Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negetive impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree
Some people say that using animals to test new products for human consumption should be banned in all countries. To what extent do you agree? Give clear arguments and examples to state your stance.
Nowadays, more and more people are moving to cities in order to live. What are the advantages and disadvantages of urban life?
the pie charts and table give information about the total value and sources of fish imported to the US between 1988 and 2000. sumerise the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The charts provide information about water consumption and residential water usage in Australia in 2004.
In some countries it legal for companies to reject job application for their age.Is this a positive or negative development.
You have been going to a piano teacher for the past month.
However, it no longer fits into your budget or busy schedule
Write a letter to your piano teacher. In your letter:
• Thank him for his efforts and time
• Explain the changes in your circumstances
• Explain that you may be able to pick it up again
ome children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think is a positive or negative develompent?
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it look in today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparision where relevant.
some people believe yhe purpose of education should be helping individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions. discuss and give your opinion.
_**The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010.**_ **Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.**
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of different employment status. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. Leisure time in a typical week in hour - by sex and employment status, 1998-99.
The line graphs show wheat exports in Australia, Canada and European Community. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible argument on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
The number of teenagers who commit crimes in some countries has increased. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing population creates probelems for government. Others believe there are benefits is society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantage of having old aged people outweigh the disadvantages
Some people believe that watching big events like sports and the Olympics on TV encourage adults to exercise regularly. While others disagree tzzhat there are other effective ways of getting them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment, you found some things damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company.
In your letter
•provide the details of your shipment
•describe the damage
•say what action you want the company to take
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
-Describe what this book was about
-Explain how this book influenced you
-Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
interviews form the basic selection criteria for most large companies.However, some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whoom to employ and there are other better method. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in different continents. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You have received an important document that needs to be translated. Write a letter to your friend and ask him/her to translate this important document for you.
In your letter, explain -
•why it is important for you
• how fast you need it back
• why you need his/her expertise
More and more people could now access information from computers and other electronic devices. Therefore, there is no need to use printed books, magazines, or newspapers on paper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart below shows bottled water consumption in various regions as a percent of global consumption and bar chart shows the growth of bottled water consumption in 2001. Summarize the information and compare where relevant
certain people believe that the only way to reduce crime is sentencing criminals for longer time period, while others believe alternative methods should be used to lower crimes. Discuss both sides and give your opinions.
The graph below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that children’s time outside of school should be filled with scheduled activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it is negative for children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents choosing to self-educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows tge sales of children's books,adult fuction and education books between 2002 and 2006.
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging business and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific reaserch, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people make new friends through social network and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Others think that a face to face interaction is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The line graph below shows the production of paper, wood pulp and sawn-wood in the UK from 1980 to 2000.
The table below shows the amount of waste production(in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period.
The graph below shows changes in the share of vehicle registrations of the three most common types of commercial vehicles in the US between 1970 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Learning to play team sports is an important part of a child's education. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some countries have age 4 as a minimum requirement for admission into schools, whereas other countries believe that age 7 should be the minimum requirement. What is the situation in your country? What do you think is the right age to enter schooling?
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to Japan for different purposes between 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the production levels of main fuels in a European country from 1981 to 2000.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (eg- 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?
The chart below shows the reasons why people travel to work by bicycle or by car. • Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems- 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 or experience.
The map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future devolopment of the site. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make camparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop childrens’ life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Transporting large amounts of food to richer countries from the developing world is having an impact on air pollution and climate change. Some people say such imports should therefore be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below Shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cornparisons where relevant