Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will easier if there are fewer languages in the worlds. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays environmental problems are too big for individual countries or people to solve. We have reached stages where we need cooperation on an international level to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic.
What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a prticular Caribbeans island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where revelant
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
Certain people claim that the most efficient method to form an opinion on a topic is by utilizing any accessible information source. On the contrary, there are individuals who assert that it is better to rely exclusively on a limited number of reputable channels when in search of facts and data. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
You would like to join the local orchestra.
Write a letter of application to the orchestra. In the letter:
– Introduce yourself and your instrument of choice
– Explain how your credentials make you a good candidate
– Express your enthusiasm for music
In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. Give your opinion with relevant exxamples..
This diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station.
Summaries the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Excessive consumption of sugar causes many health related issues. Some people believe the government should control population’s sugar intake while others think people themselves should be responsible for their sugar eating habits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The data provided in the table chart illustrates the amount of money allocated for the police by 3 types of sources, while the pie charts compare the information about the variety of money used in 2 years (2017-2018).
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featues, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain, the table shows where the money came from and the charts show, how it was distributed. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world.To what extent do you agree or disagree?what changes you like to see in this century?
The probability of an offender committing a crime after serving the first punishment has increased. What is the reason for this and how can this problem be tackled?
Your friend recently moved to a new home and you would like to give him a present for the house. Write a letter to your friend
The maps below show the changes experienced by the town of Harton at rhe beginning of the 21st Century. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where necessary.
Some people think that private schools have many advantages while others think there have many drawbacks for the community. Discuss both sides and give an opinion
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people. Do the advantages of this situation overweigh disadvantages?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learining a foriegn language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. What are the advantages and disadvantages for children of watching television?
Some people think that visiting museums and art galleries is the best way to learn about art, While others believe that there are betteer ways of doing that. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Nowadays, people across the world have access to a large number of online newspapers and magazines. Some people believe that printed newspapers and magazines will not exist in the near future.
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The pie chart and the table illustrate the percentage of birthplaces in residents living in Australia and where people born in these countries live, respectively.
Some people think it is more important for a government to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your workplace requires an interpreter to translate from one language to another during meetings. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
•recommend someone to act as an interpreter;
•explain why the person is qualified for that role;
•say how the person can be contacted.
The two maps below show access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The given charts present information on the distribution of oil resources across different regions of the world and the proportion of oil consumption in those regions.
In many places, large chain stores are taking over the marketplace, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reason for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
The provided graph represents women unemployment in the UK, especially in four of its countries. Now, turning to the details, the comparison is only between 2013 and 2014.
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time and have health problems as a result.
•Why do so many working people not get enough exercise?
•What can be done about this problem?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruits and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, some people like to give help to the local community. Other people prefer to give money to national and international organizations.
Discuss both methods and give your own opinion on which is better.
The chart below shows the promotions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English in 2000 and 2010.
Summarise and write the information in about 150 words making relevant comparisons
Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Some believe that anyone can create art such as painting, poetry, music and so on. Other think that a person should have special abilities to create art.
Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
From the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism. Some people think tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be engouraged.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that quality of life is less closely related to money than to the amount of free time they have.
What is more important for good quality of life ?
What other factors do you think are important?
Environmental problems are becoming a global issue and are challenging the quality of life.do you think that environmental problems will produce better results if it is addressed globally or should be addressed by individual countries?
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
• describe a news story in your country
• explain why people are interested in it
• say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
Wa aa te Some people think that with combined effort on part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Writing Practice.
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective in reducing crime levels?
In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers
Do you think the advantagé of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages
The bar chart shows the distribution of YouTube users worldwide as of January 2023 by age group.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The crime rates nowadays are decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?