There are some families with children which relocate frequently. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The bar chart below shows the number of students in three different courses from 2001-2004. Identify the main trends and summarize the data.
People are living longer. As a result, some people think that older people cause many problems to the government. Others argue that they have greater contribution to the society. To what extent do the advantages of having on ageing population outweight the disadvantage.
The graph below shows the qatari import totals( in tons) for several types of vegetables from 1980 to 2020.
Some believe that showing people happy pictures (pictures in which outstanding achievements are made in helping the poor) is more effective in encouraging them to take action to solve poverty than sad pictures ( that show how hard life can be for the poor). Do you agree or disagree? Why?
The diagram shows the stages and equpiment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
It is better for students to study forme home rather than go to school.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have seen an advert for a part-time job as a sales assistant in a clothes shop. Write a letter applying for the position
The given table illustrates all the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for January and December 2018.
Traditional medicines, such as herbal remedies and acupuncture, are very popular in some countries. Those who practice traditional medicines claim that it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
Many children now spend a lot of time reading children’s story books. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading books for children?
These seem to be an increasing trend towards assessing student through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantage of exams as a form of assessment?
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions, like nurses, doctors, and teachers. Some people think it is fully justified, while others believe it is unfair. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotions and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their hometown. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
At the present time, populations of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
It must be a woman who stays at home to care for children. Men are not suited to this kind of work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problemds for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extend do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages.
The advent of the internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Do you feel this working arrangement has more advantages or disad- vantages? Share personal examples in your essay.
Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should try to reduce environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish created by humans today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle the problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 owrds.
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
The pie and bar charts below show the percentage of water consumption and use in Australia in 2004.
Taking a year of between finishing a school and starting university is a waste of time student’s time. To what extent do you agree?
The table and bar graph below show time spent on leisure and household activities in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to reset the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of people in five different age groups in the UK who donated money to charity in the years 1990 and 2010. The age groups represented are: 18–25, 26–35, 36–50, 51–65, and 65 and over. For each age group, there are two bars indicating the percentage of people who donated in 1990 and 2010 respectively. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: The graph bellow gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The table below provides information about mill< production in Australia in millions of litres.
The chart shows annual office rents in five international cities in 2008 and 2013. The table shows office vacancy rates in those cities
The given table compares the salaries of secondary teachers in five countries in 2009.
Food travels thousands of miles from farms to consumers. some people believe we should buy food from local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Is it better to buy few expensive clothes , rather tahn lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the percentage of students attending four secondary school types in the Philippines between 2005 and 2015.
Tourism is an important industry which has developed the economies of countries in many parts of the world. What effect has tourism had on local communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in the local community who need it.others, however, prefer to give money to national and inter-nations charitable organizations . discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Q: The table below gives inforamtion about consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical preoblems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from own knowledge or experience.
write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using public transport. Include reasons and any revelant examples to support your answer.
Taking up some kind of sport is the best way for people to improve their social and psychological well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? What other measure do you think might be effective?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
* describe some possible disadvantages
* say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summe
Children as young as right own a mobile phone nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The charts below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of whicg may be unhealthy if easten too much,
One way to solve the problem of congestion is to increase the tax on private vehicles. Do the advantages of this solution outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that English will be the most common language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this impact?
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to takeDear
Most employers nowadays put increasing emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social skills are important in adddition to good qualification for job success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Competitiveness is considered to be an important quality for people in many societies. How do you think it affects individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend? ( 重复2011/3/12老题）