In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situaltion?
Many people say that globalisation and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools should involve students in school management. Do you agree or disagree with this idea, give reasons and examples supporting your answers
Some people have been in prison become good citizens later. Some say that these are the best people to talk to school students about the danger of commiting a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart below shows the amount spent on six consumer goods in four European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that couples should live together before getting married to start knowing each other better and see if they are compatible. Others say that because of this tendency people become immoral and only deep emotional attachment makes a durable alliance. What is your opinion?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of books, radio and television as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective.
You are going to visit the town where your friend went to university.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•explain why you will be visiting the town
•give details of where you will be staying
•ask your friend to recommend some evening entertainment
The plans below show a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Religious tourism is a significant aspect of global travel, attracting millions of visitors to sacred sites around the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of religious tourism.
The chart and table below give information about healthcare resources and life expectancy in different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The plan below show the layout of a university's sports centre now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advatages outweigh the disadvantages
Nowadays,a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatmens instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table and the chart below provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Cycling is heathier and environmentally friendly form of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?
The bar graph illustrates the frequency of eating at fast food restaurants amongst Americans between 2003 and 2013. Overall, most Americans eat at those restaurants between once a week to twice a month. Looking in closer detail at the chart, it can be observed that just over 30 % of people in the USA used to eat fast food once a week whilst 30% used to eat fast food once or twice a week. A minority of people never consumed fast food neither consumed it daily .In 2006, a slight increase in the frequency of once a week can be noticed. At the same time, the percentage of several times a week consumers growth moving from around 16% to exactly 20%; as well as the feature of once or twice a month . Furthermore, there were still a few people, approximately 3%, who were daily fast-food customers. Finally, in 2013, about 33% of people used to eat fast food once or twice a month and still a tiny portion of individuals used to purchase fast food every day or never.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Protecting the Environment from air pollution is the responsibility of the government. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
in some counties an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. it is therefore necessary for goverments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment - speaker
●explain how this problem is affecting your work - communication problem
●say what you want the shop or company to do - replace the laptop
The line graph shows visits to and from the Uk from 1979 to 1999, and the bar chart shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.B
Nowadays many business meetings and trainings are happening online and not in real offices. Do you think, the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages?
The plans below show how an office building was converted to a dental clinic. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs illustrates the info relating to time worked and stress levels amongst employees in 8 teams. Describe the information shown to a university or collage teacher.
Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18 is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In a number of countries, some people think that is it necessary to spend large sums of money on construction new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps show the changes of an office building between the present and the future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some sountries owing a home rather then renting one is very important for people. Why might be this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? do you think this is a posetive or negative situation.
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter in your tutor. Write a letter
-describe the situation
-explain why you cannot continue at this time
- say what action you would like to take
The diagram below shows the stages ad equipment used in the process of making matches. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
International MARKETING IS SOME TIME SEEN AS INVASIVE AND AN INTRUSION INTO THE COUNTRY IN QUESTION. Other argue that it is necessary and economical form of education. in addition to spreading ideas, language and culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children? The crucial knowledge of dividing good from bad for a child from childhood.
The charts below show Australian dollars in Australia’s trade in three nations from 2004 to 2009 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more and more common than meeting face to face. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online communication?
The chart below gives information about how many European citizens of different age groups frequently went to the gym between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Most people these days prefer getting news online to reading newspaper or watching tv . Do you think it is a positive development?
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentages of the Canadian workforce in five major industries in 1850 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter:
– What is the problem?
– What have you done about it?
– What would you like the landlord to do?
The diagram shows the life cycle of a frog. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
(THÁI) Many people say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?
Over the last few centuries, people have ceased using many languages and allowd them to be forgotten. Some predict that this trend will continue all people speak one global language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
One of the major problems that faces today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst (=while) still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
The chart show the percentage of male and female teachers in six different types of educational setting in the UK.