Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicles should be banned from the city center, while others consider this idea an unrealistic solution. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn't attend and you forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
Explain why you missed it and why you hadn't let her know
Describe how you will make it up to her
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (Huy Cao)
The key to solving the environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their convenient lifestyle for the sake of future generations. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, the government likes to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should spend more on health and eduation. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of share of total world production by Asia, Europe and other parts of the world from the years 1840 to 2000.
Environmental problems are too big for individuals countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. What is your opinion?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments.Other people think that there are beneficial if society has more elderly people. What extent do thre advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph shows Paris Metro station passengers. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that competitive sports have a positive effect on children’s education, while others believe there is no place for such sports in schools.Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
The table shows the proportion of income spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide CO2 emission per person in United Kingdom Sweden Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison for relevant
5 June 2025, The pie chart gives information on UAE government spending in 2000. The total budget was AED 315 billion.
The graph below compares changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between 1920 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter:
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, most people try to balance work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to slove the problem?
In companies’ promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside the company, not to someone from outside or new hiring. Do you agree or disagree?
Computer games are played by all children of different nationalities. But parents think that they are not very educational and are harmful. What do you think about.? Give opinions with examples.
Maps gives information about City Hospital in 2007 and in 2010.
The graph and table below show average monthly temperatures and average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features.
In the past, the role of a teacher was to provide information. Today, students have access to a lot of information. There is, therefore, no role for teacher in modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart shows the browser usage on wikimedia for the year 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the sectors contributions to India's GDP
The table below shows the number of people working different jobs in one country in 2015 and 2025, and its projected changes. Summarise information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Countries all over the world are getting closer together. This requires a common language like English to have better communication. However, it is obvious that English is not the only language globally; having a good command of the English language helps people to access a great deal of sources of international information. Write an essay to educate readers and give your opinion.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second cahrt shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that cigarette smoking has had a negative impact for far too long and the only solution to end ot, is to make cigarettes illegall worldwide. To what extent to you agree or disagree? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion.
The best way to remove poverty in developing countries is to provide 6 years of free education to all children so that they can read, write and use numbers. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton,and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comaparisons where relevant.
(QG) The table gives information about the water use in three sections in six countries.
You are studying for an exam, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your immediate manager.
In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
State how this qualification helps your job or company.
Your parents will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. But you have a friend who can help.
Write to your friend Julia, who is a professional event planner. In your letter,
explain why this occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet your friend to discuss your plans
Topic: Scientists agree that many people eat too mucch junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People say that nowadays, modern teens are too much reliant on Information Technologies. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with this statement?
the graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040
Many university graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession.What factor may have caused this situation and what in your opinion, should be done it.
The graph below gives information on wages of Canada over a ten-year period.
The planets populatiom is reaching unsustainable levels, and people are facing shortage of resources like water, food and fuel. To what consequences may over population lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight over poulation
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. In your letter:
Give a brief description of the business
Mention what you’d like to be there on the website
Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
Some people believe that the government should not spend money on International aid when they have their own disadvantaged people like homeless and unemployed. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below show the consumption of fast food(in grams per week) in the UK from 1970 to 1990
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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feautres and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows how energy is produced from coal. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows information about the favorite subjects of students from two middle schools, school A and school B. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many criminals resort back to crime as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes for this? What possible solutions can you suggest?
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
Some people believe that schools are no longer necessary, because students can get so much information through the Internet, and study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of female workers and workers aged 50 or above in the UK workforce. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.