The graph below shows the percentage change in the number of international students graduating from universities in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The average prices per kilometre of clothing imported into the European Union from six different countries in 1993 and 2003 are shown in the bar chart below.
Some people think that children should follow their parents’ advice, however, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries people are having health problems because they choose to live a unhealthy life. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
New coverage about violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Therefore, some people believe this type of news should not be reported in newspapers or shown on TVs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should learn practical skills in school. others believe academic knowledge is more important to discuss both views and give you your opinion
some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. others disagree and think that the host contry should welcome cultural differences. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subject, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think thot cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed of tourists. Others believe that is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of different kinds of landfill waste in five different countries in 2010.
You have recently moved to a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you decided to move to a different city
Describe the new city and accommodation
Ask your friend to arrange a visit
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Elders say that life was better in past compared to life today. Do you think they are right or wrong based on your knowledge or experience?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should write at least 150 words.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What can be done to encourage more people to take interest in arts?
‘Some people believe that hosting International sports events is highly beneficial, whereas others think it is create problems to the host country’ Discuss both the views. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should start primary school later in life, others say that they should start it before 7 . Discuss both views, giving your own opinion.
Some people think that human history has been a journey from ignorance to knowledge. Others argue that this underestimates the achievements of ancient cultures, and overvalues our achievements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, schools remained open for more hours so that children can be looked after because their parents are working. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of this?
The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per person of 11.5 litres.
Some people argue that the content of what children watch on television primarily influences their behavior, while others believe that it is the amount of time children spend watching television that has a greater impact on their behavior. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for
your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your fetter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which type of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the number of students from four different countries applying to European universities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for family when mother works? Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The government should control the amount of violence in films and televisions in order to decrease violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In a lot of countries across the globe, life expectancy is becoming higher. In this essay, both the positive and negative effects that come with that trend will be discussed.
Some people say free time acitvities for the children should be organized by the parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newpaper. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to solve this problem?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficalties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?
Cyclists and car driver today share the same road cause some problems. what are the problems? what can be done to reduce these problems?
Since the technology is cheaply accessible, parents find it convenient to engage their children with the same. What problem does it cause and what solution can you suggest?
you are going on a short course to a training college abroad. it is college that you have not been to before write a letter to the accomodation officer in your letter, give details of your course and your arrival/departure date, explain your accomodation needs, ask for information about getting to and from the college
Recently, many people know a few of their neighbors. What is the cause of the problem? What can be done to solve the problem? Give reasons for your answer and an example from your own experience.
16.Throughout the history, people dream to live in a perfect society while they haven’t agreed how the ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? What can people do to achieve an ideal society?
The graphs below show the average retirement age for men and women in 2004 and 2008 in six different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access toinformation about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects theperson who is being accused of the crime.Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that ajury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision aboutthe case.Do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph displays the consumption of fast food in five different countries in 2010 and 2020. Summarize the data and analyze any significant trends.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life.
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.
Write at least 250 words.
The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The graph below shows te percentage change in the number of international sudents graduating from universities in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
The table below shows the average amount of money spent per month on different categories of goods by people in four age groups in 2020. The pie chart shows the percentage of total spending that each category represents. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Public transportation is a great way to travel, particularly within a metropolis. The Shanghai metro is the most convenient way to get around the city. Do you agree or disagree?
Many students have trouble being able to focus on school studies, with their attention span increasingly deteriorating. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
compare fertility rates in different countries. discuss both views and give your opinion
Some believe that celebrities' support of international aid organizations draws attention to problems, while others think that celebrities make problems less important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? Do you think this the best way to deal the problem ? what other solutions can you suggest ?
Some people think that companies and individuals should pay to clear up the pollution they product, and that the government should not pay for it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
•In many countries small shops and town centres are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use, and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
The personal information of many individuals is held by large Internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
some people think that having a set retirement age of 65 for everybody, regardless ocupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retaired and receive a pension at an earlier age do you agree or disagree