Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that they can get news better through other media platforms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some schools and universities, girls choose arts subjects (literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities in Australia 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks Bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks Went to a café for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks
Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain why you need the recipe from his/her country
Men and women are capable of doing the same jobs, and therefore they should receive the same pay. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, mobile phones and the internet have become increasingly important in people’s social life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The grapgh below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by gender for the year 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
In most countries, people are allowed to start driving at the age of 18. Some say that the legal driving age should be increased to 21. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There have been major advances in technology over the recent decades and this has led to significant improvement in people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some parents think that advertisements are misleading for children, while advertisers claim that they provide knowledge. Give your opinion.
Some people think that schools should teach students to be more competitive. Others argue that schools should focus on teamwork and collaboration. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that companies behind oil and gas production promote new boundless opportunities while others fear their intrusion in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You visit a spot center regularly and there is a problem with changing rooms in it you have complained about it several times but with no success write a letter to a manager of the sports
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sport facilitates than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. Agree or disagree?
The two maps below show an olympic and paraolympic village in 2000 and the same village today Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average numbers of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.
The maps gives information about changes in city hospital in 2007 and 2010
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter;
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter 'Dear
"Do not write any addresses”
The map below show the centre of a small called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that university students should study wthatever they like. Others blieve that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
“Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.” Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should not have a cell phone until they have reached their teens, whereas others believe that children should have cell phones at an early age. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. Discuss the advantagess and disadvantages of this
Fresh water is a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, increasing demand has made it a global problem. What are the causes of this growing demand? What can governments and individuals do to respond to the problem?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their freetime. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Global warming is one of the biggest threats human faces in 21st century and sea levels are continuing to rise at an alarming rate. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
In some countries, older people are choosing to live in retirement communities with other older people rather than living with their adult children. Is it a positive or negative development?
You have heard that there is a part-time job available in a nearby shop. Write a letter to the shop's manager, applying for the job.
specify what job you are applying for
write about your experience and skills and why you should get an interview
ask about the hours required for the job and give your preferred hours
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that government should spend more money on causes of crime and others state that money shuld be spent on punishment to criminals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below show the result of a survey of adult education. The fist chart shows the reasons why adult decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information show below.
You have been living in a rented house for the last six months. Your neighbour has a new dog that makes a lot of noise at night, preventing you from sleeping.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
- describe the problem with the dog
-explain why it is important for you to get enough sleep
- suggest what your neighbour could do about the situation.
If a product is good and it meets people's needs, people will buy it. Therefore, advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a form of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You Have Recently Purchased a Gift Item for One of Your Friends. Write a Letter to This Friend. in Your Letter,
Tell Him/her About the Gift.
Tell Me How You Want to Send the Gift to This Friend?
Explain Why You Chose This Gift for Your Friend?
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happenung? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays people try to balance their life and work with other things in life, but actually some could achieve it so far, what are the reasons for this and how can be solve this problem.
The take below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
write a letter to a supermarket and complain about an accident which happened then, give some suggestions as well.
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activites at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the unemployment levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrama shows the process of water cycle, in which water moves from the surface of Earth into air and eventually returns to land. In the picture, it can be noticed three main stages: Ocean water evaporates, falls as rain, and finally returns into the ocean again.
People have different ways of escaping stress and difficult modern life. Some read, some exercise and other work in their garden . What are the reasons for stress? What are the best way of reducing stress?
Nowadays, people across the world have access to a large number of online newspapers and magazines. Some people believe that printed newspapers and magazines will not exist in the near future. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager in your letter:
•describe the problem with the equipment
•explain what happened when you phoned the shop
•say what you would like the manager to do
It is now very easy to get all the news we need online, so there is no longer any need to pay for newspapers or expensive magazines. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Using computers everyday can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree.
Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly. However, many of them do not get enough exercise. What are the reasons? Lack of motivation E.g. Not having activities like playing with the same age group. What can be done to encourage them to exercise more?
Farmers within a country are often protected by tariffs - that is, special taxes on imported food. Such policies are necessary, and should be implemented wherever possible. To what extent do you agree with this? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.