The charts below show information about the participants in the Olympics from 1924 to 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is impos,d, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. _ What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people spend most of their life living close to where they are born. What might be the reason for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
The map below is of town of Garldson, a new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many students today leave their home to study in another country. This is a growing trend. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country.
The maps below describe a university campus at present and after expansion planned for the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the sources for UK tax revenue for last year and the total UK hovernment spending for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosns where relevant.
The graph below shows people’s level of satisfaction with the health care system in 4 countries between 1991 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities, and as a solution, businesses are being encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as sahara desert and antartica. what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists to visit such placthates.
The line graph and pie chart below show information on crime in the UK for the last year. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission outweighthe diadvantages ?
The graph below hows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below shows the result of a survey of patients who stayed in three different wards of a hospital. It shows what percentage of the patients replied ‘very good’ about various aspects of their hospital experience. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that children should be taught how to become good parents at school. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The diagram shows the different stages in the production of lead. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how rock is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of whole world population in four countries from 1950 to 2000, with projections till 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of a drug company’s total sales, by region, from 2002 to 2006.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many individuals work for long hours more than considering time for recreation. This issue has both benefits and drawbacks. I personally argue that advantages are more than disadvantages.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
•introduce yourself
•say why are you interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do the advantage if increased tourists overweigh disadvantages?
Nowadays, many medical research projects are carried out by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that the research should be carried out by the individual, private companies or by the government?
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices ot three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts Below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the word. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relevant.
In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Does advantage outweigh disadvantages?
The two diagrams illustrate the main parts of a hot air balloon and indicate how it ascends and descends in flight. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, many medical research projects are funded by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that the research should be carried out by private companies, individuals, or the government? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
Communication between family members has decreased in recent times. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently been on a vacation in a foreign country and stayed at a home-stay, you have realised that you have misplaced an expensive wristwatch and cannot find it.
Write a letter to the family you stayed with. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
Describe your wristwatch
If found how they could return it to you.
Many students are studying abroad as part of their degree programs. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010 Sumarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Tourism has become one of the leading sources of revenue in many countries. Do the advantages of tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
you should spend 20 minutes on this task. the diagram below shows the process of making violin by hand. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and mae comparsion where relevant.
In order to truly innovate, continued hard work is more important than intelligence. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtade- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summsrise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Having different languages makes it difficult for people of different nationalities to communicate with each other. It would be better if there was only one language in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of everyone in the world speaking the same language?
Some people think that handwriting has no value in today’s digital world. Others however, have a contrasting view. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some cities have vehicle free days where private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned in city centers. Only bus, bicycle, and taxis are permitted in the city center. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently read in an advert that a local restaurant was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager.
In your letter:
explain that you would like to apply for the job
give some details of any relevant experience that you have
specify the days and times that would suit you.
In many cities there is little control on the design and the construction of new homes and office building, people can build houses in their own style . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation ?
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and ,are comparisons where relevant.
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweight the disadvantages?
Some people think that public libraries are no longer important due to the availability of digital information. Others believe that libraries still play a crucial role in society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friends this summar
REVISION ----- All large companies should provide sports and community facilities to the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The majority of television news being reported is bad news: wars, famines, accidents and crime. Some people think that television news should be a mixture of good and bad news. Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.