Test 1: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize 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 would be a suitable person to employ
•say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You noticed that an article you just read on a popular international travel blog contained some incorrect information about the town where you live.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
• correct what the article got wrong
• explain why it is important for the magazine to report things accurately
• say what you think the magazine should do about this situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that it should prioritize addressing social and environmental issues. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the annual number of rentals and sales (in various formats) of films from a particular store between 2002 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: To solve the ever-increasing environmental hazards throughout the world, the best way is to increase the price of fuel. What is your opinion on the above assumption?
You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The diagram shows the process for labeling shellfish for the international market. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people believe that the problem of illegal drugs can be solved by just legalizing all drugs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
The chart and graph below give the information about three categories of workers in Australia and unemployment levels within those categories. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
International marketing is sometimes seen as invasive and an intrusion into the country in question. Others argue that it is a necessary and economical form of education in addition to spreading ideas, language and culture. Summarize the information provided in the table.
Higher education costs
Higher education could be funded in three ways. All costs paid by government, all costs paid by students or students paying all costs through a government loan. What are the advantages of these choices?
The other way is for the student to pay for their own education.But there is good point.In this case , student will be more responsible.Modern youth is just as social as it is today.But the education payer himself is more an option to eliminate that laziness from the educational standpoint.The downside is that the student spends all his energy to pay the tuition.It will take its time and could have a negative impact on its growth as an intellectual individual because he has no time for development.
Another option is a government loan to facilitate student payments.In this case ,the state can provide a high –paying job to facilitate student payments.
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You want to volunteer to help the old people of your community. An organization in your area works for the benefit of old people. Write a letter to the in-charge of that organization explaining
- Why do you want to help
- How can you help them
- When will you be available
When a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the percentage of male and female teachers in six different types of educational setting in the UK in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that young people should focus on their education and not waste their time on things like socializing and partying. Others argue that socializing and having fun is an important part of youth and should not be sacrificed for the sake of education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
the chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australia cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should New Zealand Imports from Australia New Zealand Imports from Japan
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a chartiy event
Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in helpin
Give details of suitable past experience
suggest ways you might help with the event.
You recently organized an event that was mentioned in a newspaper article. The article had some incorrect information about the event. Write a letter to the newspaper editor and include the following in your letter:
– When and where the article was published
– What information in the article was wrong
– How you expect the editor to correct the error
The graph below shows the per capita consumption of whole milk and low-fat milk in the United States between 1970 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe governments should invest heavily in specialized facilities for top athletes to achieve international success and not for average people, while others argue that this is problematic. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below illustrates which of three food restaurants were the most preferred amongest teenagers in Vietnam and Indonesia in 2017 and prediction in 2027. Summarize the key information and make comparison where relavent.
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portions of fruits and vegetables per day. The chart below shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006
Do you agree or disagree? “Television has hurt the ability of people to communicate with one another.” Please write a short and well-organized essay in about 250 words to express your own arguments supported with relevant examples.
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.
The maps show the evolution of Youngsville, New Zealand, over a 25-year period between 1980 and 2005.
The chart below shows average hours and minutes spent by UK males and females on different daily activity. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the price of three metals during 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
People believe that Generation Z (1997-2007) are more dishonest than previous generationsWhat are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
You work in a busy but poorly organized office and you are keen to be promoted. Your
employer needs to find a new supervisor for your department.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
• Ask to be considered for this job
• Explain why you would be a suitable candidate
• Outline the current problems and the changes you would like to make
Some people believe that younger generations can learn a lot about how to be good members of society from older generations. Others think it is better for younger people to get advice on how to be a good citizen from their peers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that vertical city is best where people can live, while others say that horizontal cities are better. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The tables below give information about salaries for graduates and non-graduates in the UK between 2000 and 2010. Please summarize the informartion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the proportion of energy that was produced from coal in four European countries from 1995 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below show the changes experienced by the town of Harton at rhe beginning of the 21st Century. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where necessary.
The tables show (Table a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty-year period, including a future estimate; and also (Table b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the unemployment rate and the number of people leaving Ireland from 1988 to 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about the production of grains, measured in million metric tons, from the years 2015 to 2035. Production of Grains (2015–2035) Grain20152020202520302035 Wheat100105107108110 Barley50708090100 Maize3434.534.53535 Rice24.724.324.52525.5 The quantities shown are in million metric tons.
The graph below gives the information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with the predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relavent.
More and more citizens relying on private vehicles as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.
The given charts provides information about global water use by sector and the water consumption in Brazil and congo in 2000. summarize key information and make comparison where relavant.
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of UK citizens in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that government should subsidize fruits and vegetables to make healthy food cheaper. Other argue that text should be set on on healthy food. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The government spends about 220 million pounds a year supporting museums and galleries in the U.K., and a similar amount subsidizing the visual and performing arts This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
“In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?”
You stayed at a hotel last week. After you got home, you realized that you had left your watch behind. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
- Explain what happened to your watch
- Describe your watch
- Ask the manager to help you find it
Globalization is positive for economies but its negative sides should not be ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The plans below show a bookstore in 2000 and the bookstore now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family.
Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter:
•Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner
•Explain why you have been so busy
•Arrange a time to visit
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,