Some people believe that people should be required to retire from their careers at a certain age. Others believe that people should be allowed to work as long as they like. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the average earnings of people in various areas of work in one country in 2000 and 2010. The table shows the average salary for all sectors in the same years. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When people travel into a different culture, they should adapt to the local customs and practices. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large cities where they only know a few people in their are. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community.
Children spend more time on computer games and less on sports . Why ? What do you think it is positive or negetive development
The first man to walk on the moon said space exploration was going to change mankind’s life. Some people argue that it made only a little change to our lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows how rain water is collected and then treated to be used as drinkinng water in an Australian town Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people feel that fashion is like art and a significant part of society, while others feel that
fashion is a waste of time and money.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or
experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
if a product is good or it meets people will buy it. so advertisement is unnecessary and no more than entertainment . To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think it is no longer necessary for children to go to school because they can do all their learning online. Others believe learning in schools is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays children spend more time playing computer games than doing sports. Why is it happening? Does it have a positive or negative effect on their development
Many people, especially young children, watch too much television. Some experts think that this can be dangerous, and that the time would be better spent doing other thing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching television?
Online shopping is increasing dramatically. How could this trend affect our environment and the kinds of jobs required? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience?
A student you know is coming to visit the town or city where you live next weekend.
Write a letter to the student. In the letter,
• tell the student about some places in your town or city that he/she should visit.
• give instructions about transportation in your city.
• give contact details for the student so he/she can get in touch with you.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
You live in a room in colege which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find I verydifficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at your college. In your letter
Describe the situation
Explain the problem an why is it difficult to work
Say what knd of accommodation you would prefer
in their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in somw way. why is this? do you think it is positive or negative development?
The charts below show the proportion of holidaymakers using four different types of accommodations in three different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that technological innovations, such as mobile phone, are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph below shows the oil production and consumption in China between 1982 and 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
you recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college adminstaror, In your letter
say which par-time course you booked
explain why you need to cancel your booking
ask about booking a different course
Some governments spend a lot of money on exploring space. Some feel that this investment is justified while others think that money should be spent on public services like health care and education. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion
A friend, who lives abroad, has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
thank him/her for the invitation
explain why you cannot come
give him/her other news
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is considered very important. What are the causes of this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000 Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
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.
Recently your employer offered some employees to do some work directly from home. Write a letter to your manager requesting the same arrangement. You should say
Why do you want to work from home?
Why would it be beneficial for the company and yourself?
Suggest a suitable arrangement for you to work from home.
The chart show the percentage of male and female teachers in different types of educational setting in the UK in 2010
Spending time online has affected the communication skills of young people both positively and negatively. Discuss the effects of increased online activity on communication skills.
n many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?
The diagram shows the relationship between a numbers of different languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many individual think that if culture be used to earn money from tourism, it will be ruined, but other consider that tourism is the only way protecting culture.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
Explain why you’re writing
Describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
Recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation
Some believe that thge development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically . Therefore , it is not necessary to learn a foreign language any more . Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph below shows the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros between January 2006 and December 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
The bar chart below shows the number of men and women attending various evening course at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants.
There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important thing is the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Directors of large oraanizations have much higher salary than ordinary emplayees do. Some people think it's necessary, but others are Of the opinion that it's unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some counntries, it is illegal for employers to reject job applications on age criteria. Is it a positive or negative development?
In many countries there is a shortage of suitable people for essential jobs. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it !
The picture below shows the plan of a museum in 1998 and after some changes were made in it in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Some people think if students are afraid of the teacher it is better. Others see that having a friendly relation is better. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some think that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together. Others, however, think that hosting the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The following map details a town now and a proposed future layout. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Scientists have been warning for many years about protecting the environment, and we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that, and how many people can be encouraged to take on invest in protecting the environment?
Chart illustrates the proportion of the UK population to eat fruit and vegetables five times per day from 2001 to 2008.
Celebrities such as actors, athletes earn large salaries compared to other professionals. Some people consider this unfair, while others think that celebrities deserve to be paid a lot for the work they do. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion on the subject.