SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT SOME STUDENTS SPEND A GAP YEAR DOING VOLUNTARY WORK OR PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY LIFE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE EXAMPLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food.
The line graph provides information about the per house unit recycling percent in the UK, France and Germany from the year of 2005 until 2015.
The table below shows the number of visitors to ashdown museum duringthe year befor and year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
The two maps depict about some changes in the layout of Buduran beach town during the 29-year period since 1995.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people say that students should take a gap year after high school to work. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of a car factory's total sale in four continents (Asia, Europe, South America and Asia) annually during the five-year period from 2006 to 2010.
The chart below shows the total sales value by product category in one particular store, in a three-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the amount of waste production in six different countries over a twenty-year period.
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea ora waste of time?
Every year several langauges die out. Some people think that 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 with this opinion?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opedend, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart shows the online sales for retail sectors in Canada in the year 2019 & 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
During the first year in college or university，many students find themselves unsuitable for a chosen course. Why is this happening? What can be done to prevent this?
Some people believe that children should stay in school until the age of 18. Others suggest that educating till the age of 14 year is enough. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
The number of people being sent to prison is increasing year by year. While some people believe prison is the best way to tackle crime, others suggest that community service is more successful. Discuss both views.
The table provides data about underground railway systems in six major cities, including the year they opened, the length of their routes in kilometers,
This exercise focuses on increasing your flexibility in using the language for graphs. Look at the chart below about the number of computers sold at VH Warehouse Ltd over a three year period and the sentences, which follow. Rewrite each sentence using the words given. Note that there may be more than one way of rewriting the sentences.
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the Internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former taking 22% of the global online market and the latter representing the smallest proportion at 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total sales with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furniture became the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel tor a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
The bar graph below depicts the outcome of a research in UK for the year 2005 on the housing preferences by British population.
The two maps illustrate the changes that experienced by the infrastructure of the town of Lakeside from the year 2000 until 2009.
Every year several language die out. Some people think that 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?
the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
In some countries young people are encouraged to travel or work for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
The bar chart below shows the number of employed persons by job type and sex for Australia last year Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary.
In your letter
• state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
• give details of how you have benefited from the club
• explain why you want to leave
• You should write at least 150 words.
• Allow yourself 15 minutes for this task.
• You do NOT need to write your own address.
Many people believe that by the year 2050, the current system involving both teachers and students in the classroom will no longer exist. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Many first year university students discover that their chosen subjects do not suit them.Why does this happen? What can be done to ensure that students choose a suitable subject?
the chart below shows the GDP growth per year for 3 countries japan, Tunisia and Ecuador between 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart shows the browser usage on wikimedia for the year 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below show the production of milk annually in four country in year 1990,2000 and 2010. Summarize the information and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The graph show the percentage of 18-25 year olds in universities in four different countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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 will be a suitable person to employ
•Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The table shows the number of visitors to Edinburgh Zoo during the year before and and after 2 pandas were introduced . The charts show the result of surveyss asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visits, during the two periods.
The chart below shows the employment rates of the 25 to 34-year and 55 to 64-year-old population according to the highest level of education attained in two separate years.
Countries around the world require more and more energy every year for domestic and industrial use. What are the causes of this excessive energy consumption, and how does it affect the environment?
The bar chart compares the proportion of boys and girls who participated in various sports in the year 2002
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazins 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 why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The chart below shows the total number of journeys per year for a European city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The provided table gives information about projected costings between three different area of enviromental projects that are counted in US dollars. The pie chart illustrates the expected outcome during the first year as projects are set up.
The table shows sources of student income over a ten-year period in the United Kingdom. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The maps shows changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25 year period from 1980 to 2005.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passengers numbers per year in millions
Most Countries allow 18 year olds to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow it at this age, while others think that the age to start driving should be at least 25. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major citites with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparison where relevant.
The maps underneath displays the differences that have made way at the sea side resort Templeton during the fifteen year period.