The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
Many parents are unhappy because of the increasing amount of violence in their children by computer games, TV programs, and other leisure activities. How harmful are these for children? Discuss possible solutions.
Stress is now a major problem in modern society. What are the causes of stress in people’s life nowadays? What should people do to reduce it? Write an essay to give your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
The chart below shows residential water use in the UK.
it is thought by some that a teachers role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge. what do you think is the role of a teacher?
The use of private cars dominates most large cities in the world, causing a negative effect on the quality of life for the majority of the people who live in these cities. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged, and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019) 0 Percentage of households 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 10 0 1920 1940 - Washing machine 1960 1980 2000 2019 Year o Refrigerator ~ O- Vacuum cleaner Number of hours of housework* per week, per household (1920-2019) Number of hours per week 888888 0 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2019 Year -0- Hours per w
Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. she is planing to stay with you,but you cant accomodate her. write a letter to her.
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019.
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children’s development than playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You should write at least 150 words.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is how to be good member os society.Teaching children to be one of the good member of our society has become an essential part of our life
When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Around the world it is likely that more adults will work from home, and more children will study from home, as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this will be a positive or negative deuelopment?
The charts shows numbers of UK tourists visiting two countries from 2010 to 2013.
The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in 5 parts of the world in 2006.
Holding international games such as olympics is an exciting event. Some people think that it has positive effect, while others argue that it is a waste of money. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
What is your opinion about a success of a team: does it depend on mental attitude of the whole team or on the strongest individual? Discuss. Give relevant examples.
In some schools and universities, girls choose arts subjects (literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
At present time, the population 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 disaddvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about wheter to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. - why he/she whould not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her - suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
The given bar chart illustrates the results of a survey about the habit of coffee and tea purchase and consumption by the public in five different cities in Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart.
10.B.Some people think restoration of the old building takes huge amount of the government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to use this money for the development of new roads and buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than small shops or local markets? Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
Some people think that video games can help children to develop a wide range of skills, while others believe that video games have a negative impact on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Traditional schooling is out of date, boring and stifles natural talents. various professionals have pushed for an educational revolution. Are there alternatives in the educational system. Is traditional education doing more harm than good? Give reasons for your answer.
Your local council have asked locals some suggestions on how to keep the city safer.
Write a letter to council.
In the letter, you should:
- explain what the council can do
- what the people can do
- tell how the community will benefit by keeping the city safe.
Because of secondary sources such as books, movies, and the internet, people can learn about a foreign culture without visiting a foreign country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g., literature, history), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g., physics, mathematics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Professional sports persons are often idolized by the youth. Some people think that they, therefore, have a responsibility to be role models at all times for children. Do you agree or disagree?
The word should have only one goverment rather thana national goverment for each country. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below gives information about how much people in the United States and the United Kingdom spend on fuel.
Should students be allowed to choose which classes they take, or should they be required to take the same classes as everyone else? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach to education? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and maje comparisons where relevamt.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
Describe the training course you want to do
Explain what the company could do to help you
Say how the course will be useful for your job
Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think, and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing young generations for more lives. To what extent do you agree with disagreements this view.
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
•describe who the person is and how you know them;
• describe their contributions to the community;
• explain why you think they deserve the reward.
Some people think that governments should invest mainly in making public transportation faster while others think there are more important priorities (cost, the environment) Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufacturef. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Online education is rapidly increasing in popularity. What has led to this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to in-class instructions?
It is important to ensure that children with a wide range of abilities and from a variety of social background mix with each other at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart gives information on the percentsage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2915. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make compar
The diagram below shows various stages involved in the production of beer.
Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this¬? What solutions can you suggest? s
The illustrations show how chocolate is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table compares how much money they give to growing nations by the United States, Eu countries and others between 2006 and 2010.