In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
The table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Australia during the period 2011-12.
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010.
The map illustrates the devlopment of Youngsville in New Zealand over a quarter of a century period,starting from 1980;while the picture indicates differences between a cinema in 1980 and itself now.
Some believe that young people committed a crime should be treated as adults by authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today our communication, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
More and more people buy and use their own car. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals overweigh the disadvantages for environment?
In many countries, as people are earning more these days, they are also spending money in buying more and more items. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•explain why you will be away
•ask your friend to take care of your apartment
•describe the tasks you want your friend to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tonnes. Summarise the informantion by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Artists and scientists both benefit society. Compare the contributions of artists and scientists. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more? Give examples.
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. Give reasons and make some suggestions.
The diagram illustrates the process of production sugar in a specific plant (sugar cane). Overall, sugar cane can be used to produce sugar in seven different process, starts from growing and ends by drying and cooling process which becomes sugar.
In many countries, women and men are still not equal in the workplace. Some people think this is unfair, while others believe it is a natural difference.Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
The table below shows the estimated oil capacity of six countries, in millions of barrels per day, from 1990 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
I am writing to you because I am unable to pay next month's rest which is due on Monday. Unfortunately, the other day, I lost my wallet which there were a large amount of money inside. I have, therefore, had to ask my parents to deposit money to my account. Since the financial transaction is a time-consuming process, I will pay your rent upon receive the money. I am so sorry for any inconvenient to have caused you.
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people. Do the advantages of this situation overweigh disadvantages?
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their own business. Some people think that keeping the business within the family is the best approach whilst other believe this could lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The linegraph gives information about the number of production (in million tonnes) of pulp, timber and paper in European country between 1980 and 2000
with te pressure on today’s young people to succeed academically some people believe that non-academic subjects at school( physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subject. to what extand do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the distribution of YouTube users worldwide as of January 2023 by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. To zoom in, click on the image.
Transport delays and long journey are widespread phenomenon in many cities today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved?
The charts below show the percentage of food and goods bought from supermarkets in European countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, people are leaving their homes in rural areas to work and other reasons in cities. What are the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, children show less respect to elders. What are the causes of such behaviour? What can be done to address this situation?
In some countries, health care is free, paid for by the sate. In other countries, payment is divided between the state and people themselves. Discuss both systems and say which one is better. Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below give information about the way in which water used in different countries in 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
The tables show the transformation that have taken area at Queen Mary Hospital since it is construction in 1960.
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Childood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsilbility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree to this statement?
# 61. The table below gives information about changes in Overall in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of [poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
The diagram below shows the process of making soft cheese. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The given diagram illustrates the all process of making soft cheese briefly. The main five steps of production are mixing, cooling, fermentation, evaporation, and cooling.
You recently receieved a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
1. Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
2. explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
3. suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write atleast 150 words
Begin your letter as follows,
Dear .....................,
Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it cones to the news. Do you think all news is true? What is the function of newspaper?
The line graph below shows how much money was spent on cars in four different countries
in Asia.
The chart illustrates the techniques of how to recycle plastic waste.
The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European country city in 1960, 1980, and 2000.
In some countries around the world, there have been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of homeschooling education outweight this advantages?
Nowdays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure . Some belive this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to . To what extent do you agree or disagree
As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays longer distances are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some considered it to be a negative development. While others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Noise pullution in cities should be treated as seriously as other forms of pollution. To what extent do you agree and disgree?
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. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts show the size of classes in primary schools in four states in Australia in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.