The table provides information about several ways that UK unemployment spent their time last year. Overall, it is evident that housework, shopping and job hunting were the most popular activities in both men and women. By contrast, they spend less time drinking and doing nothing. In regard to men who activated in the morning, they spent 22% of their time seeking for a job. Similarly, the figures of housework and shopping were 19% and 20% for each, meanwhile the other categories' data were 14% and lower. Furthermore, morning women spent nearly half of the day doing house chores and about about 6 hours a day going shopping. However, the other groups ranged from 1% to 16%. In terms of afternoon men, watching TV accounts for 14% of their time, while the data of staying in bed is merel 1%. Moreover, others varied from 3% to 13%. It can be seen that one fifth of afternoon women's time was spent for housework and they did not stay in bed and played sport at all. On the one hand, other activities changed from 2% to 17%.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals to tackle this issue? Show
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
There is a sports stadium near your home where large number of people come to watch games each weekend.This cause you and your neighbours aome problems. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter-
-Explain who you are and where you live
-Describe the Problem
-Suggest what the local council should do
In many countries, people are working longer hours than before. Why is this happening? What problems can this cause for individuals and families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ou have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
You are currently doing a diploma course at a college, but you need to
take a week off during this course. Write a letter to the college Principal. In
your letter
give details of your course
explain why you need a week off
say what you want the Principal to do
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugar products shall be made more expensive to encourage people to cunsume less sugar Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is necessary to use animal's for testing medicines intended for human use while others argue that it is cruel to do that. Dicuss both views and give your opinion
Some people feel that life was better in the past when we had less modern technology because things were simpler and less complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart compares the share of Britain’s population who consumed five or more portions of fruits and vegetables in their daily meals. The data is categorised according to gender and age.
Studies have shown that in many countries the income gap between the rich and poor is ever increasing. What problems can arise from this situation and what could be done to address this situation?
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for 3 months. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
– give details of what you know about his company.
– explain your current situation.
– Give your answer to the offer and explain why
People in this current gdneration are not fit and active. What are the problems. What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities:
Some people acknowledge that technology and science have helped human civilisation reach the pinnacle of living. Others contend that technology and science can have negative effects. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The table shows current data and future predictions about how the percentage of people aged 65 and over is changing in three different countries.
As a results of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is an growing demand for more flights.What problems does this have on the environment? What measures could be taken to slove the problem?
As children become adults their social behavior changes in some ways. What are the main differences between young children’s social behavior and that of adults? To what extent are the changes that take place good?
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about city/town you know and some of the information in the artice was incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor regarding this.
In your letter, you should tell:
- how you know about this city/town
- what information was incorrect
- what the editior should do about this
Nowadays the way people relate with each other has changed due to technology Do you think technology has changed people’s relationship towards each other
It should be more expensive to make sugary products less appealing to consumers in order to encourage them to consume less. Many manufactured foods and drinks contain high levels of sugar, which can cause many health problems. Do you agree or disagree?
Young people are often influence by their behaviours and situations by others in the same age. This is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweigh advantages?
Society is experiencing an increase in many problems such as crime and drugs abuse due to urbanization. Give some suggestions to control this trend.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (
You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about
poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person
who has complained.
In your letter,
– say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
– explain what action has been taken against the staff member
– offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
The pie chart illustrates the pivotal ground that negatively affects the productivity of agricultural land while the table shows information about the proportion of land degradation due to those effects categorized in three separate areas of the world within the 1990s period.
Technology has changed human life in various aspects, which include both positive and negative effects. Discuss both views with suitable examples and give your own opinion.
The graph below compares changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between 1920 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question- Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people are moving from rural areas to live in cities. What problems can this cause? How can these problems be solved? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of cloths. Do you agree or disagree。
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. however, these days fewer and fewer people apptreciate art and turn their focus to science , technology and business. why do you think that is? what could be done to encourage more people to take intrest in the arts?
The chart below shows the different types of accommodations chosen by the British when they were on holidays in 2013.
one problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. what do you think the causes are? what soultions can you suggest?
In many countries, people prefer to use private cars rather than public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using private cars compared to public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Art is considered an important part of a society as wen as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
Many young children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialise with others. This can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
Where and when you lost your bag
What your bag looks like
What its contents were
People naturally resist making changes in their live. What kind of problems can this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
·say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
·explain why you won't be able to attend the party
·give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows：
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins，
New coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Therefore, some people believe this type of news should not be reported in newspapers or shown on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for swimming lessons at your community sports centre. You want to find out more about these lessons. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In the letter
● describe how well you can swim at the moment
● explain why you want to learn to swim better
● enquire about the time and cost of the swimming lessons
You are a manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of compliant about poor service from a member of your staff.
Write a letter of apology to the person who has complained. In your letter
. say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
. explain what action has been taken against the staff member
. offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
As computers translate quickly and accurately , learning foreigen languages is a waste of time? To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that teenagers should be doing unpaid community service. This could benefit the teenagers and community. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this statement.
In some sectors, employees can work up to the age of 60 and in other sectors, like education, an employee can go on to work till the age of 70. On the other hand, some political leaders continue till 80. Obviously there is some disparity in deciding the correct age for retirement. In your opinion, until what age should people continue work in salary jobs?
The line graph compares usage of daily electricity between winter and summer by hours, while the pie graph illustrates consumption of electricity by house tools. A glance at the graphs reveal that the most of demand is in the winter. Not suprisingly, the heating rooms and water cover the mass majority of the consumption.
nowsadays children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games. However it does not help in improving children's mental abilities. Do you agree or disagreed