People are surrounded by advertisement which has an increased effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of this outweigh the negative effects?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. 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?
The diagram shows how Liverton docks change since 1980.
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or nagative development?
Some people think that government should spend money for faster public transportation, others think that there are other important priorities of public transport (cost, environment). Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successfull at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Traffic congestion is a serious problem in most big cities. Some people believe that governments should build more roads. What do you think about the solution?
Some people suggest that international news should be studied as a subject in secondary school. however, others say that it will be a wastage of valuable school time? discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people thik that getting a degree from univeristy is the best way to guarantee the job, other believe that it would be better to gain experience first. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or tavel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.
You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•say about the concert
•say why you are unable to go
•inform how your friend can receive the ticket
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them.Sometimes, government has to pay for their care. Who do you think should pay for their care friends or family?
we cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with oue own communities and countries. agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should spend money on developing public transportation systems, while others think that improving roads and highways is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The grap below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some companies sponsor sportsports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Space research is a waste of money. The government should spend money on improving the conditions of people living on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries young people work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. What are main advantages and disadvantages?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their m ain subjects. Others believe that it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the future all cars, bussess and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of diverless vehicle out weigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the charts show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. summarise the information by selectingand reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
More and more students at university today are not choosing to study science. Why is this happening? What are the effects of this?
Some people believe that every human can create art. Other people think that art can only be created by people with special talents. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Austrailian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the adavantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
the line paragraph below shows the average daily maximum temperatures for Auckland and Christchurch, two cities in New Zealand, and London and Edinburg, two cities in the UNITED Kingdom. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The graph below shows the average trip length (in miles) among U.S. children aged 5 to 15 years old.
These pie charts show how the rates of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) change in 2015 and 2040. It clear from the graph that the energy capacity increased about 5 GW from 6.688GW to 11.678GW in 2015 and 2040. According to what is shown, fossil fuels was highest ratio in both this two years with a 64 percentage in 2015 and it decreased to 44% in 2040. Also, the other renewable energy was fall almost 2% from 2015 until 2024. While the solar energy was lowest energy in 2015 it jump from 2 percentage to 18 percentage in 2040. Moreover, the wind energy go up sharply from 5% in 2015 to 12% in 2024. However, almost 1% was drop from this two year in nuclear energy, with a 6 percentage in 2015 to 5 percentage in 2040. To sum up, we could say that the fossil fuels followed by other renewable were the highest in this period.
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend from England is making a business trip to your town. She has never visited your country before and wants to know what you can do together in free time.
Type a letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe some activities for her free time
Suggest some restaurants/food in your town
offer to meet her
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sports on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sports themselves. Discuss the view and give your opinion.
The graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over the last year. Summmarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
Today, the high of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts show the Australian school leavers did immediately after leaving secondary school.
The graph show changes in spending habits of people in the UK between 1971 and 2001. Write a report to university lecturer describing the data.
some children spend hours every day on smartpphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Ausralia in 1999
In most developed countries the average life expectancy is constantly increasing. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of this trend.
Some think that computer games are dangerous for children in every way, while others think that computer games help children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Car onwership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’
How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
The develpment among out society is improving people lives and therefore the way we live. However, such change also can bring disadvantages.
Should the government support artist, such as musicians, writers, and painters ? Is economically beneficial or is it just a waste of money ? why or why not ?
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The best way to increase road safety is to make car drivers retake their driving test every year. Do you agree or disagree?
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. Therefore, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The chart shows the number of mobile phones and landlines per 100 people in selected countries. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students, an average, at one university, in 2000 and 2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan