Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly nagetive impact on local inhabitants and the environment, others claim that it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion.
The following table gives statistics showing the aspects of quality of life in five countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Writeatleast 150 words. Table: The Quality of Life in Four Countries Country GNP per head (1982: US dollars) Daily calorie supply per head Life expectancy at birth (years) Infant mortality (per 1000 live births Bangladesh Bolivia Egypt Indonesia USA 140 570 690 580 13160 1877 2086 2950 2296 3653 40 50 56 49 74 132 124 97 87 12
thenumber of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years.What are the reasons and how can we encourage children to read more
the diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 year ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You have had a back account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it.
The chart below shows the percentage films produced by 5 different countries in 3 year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Below are two charts showing the top 12 nations in military spending for 2005 and those countries' GDP growth for the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In recent years technology has significantly changed the interaction between people. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the table below shows the numbers of students at a malaysian secondari school during two school years. the charts show the result of surveys asking the students what their favorite sports is
some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school year. do advantage of teaching languages to young children outweigh the disadvantages? Give your own opinion.
The chart illustrates the comparison of various types of energy generation in France namely coal, gas, petrol, nuclear and the other energy over the period of 10 years starting in 1995.
the average yearly number of visitors to four different art galleries and the profits they made from ticket sales in 2001, 2008 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about the household percentage of spending on essential goods in China for the years 1995 and 2011 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year before starting university
Children weight are increasing over the years. What are the reasons? What can be done?
Millions of dollars spent on research every years. some people argues that the money should be spent of improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that a gap year between school and university is a good idea, while others disagree strongly. Consider both sides of this debate and present your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts on the left illustrate the proportion of three electricity-generating sources in the German and French markets in 2009 while the charts on the right further detail the composition of the segment of renewable energy in that same year.
Some people think that children should begin their formal educatiom at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that having a retirement age ( e.g 65 years ) for everybody ,regardless of occupation is unfair .They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earliest age . Do you agree or disagree? Which type or workers do you think should benefits from early retirements.
The given chart shows the rate of men and women aged between 60 -64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and in 2000. overall, men and women worked many percentage in 1970 compared to 2000 but compared to men, working women percentage is lower than men in four countries in both years. Firstly, In these four countries, men had worked high percentage in 1970. In Australia 74% of men worked in 1970 compared to 2000 it reduced to 47%, in Japan 84% in 1970 to 76% in 2000, in the USA 73% in 1970 to 55% in 2000 and in Belgium 79% in 1970 to 19% in 2000. Secondly, in these four countries compared to men, women had a small percentage of people working aged 60-64. In Australia 18% of women worked in 1970 compared to 2000 it increased to 19%, in Japan 43% in 1970 to 40% in 2000 in the USA 36% in 1970 to 38% in 2000 and in Belgium 8% in 1970 to 7% in 2000.
Governments spend million of dollars each year on their space programs. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with programs on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Bar graph below shows the amount of carbon emissions in different countries during three different years.
Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disavantages of doing this?
the table below shows the result of a survey that asked 60800 scottish (aged 16 years and over )whether they had taen part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months
The graphs below give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. MM Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage of households, grouped by poverty, on the basis of access to refrigerator, electricity and water in Ghana for the year 1991/1992 to 1998/1999. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a
new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which
disturbs you. You have not yet met the neighbor.
Write a letter to the new neighbour. In your letter:
• explain the situation
• describe why it bothers you
• suggest a solution
The graph below gives information about the sales of the three most commonly purchased items in a particular bakery for the year 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Millions of dollars are spent on spcae research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the diffences in Pebbleton city 20 years ago and now.
The charts below show the average yearly value of the US dollar compared to the Canadian dollar and the number of US visitors entering Canada each year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by gender for the last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The context below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the changes of a community center 10 years ago and until the present
The given bar chart compares frequency of using Internet by seperate categorie of people in terms of age in UK druing a period of 4 years between 2003 and 2006.
The charts below the show how the average household budge was spent in 2 different years.
The pie charts show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple who lives in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
1)Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
2)Say what else you could do for the family
3)Give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear ………………….,
The chart compares how well students from a range of disciplines did in their year 1 assessments in 2008 and 2012
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
Employers should give their workers at least one-month holiday a year as it makes them do better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree courses. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting University studies. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage for young people who decide to do this.
In the recent years, television has contributed the most to change people`s quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. Discuss both sides of this argument, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last years. Discuss the causes and effect of this issue disturbing trend.
Some people believe that a year off between school and university could be advantageous for school leavers, while others disagree for many reasons. Discuss both sides of this debate. What is your own view on this?