United states dollars The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
**Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?**
The crime rate has increased with the advancement of technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people think that to become a successful specialist it's better to choose a career early in life and never change it later. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved.what can the possibile reasons for environmental degradation?Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with reason and examples.
in some countries, more young aldults continue to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advantage outweight the disadvantage
Sending crimes to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. 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 and experience.
Many people argue that smoking should be banned due to its harmful effects on human health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have completed the test! Below is the time you have spent on the activity. Time spent After you finish, use the checklist to evaluate your writing task. Then, compare your task with the sample answer. The chart below shows the average household spending pattern for households in three income categories as a proportion of their income. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you
will now be unable to go with them. Write to your friends:
-Tell them why you are unable to go.
-Say sorry for this.
-Suggest an alternative activity at another time.
A second language is regarded as essential to success in the modern world. It should be compulsory for all children to study a second language as soon as they start school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Is it a positive or negative development, and if so why give rleveant example.
The local council is planning to create ‘dispersal zones’ in certain areas of the city to try to reduce street fighting. Under this scheme, if the police see a group of more than two young people in the street, they can ask them tp separate and move. They can also remove people whp do not live im the area arrest them if they return within 24 houst. what is your opinion?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too manychoices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are currently taking a course at a college but you will need to have a week off during
this course.
Write a letter to the college Principal.
In the letter
Give details of your course - Advance Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology with major in Industrial Design, currently in fifth semester.
Explain why you need a week off - Due to Robotics and software Expo in the USA. Would lovea an opportunity to explore the future posibilities in both fields as well as expand my professional network.
Say what you want the Principal to do - request all the recorded lectures as well as an additional week to catch-up all the study and assignements.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is bad for children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that we should replace all plastic products with more environmentally-friendly materials, such as glass. Do you agree or disagree.
Genetic engineering has the potential to revolutionize our world, from solving hunger and disease to enhancing human capabilities. However, some argue that these advancements bring with them unforeseen risks and ethical concerns. Discuss both views & give your own opinion
The line chart illustrates the Australian exports with four countries.
· : Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages a higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Although modern life has brought with it improvements in people's standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
Education in financial management should be a mandatory component of the school program. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
Some think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give our own opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people use social media every day to keep in touch with other people and get news event. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Thus, many believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate criminals while they are still in prison. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons and examples to state your stance
People should be atleast 21 years old before they are allowed to drive a car. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
Some people believe that schools should only teach children’s subjects which are beneficial to their future career and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or book because they will be able to read everything online without paying. 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.
Advances in technology have improved our lifestyle Modern appliances in the home have become more common, leaving no doubt that advances in technology have improved our lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
The best curriculum is not the one based on a static body of knowledge but the one which teaches students to cope with changes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
>thank your friend
> explain how useful the present is
> arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own countries or communities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Too much money is spent by individuals and governments on making themselves and the areas they live in look beautiful. This is wasteful and it has no useful purpose. Instead, the money should be spent on improving individuals health . Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart below show the number of magazines sold per person in five countries in 2003 and 2005, with projected sales for 2007. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the charts and making comparisons where appropriate.
The three pie charts illustrate the amount of hours spent by undergraduates and postgraduates in comparison with a total student population in the British University library.
many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their pesonal dato in exchange for access for software. Do the advatages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
With the passage of time, world has become smaller village. What do you think about that is it positive or negative development?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this apartment, and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter
• Describe the situation
• Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
In many places, large chain stores are taking over the marketplace, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Music should not be taught in schools. Instead other subjects such as computer and science should be taught. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In order for a country to develop fully it must provide free education for everyone at whatever cost it might be. To what extent do you agree with this statement
Many people say that human society has developed into a “throw-away” society, which is filled with plastic bags and rubbish. What are the causes and solutions?
Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with family and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?
Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extent do you agree?
n recent years a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer countries are migrating to developed countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course.
Write a letter to the Head of Department to change your course. In your letter, explain:
what course you are doing now
why you are not satisfied with that course
what course you would like to change to
Write at least 150 words.