The given graph shows four different kinds of goods transported in The UK between 1974 and 2002. In general, rail hadn’t changed much but the others had grown in 38 years.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be soent on improving living standards on Earth.
Do you agree or disagree?
You stayed in a rental apartment during your trip last year and were generally satisfied with it. However, you encountered one issue. You are planning another trip and would like to rent the same apartment again. Write a letter to the owner.
In your letter
Express your interest in renting the apartment again.
Mention the problem you faced during your last stay.
Provide details about your upcoming trip and ask about the availability of the apartment.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work r travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
In recent years, the rise of ebooks causes the decline in paper books. Some people argue this is a good step forward while others do not.
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
The chart gives information on the percentsage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2915. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make compar
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money. either to sponsor a child sports team for two years or to pay for two open air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
•Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
•Summarise the benefits of paying for the concert
•Say how you think the company should spend the money.
Millions of dollars are spent on research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most peoples lives.others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilites .
Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts show the revenue source for U.S. highways for last year and U.S. highway expenditure by type for last year.
Summarise the
information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relecant.
For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in Arts events in the same years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Scientists have been warning for many years about protecting the environment and that we should limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite these warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities.
Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for fewyears,
but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your opinion.
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals.
How true is this statement?
How far does colour influence people’s health and capacity for work?
The chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attraction in Britain in the year 1999. Summarise it.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big trffic jam".
How true do you think this statement is?
What measures can governments take to discourgae people from using their cars?
Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges related not only to the environment, but pollution and education as well. What problems your country will face in next years.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
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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 lile 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 Australia.
Car ownership 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?
Q. Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
The given graph shows the past and projected figures of the government spending as a percentage of GDP for the years 2000 to 2025 in three areas.
The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show the Riverpark area of 20 years ago and the Riverpark area now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion. Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter:
· Explain your varied achievements over the past two years
· Express your interest in growing with the company
· Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion
Some think that formal education should start for children as early as possible. While others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the monetary aid from four organizations to developing countries in four different years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
Over the last 100 years food diets have changed considerably. Some argue we have sacrificed health over convenience, others say we are have the richest diets ever. What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your answer
Some people believe that the goverment should takr care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say indiciduals should save during their working years to fund their own retirement.
What is your opinion? Is it a positivr or negative development?
All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same numbers of vacations in a year.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Argument: Every year several languages die out. This is not important because life will be
easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that children should go to school as young as
possible, while others believe that children should to go school of at
least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and
Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009. Write a report for a university lecturer describing
the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside.
What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
Many people believe that having a pet in the home, such as a dog or a cat, during a child’s first years of life is beneficial to that child’s development.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
The bar chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by gender for the last year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
The pie charts below show the propotions of visits to Ireland last year by age group, and by gender and type of visit. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write about the following topic:
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Car ownership 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 measure can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say how important New Year is to people in your country
describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
Museums for many years have been the places of knowledge and cultural exchange. Nowadays there are more and more resources on the Internet and museums will not be needed in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
Every year several languages die out. Certain people think that it is important because life will be easier if there are few dialect. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine. For someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 years old child. Write a letter to the parents. explain why you would like the job give details of why you should be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started giving some problems and it is affecting your work performance.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the problem
explain how it is affecting your work
write what you want him to do regarding it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: