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.
Some people feel that country should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Your internet connection has been slow and intermittent Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain about. In the letter: –
Describe the problem and why you are unhappy –
Arrange for an engineer to visit your home –
Request a reduction in your bill
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your situation
-Explain why you cannot continue at this time
-Say what action you would like to do
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local product?
Some teachers think that changing subjects with every lesson will help their students focus more. However, other teachers think that offering their students several lessons on the same subject in a row will help them focus more. Which opinion do you think is better?
The Chart below shows the results of a survey of andult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study . The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared.
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment people must use less energy in their daily use. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual actions. What could be done to encourage them to take actions?
Modern building change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
· thank him for the invitation
· mention why you can not attend the birthday party
· offer to meet him some other day
Some people think that children going to single-sex schools are going to have better life prospects than co-educational schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in Art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more aptitude. To what extent to do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and incude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The tables show the populations of eight capital and eight provincial cities in 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In your apartment building there is an entrance hall which you share with your neighbours. Recently there have been some problems with this shared area. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
introduce yourself and describe the problem or problems
suggest what could be done to improve the situation
suggest a meeting to talk about it
some people believe that construction of new public buildings such as museum town hall and sporting facility is more important than renovation of the existing ones, while others disagree. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people think that competition at work, school and in daliy life is a good thing, others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather competing against each other. discuss and give opinion.
some people think that city is the best place to live while other prefer to live in the countryside. discuss both view and give your opinion
The majority of people work hard in order to achieve success while for others it comes naturally. Do you think some people are destine to be successful. How can success be measured.
People today are not as fit as they were in the past. What are the causes of this? What can governments do to deal with this issue?
Some cities do not restrict on how stylish and unique houses and offices that people construct can be. Do you think the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and production and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people buy local products
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish.Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents say that children should play individually more than in a group. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe why you are having the party
• Give directions on how to get to the venue
• Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Some people believe that children should be taught financial skills, such as saving money and budgeting, at school. Others think that this is the responsibility of parents. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others think that teamwork and cooperation are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
Some people think that the Olympics is no longer necessary in the 21st century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say patriotism is the biggest cause of war. But others believe that when people are patriotic, they are more likely to take an interest in a country’s day-to-today running and therefore less likely to allow unscrupulous politicians to drive a country to war. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given bar chart compares frequency of using Internet by seperate categorie of people in terms of age in UK druing a period of 4 years between 2003 and 2006.
The chart below shows the literacy rates of three different continents between 1930 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons tp your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Some people think the increasing and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that educating children altogether will benefit them. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and given special courses. Discuss those two views.
You are attending a night course at the school. You are not happy with some parts of the course. Write a letter to the school director about this.
What course you are studying?
What you are not happy about.
What you expect from the school director.
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in transport, telecommunications and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
Nowadays, many people have to work longer times, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons ? What can employers do to make their life easier ?
93.The plans below shows the layout of a university’s sport centre now, and how ir will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people think that children should start school at the age of six or seven while others think that children should start school as young as possible. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sidea and give your opinion
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
. say how important New Year is your people in your country
. describe how new your is celebrated in your country
. explain what you like about New Year celebration in your country
It has become very common for people to borrow money. Maby people have credit card, a mortgage and often they buy a car on credit card as well. Is this a good idea or this is too risky? Discuss both views abd give your own opinion.
The chart below gives information about the high-speed continuous internet connection of households in five countries in 2001 and 2002.
The graph shows the number of films producted in 5 different countries. Summarise the information
Maps gives information about City Hospital in 2007 and in 2010.
“Nowadays children are undisciplined because their parents are busy with their career.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What could parents do to build a sense of discipline among children?
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your schedule and situation
-Explain why you cannot continue the course
-Say what action you would like to take
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
People living in the twenty-first century are happier than people of previous times. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You are having some trouble with a work colleague. Write to your
employer. In your letter
Explain what the problem is
Describe how it is affecting you
Make a suggestion about what could be done