an advertising on TV is useless and others disagree. 19.50 discuss both sides and give your 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 event's organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser:
-expressing your interest in the role
-requesting more information about it
-explain what experience you have
The chart below gives information about the most common sports played in the UK in 2008
The charts give information about the proportions of boys and girls of a school who achieved high grades (A or B + ) in respective courses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the number of people traveling through London's underground station boarding Victoria terminal at different times of the day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently subscribed to an online meal delivery service that promised healthy, gourmet meals. However, the meals delivered were not as advertised. Write an email to the customer service department in about 150-200 words. Your email should include the following things: Mention when and where you subscribed to the service Describe your dissatisfaction with the meal quality and presentation Request specific actions to address your disappointmen
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience.In your letter:
. Thanks the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
. Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
. Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
The maps below show changes to the ground floor plan of a university department in 1980 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below give us information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
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.
The tables show (Table a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty-year period, including a future estimate; and also (Table b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•Describe the complaints that have been made
•Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students, an average, at one university, in 2000 and 2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan