Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
You recently visited a local restaurant with your family and had a very good meal. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter ● explain where the restaurant is ● describe what you ate in the restaurant ● say why you would recommend the restaurant to others
Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The best way to increase road transport safety is to make vehicle drivers take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. How sugar is produced from sugar cane. The following diagrams illustrates the sugar producing form sugar cane with manufacturing process.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009. Summarize the key features and make comparison where relavant.
The Government should reduce the amount of money spent on local environment problems and instead increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree?
The diagram below showthe coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think university education should prepare student for employment. Other people think the university has other functions. Discuss both views and what do you think the function of the university.
It is more important for doctors to have good communication skills than to have deep knowledge in their discipline/field/specialization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should New Zealand Imports from Australia New Zealand Imports from Japan
Some people think that it is a good thing for senior manager to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
**You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.**
**Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:**
- **apologise for the damage to the item**
- **explain what happened**
- **say how you are going to fix the issue**
Some think that private companies should pay for cleaning up pollution, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss and state your own opinion
Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers? What other factors influence people to buy a product?
Today many people do not know their neighbor in large cities. what problem does this cause ? what can be done with this ?
Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repair old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leasing to the extinction of species and loss of bio-diversity. What are the primary caused of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?
young people know about international pop and movie stars but know less about famous historic people. what are the reasons of this and what can be done to solve the problem.
Some people say that relationships should be based on honesty and trust. Others believe that it is sometimes necessary to be dishonest in order to maintain harmony. Which approach do you consider to be better in relationships and why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
* explain why you would like the job
* give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
* say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australta
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Economic growth is the only way to end world poverty. However, some people say it leads to environmental damage and should be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that robots are very important to human’s future development, while others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graphs below show the post-school qualifications held by Canadians in the age groups 25 to 35 and 45 to 55. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive trend while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion.
The chart below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert and Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages of visiting this area?
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
introduce yourself
explain the problem
and state what action you would like from the company
In some countries, TV programmes are transmitted throughout the day and night. Some people think that 24-hour transmission has positive impact, while others believe it is negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came
Living in a another country where you have to speak a foreign language can casue serious social problems as well as practical problem. What is your opinion?
In many cities, some planners have located shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas, which are widely separated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages for residents?
Some people think that it is important to teach childreen the skill of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the number of people who smoked cigarettes in the UK between 2011 and 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. AIDA
Young people’s ideas and attitudes are different from those of their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused?
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is to increase the number of sports facilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Something about the education of the young people in the main educational priority of countries. But others believe that educating the adults who cannot read and write is needed by society and we should help more with it. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gases trap energy from the Sun. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficalties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?
Some people believe bicycles have lots of advantages, whereas others believe bicycles have more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
You recently bought a mobile phone from an online store. When it arrived, you discovered that it had several problems. Write a letter of complaint to the store. In your letter:
describe the phone and the issues you are facing
explain how these problems are affecting you
state what you would like the company to do
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Some people think it is better for children to being to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What’s your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
nowadays people waste a lot of food that was brought from restaurants and shops.why do you think people waste food?what can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. The line chart below illustrates the proportion of the public in each age group who visit the cinema at least once per 30 days in on particular nation during the period from 1978 and 2008. Overall, although the four different age groups showed various contrasting trends in cinema visits over the period, the 14–24 age group had the highest level among the others, with only minor fluctuations, whereas the 25-34 age experienced a significant growth. In 1978, the proportion of people between 14 and 24 began at about 40% and showed a minor drop until 1988, then witnessed a sharp increase, reaching 51%
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for a growth in the rate of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
Some think most crime is the result of circumstances, eg., poverty and other social problems. Other believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion