employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs personal information, such as their hobbies and inerests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
the chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accoomodation in england and wales between 1918 and 2011. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
in their advertising bsinesses nowadays ususally emphasise that their products are new in some way. whay is this ? do you think it is a positife or negative development?
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both and opine.
Large chain stores are taking over the marketplace in many places, making it impossible for small businesses to compete. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Scientists agree that many people eat too mucch junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The table shows key data on the demographics of four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that entertainments ej 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?
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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achive anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
The line shows the consumption of fast food among teenagers between 1975 and 2000. Summarise the informatsion by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparison where relevant
You have recently seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job that you are interested in.
Write a letter to the employer. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.
Describe your qualifications and experience that make you suitable for the job.
Ask for more information about the job and the application process.
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities 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 compsrisons where relevant.
The increase in the production and consumption of meat has resulted in damage to the natural environment What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
some people think technology development descrease crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. discuss both and give your opinion
Today news plays a crucial role in people's lives and new more significantly influences on people than before. Why is this case? It is a positive or negative development?
Humans have made a great technological process in the last hundred years. However, this progress has negative effects on people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
Some people think that visiting museums and art galleries is the best way to learn about art, While others believe that there are betteer ways of doing that. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that countries should produce food to feed their populations themselves and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
to what extennt has the internet made life more convenient? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children should be given homework every day, while others think that it is not necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attractions in Britain in the year 1999.
Computers are being used more and more in education and some people believe there will soon be no role for the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
You have read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter:
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town cities
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Dietry experts agree that many people have unhealthy diets. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The supplied line graph displays average carbon dioxide discharges per individual UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007. Overall, while CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom and Sweden experienced a decline, emissions in Italy and Portugal displayed significant growth. Among the four countries,the United Kingdom consistently had the highest emissions througout the period, while Portugal had the lowest emissions initially however saw the substantial increases over time. In 1967 CO2 emissions in metric tones of the in Italy and Portugal witnessed with a steady annual rise, while United Kingdom initially had was a peak, around 11 CO2 emissions in metric tones throughout the entire period. However, CO2 emissions in Unites Kingdom fell gradually from 1967 to 2007. At this level Swedon soared in 1967 before experiencing with dipped to 2007. Meanwhile CO2 emissions in metric tones of the Italy, Portugal witnessed with upward trend. The amount of CO2 emissions surged between 1967 and 1977 with CO2 emissions approximately 1 and 4 respectively. In 1977, there was a steadily steady increase.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well managed. Whta are the advantages and disadvantages?
In the advertisement, bussinesses nowadays usually emphasis that there products sre new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think its a positive or negative developement.
The diagram below shows how bricks are made. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You have recently moved to a new apartment and would like to write a letter to your former neighbour who helped you with something. In your letter:
- Describe how your neighbour helped you
- Explain why you moved to a new place
- Invite your neighbour to visit you in your new home
the maps show the town of stokeford in 1930 and 2010. write a reposrt of at least 150 words, summarizing the main features and making comparison where relevant
It is believed by many that those read for pleasure develop better imagination and language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the number of students that graduated in 2020 from California's top tertiary institutions in three the most popular majors in the country. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why this might be the case? Do you think this is a positve or a negative situation?
Childern have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six right up untill the age of eighteen. What are the advantages and disadvantages if making childern do exams
some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that miney could be better spent elsewhere. To what extend do you agree with this view?
Some people think that art lessons, such as painting and drawing lessons, are as important as other subjects and should be compulsory in secondary schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while others think they should live in homes specially built for old people. Which do you think is a better practice?
The table below shows the age profilof tourist on backpacking holiday and the guided tours in New Zealand in 2005, and the pie chart gives the satisfaction rating of their stay. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.
In many schools, students are showing increasingly bad behavior. What problems does this cause for schools and society, and what solutions can be implemented to improve student behavior?
The tаble and charts below give information оп the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in опе агеа of Britain. The tаЬ/е shows where the топеу сате from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information Ьу se/ecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where re/evant
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of individuals aged 16 and over in the Great Britain who used the internet for various activities during the last three months of 2009 and 2019.
Some people say that when deciding how taxes are spent, government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for taxpayers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some culture, children are being told that they can achieve anything if they work hard. What are advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Some think that residents should responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people's skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effects they have in terms of health and society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?