[Tháng 10/2024] Đề thi IELTS Writing năm 2024 [Update liên tục]
10.11.2024
Task 1: The diagrams below compare the layout of a typical Japanese office and a typical American office. 176
Task 1: The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015. 174
Task 1: The charts show the sources of the electricity produced in four countries between 2003 and 2008. 175
Task 2: In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg. languages) and boys choose science subjects (eg. Physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?
Task 2: Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some experts say for road safety cyclists should pass a test before being allowed on public roads.
9.11.2024
Task 1: The chart below gives information about car ownership in the UK from 1975 to 2005. 173
Task 1: The bar chart show attendance of people in different ages in music event 2006. 172
Task 1: The chart below shows the number of different types of vehicles registered in European use from 1996 to 2006. 171
Task 1: The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009. 170
Task 1: The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. 169
Task 1: The bar chart shows the number of visits to a community website in the first and second years of use. 168
Task 2: The demand for food is increasing worldwide. What are the causes? What measures could the international community take in order to improve the situation?
Task 2: Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the phenomenon lead do?
Task 2: In some parts of the world, people try to find out one’s own family history. Why do people do this? Do you think it is positive or negative?
Task 2: People should follow the customs and traditions when people start to live in a new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Although family is a powerful influence on child’s life, it is also influenced from outside the home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people think that to learn about other countries, they need to travel. Some say that it is not necessary to travel; we can have information through TV and the Internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Government should invest in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects for country development and progress. To what extent do you agree or not agree?
08.11.2024
Task 1: The three pictures show the position of a volcano, and a village before and after a volanic eruption.
Task 2: The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people think that it is better for older schoolchildren to study a large number of subjects and develop a range of knowledge. Others argue that they should study a smaller number of subjects and focus on details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
07.11.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of immigrants to three countries from 1990 to 2001.
Task 2: Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Task 2: Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
05.11.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the way in which men and women used the Internet in Canada in 2000.
Task 2: Experts claim that if older people do more exercise they will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly people suffer from a lack of fitness. What are the causes of this and what are some possible solutions?
04.11.2024
Task 1: The table shows the number of universities ranked top 200 in the world in three subjects in five countries.
Task 2: Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extend do you agree?
03.11.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries.
Task 2: Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: Some people think that a job provides not only an income but also a social life. Other people think that it is better to develop a social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
02.11.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US factories from 1998 to 2005.
Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of people in the UK who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day between 2001 and 2008.
Task 2: When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of the time, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
Task 2: Nowadays, many people use the Internet to get medical advice instead of going to see a doctor. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
30.10.2024
Task 2: An increasing number of people choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is positive or negative development?
29.10.2024
Task 2: Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think parents needn’t do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?
27.10.2024
Task 2: Many young people regularly change their job over the years. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: Some people think the government should take measures regarding the healthy lifestyles of individuals. Others think it must be managed by individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
26.10.2024
Task 1: The bar chart shows the number of cars per 1000 people in 5 European countries in 3 years compared with the European average.
Task 1: The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010.
Task 1: The table below gives information about students studying in six departments in an Australians university in 2009.
Task 2: The population of many cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects on people living in these cities? What can be done to maintain the quality of life of people?
Task 2: It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Task 2: The population of many cities is growing rapidly.
What are the effects on people living in these cities?
What can be done to maintain the quality of life of these people?
Task 2: Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
24.10.2024
Task 1: The given charts describe responses of undergraduate and postgraduate students to a questionnaire about a university library.
Task 2: It is suggested that all young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work, helping people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the young people?
21.10.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the percentages of individuals under the age of 18 and over 60 in California, Utah, and Florida, as well as their average annual income and impoverished population.
Task 1: The chart below shows changes in the number of international students in Australia in 2019 and 2020.
Task 1: The diagram below shows how soft cheese is made.
Task 1: The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of population aged 65 and above in three countries.
Task 1: The charts above give information on the ages of people when they got married in one country in 1996 and 2008.
Task 2: Some people think hosting major international sporting events brings a lot of advantages to a country, while others believe there are more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: In many countries today, major cities have become too big and overcrowded. Why is this? What measures could be taken to reduce this problem?
Task 2: Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: More and more people no longer read newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
20.10.2024
Task 1: The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
Task 1: The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004.
Task 2: Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: These days many parents pressure their children to be successful. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries. However, some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
19.10.2024
Task 1: The charts below show changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in country in 1985 and 2003.
Task 1: The graph below shows the changes in UK birth rate of women in 6 different age group from 1973 to 2008.
Task 2: Some people believe that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences between the richest and the poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting more works of art like paintings and statues into towns and cities to make them attractive places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some experts say for road safety cyclists should pass a test before being allowed on public roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17.10.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Task 2: Some people think that people should be given the right to use fresh water as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of an international organization rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Leaders and directors in organizations are normally older people. Some people think having a younger leader would be better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15.10.2024
Task 1: The table below shows percentages of students with different attitudes for facilities in the university in the UK in 2008.
Task 1: The graphs below show the cinema attendants in Australia and the average cinema visits by different age groups from 1996 to 2000.
Task 2: Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen, a pencil, or brush. What are the reasons for this? Is the decline in writing by hand a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Governments should make people responsible for looking after their own local environment. Do you agree or disagree?
14.10.2024
Task 1: The pie charts show the proportion of users across different age groups on three apps:Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Task 2: Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, government should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries has positive effects. Others say it would lead to the loss of national identities. Discuss and give your opinion.
13.10.2024
Task 1: The two tables below show the exchange students from universities in Europe to Australia between 2007 and 2009.
Task 1: The graph below shows the production levels of main fuels in a European country from 1981 to 2000.
Task 1: The process below shows how drinking water is made using solar power.
Task 2: In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debt they cannot pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: Some people say that large companies should provide sports and social facilities for local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Task 2: Some believe that we should invent a new language for international communication. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: Some people say that when deciding how taxes are spent, government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: In some parts of the world it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why do people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
12.10.2024
Task 1: The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities.
Task 2: Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
11.10.2024
Task 1: The bar graph shows the total manufacturing production in percentages Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world.
Task 2: It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as parks and squares. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Task 2: Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is that? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more?
10.10.2024
Task 1: The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending on different commodities and services in a particular European country in 1998 and 2008
Task 1: The diagrams below show the changes of a town called Bridgetown 1700 and 2000. Compare and summarize the changes of the Bridgetown.
Task 1: The pie charts below show the main reasons why students chose to study at a particular UK university in 1987 and 2007.
Task 1: The diagram below shows how soft cheese is made.
Task 2: Some people say economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger, while others say economic growth is damaging the environment and must stop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society, so they should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people think that children should be taught at school to recycle materials and avoid waste. Other people believe that children should be taught this at home. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Some people think parents should supervise their children’s activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
09.10.2024
Task 1: The table shows information about students studying at an Australian university in 2009.
Task 1: The table below gives information about the situation of marriage and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia.
Task 2: Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
Task 2: Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Task 2: Leaders and directors in an organisation are normally older people. Some people think younger leaders would be better. Do you agree or disagree?
08.10.2024
Task 1: The line graph shows three different crimes in England and Wales in 1970-2005.
Task 1: The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia.
Task 2: The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will be no longer necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?
07.10.2024
Task 2: In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?
06.10.2024
Task 1: The graphs show changes in the trends of the urban and rural population and by different age groups from 1950 to 2040.
Task 1: The charts give information about world forest in five different regions
Task 1: The charts show the percentage of volunteers by organizations from 2008 to 2014.
Task 1: The charts show the types of books sold by one bookseller between 1972 and 2012.
Task 2: Once children start school,teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
Task 2: Now a days, public transport prices are constantly increasing. Why do you think it is happening? How can this problem be solved.
Task 2: Many people say that the internet is the most important invention ever. Do you agree or disagree with this and if not, what do you believe to be more important?
05.10.2024
Task 1: The graph shows the average Japanese month salary (Yen) from 1970 to 2000, and the prices of black and white televisions and color televisions during the same period.
Task 1: The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006.
Task 2: In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports?
Task 2: Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Many young people do not spend their holidays and weekends doing outdoor activities like hiking and climbing in natural environments. Why? How can they be encouraged to go out?
04.10.2024
Task 1: The table beneath shows the level of people specialists in various kinds of enterprises in 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Task 1: The graph below shows the changes of four types of ways to communicate according to different age groups in the UK in 2011.
Task 2: Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Ambition is a positive quality for people to have in societies today. How important is it for people who want to succeed in life? Is it positive or negative characteristic?
Task 2: Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
03.10.2024
Task 1: The tables show results of 2 surveys done in 1980 and 2010 on various aspects of city living in a particular city. Units are measured in percentage.
Task 1: The table and the chart below provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in 4 countries.
Task 2: People in many countries spend more and more time far away from their families. Why does this happen and what effects will it have on them and their families?
Task 2: Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas?
02.10.2024
Task 1: The diagrams below show the changes of a town called Bridgetown 1700 and 2000. Compare and summarize the changes of the Bridgetown.
Task 2: In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and tv channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
01.10.2024
Task 1: The first chart shows the average housing prices in two cities in one country in 2010 and 2015, with projections for 2025. The second chart shows the percentage of people aged 30-35 who owned a home in 2010 and 2015.
Task 2: Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV has bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
30.09.2024
Task 2: During the 20th century, contact between different parts from the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners brought by international tourism and business?
29.09.2024
Task 1: The table provides a comparison of the expenditure rate of the government on education and training and participation rate of 18-24 year olds in the same in five nations in the year 2002.
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of unemployed people aged between 15 and 24 in five European countries in 2005, compared with the overall percentage of unemployment in those countries.
Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of men and women who had driving licences in a European country in various years.
Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of the population in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010.
Task 1: The diagram below describes the structure of a home smokery and how it works.
Task 2: Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives. So then it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Do the advantages of the government spending their money on college and university fees for students outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: Many animal species are becoming extinct as a result of human activities. What are the causes and possible solutions to this problem?
Task 2: Some people think it is more beneficial to play sports that are played in teams, e.g. football. And some people think individual sports, e.g. tennis and swimming, are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
28.09.2024
Task 1: The chart below illustrates the percentage of British households that had various items in 2001 and 2008.
Task 1: The line graph shows the prison population in a European country between 1911 and 2001.
Task 1: The pie charts show the size of classes in primary schools in four states in Australia in 2010.
Task 1: The charts below show the percentages of food and goods bought in supermarkets in European countries in 1998 and 2008.
Task 1: The graph below gives information about car ownership in Britain from 1971 to 2007.
Task 1: The maps indicate how Hungtindon has changed throughout time, both in terms of present changes and anticipated future changes.
Task 2: Nowadays in many countries household waste e.g. food packaging is increasing day by day. What are the causes for that? How can this problem be solved?
Task 2: Scientists tell us that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people still continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions for this?
Task 2: People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
Task 2: It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
25.09.2024
Task 1: The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve), and the number of complaints and passengers.
Task 2: If people go to live in another country, they should follow the local customs and traditions. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
24.09.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows snow depth (cm) at a particular ski resort in New Zealand in 2010 – 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: The typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
23.09.2024
Task 1: The table gives information about annual salaries of five employment sectors in Australia in 2006.
Task 1: The charts show the percentage of volunteers by organizations from 2008 to 2014.
Task 2: Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking. Is this a positive or negative development?
Task 2: The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
22.09.2024
Task 1: The diagram below shows how drinking water is made using solar power.
Task 2: Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others think of a vertical city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 1: The table details the international tourist arrivals (in millions) in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentages).
Task 2: Research indicates that nowadays some consumers are much less influenced by advertising than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
21.09.2024
Task 1: The diagram below shows the process of growing and preparing pineapples and pineapple products.
Task 1: The chart shows the proportion of renewable energy in total energy supply in 4 countries from 1997 to 2010.
Task 2: Today more and more people are using mobile phones and computers. Thus, people are losing the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people believe it is necessary, but others think that it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Task 2: Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
19.09.2024
Task 1: The charts show the types of books sold by one bookseller between 1972 and 2012.
20.09.2024
Task 1: The diagrams below give information about two road tunnels in two Australian cities.
Task 2: In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debt they cannot pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
18.09.2024
Task 1: The plans below show the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after it was redeveloped.
Task 2: Many young people regularly change their job over the years. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Task 2: Some experts say for road safety cyclists should pass a test before being allowed on public roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
16.09.2024
Task 1: The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group.
Task 2: Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: In many countries today, people in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units rather than larger, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
15.09.2024
Task 1: The table below shows population figures four countries for 2003 and projected figures for 2025 and 2050.
Task 2: Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education, and that the government should spend money on leisure time activities for young people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: In many cities, planners tend to arrange Shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
14.09.2024
Task 1: The maps below show a bookstore in 2000 and now.
Task 2: Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
13.09.2024
Task 1: 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.
Task 2: Some people think the developments of technology make people’s life more complex, so we should make life simpler without using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
07.09.2024
Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of income spent on food and other goods in 3 European countries from 1998 – 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both arguments and give your opinion.
05.09.2024
Task 1: The plans show a school library 5 years ago and the same library now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
04.09.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport.
Task 2: Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
31.08.2024
Task 1: The graphs below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people think that government should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Other believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
29.08.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the population of a particular country by age group starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
28.08.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number,…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
26.08.2024
Task 1: The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development, while others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
25/08/2024
Task1: The charts show the info about the use of Internet in five countries in Europe in 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people believe that governments should make laws about people’s nutrition and food choice while others argue that it is their choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
19/08/2024
Task 1: The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the proportion of managers who are women in five different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
Task 2: The only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 1: The table below presents the food consumption per person weekly in a European country in 1992, 2002 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
18/08/2024
Task 1: The line graph shows the number of people who used different communication services in the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
Task 2: The only reason people work hard is to earn more money. There are no other reasons to do it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17/08/2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in a European country, namely timber, pulp, and paper from 1980 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
Task 2: It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as parks and squares. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
14/08/2024
Task 1: The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people say libraries are important in society as a place to get information and use books.often say as computers are advanced, libraries are a waste of money and resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
11/08/2024
Task 1: The chart below gives information about car ownership in the UK from 1975 to 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people believe that what children watch on television influences their behavior. Others say that amount of time spent watching television influences their behavior. Discuss both views and give own opinion.
10/08/2024
Task 1: The diagram below shows the process of making olive oil. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: You need to write an essay addressing the topic below: The government should invest in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects for a country’s development and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Task 1: The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people think the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08/08/2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of males and females studying different subjects and the total in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Employers should give their staff at least four weeks’ holiday per year to improve their job performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05/08/2024
Task 1: The diagram shows the design of a modern landfill for household waste. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and that there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05/08/2024
Task 1: The maps show the changes made to a small museum and its surroundings in 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
04/08/2024
Task 1: Compare the town of Brindell and local areas in 1800, 1900 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
03/08/2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people think that language school be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
03/08/2024
Task 1: The map below shows the changes that have taken place at a zoo in Australia between 1960 and now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization produce positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
02/08/2024
Task 1: The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: In many countries, the quality of life in large cities is becoming worse/ What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?
01/08/2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the average number of people attending top-level football matches in three European countries from 1980 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
28.07.2024
Task 1: The chart below shows the number of houses sold in 8 cities in the world for more than 5 Million US dollars in 2009 and 2014.
Task 2: Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports in their free time. Is this a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Many factors motivate people in the workplace. Of these, money is the most important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: If some people get a chance to choose between life without work in spanning most of the time working, then they would choose not to work do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Leaders and directors in an organisation are normally older people. Some people think having a younger leader would be better. Do you agree or disagree?
27.07.2024
Task 1: The tables below show the results of a survey of urban residents’ opinions related to various aspects of life in 1980 and 2010.
Task 1: The diagram below shows the process of making cheese.
Task 1: The chart below shows the number of different types of vehicles registered in European use from 1996 to 2006.
Task 2: Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and presidents compared to other workers. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university education, and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Task 2: Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: In some countries, more and more shops are open longer hours every day. What are positive and negative development of this?
Task 2: As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: School is gradually becoming less important and information available online helps students to study at home instead of going to school.
Task 2: Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development, while others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
26.07.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the household composition in a North American country from 1970 and 2003.
Task 2: Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Recent research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes after they are released.
Why is this the case?
What can be done solve this problem?
25.07.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the unemployment levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008.
Task 2: Some people think that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writings can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books still play important roles. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
24.07.2024
Task 1: The charts below show the results of a survey conducted by a university library to find out the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services.
23.07.2024
Task 1: The table below provides information on marriage status and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia.
Task 2: Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on TV can have negative consequences, so it should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
22.07.2024
Task 1: The process below shows how drinking water is made using solar power.
Task 2: Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that crime is a result of a bad person’s nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s life. Without the success of career, life becomes meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
21.07.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the percentage of GDP occupied by health spending in five different counties in 2022.
Task 1: The chart below shows the water levels of 6 cities in Australia in October 2009 and 2010.
Task 2: Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: In many countries, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this happening? How should they be punished?
Task 2: Nowadays young people admire media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
20.07.2024
Task 1: The chart below shows the results of a European survey into young people’s expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. They were asked if they thought things would improve or get worse.
Task 1: The table below gives information about the average annual distance travelled by adults and the types of travel in 1977 and 2007.
Task 1: The table below shows the results of surveys of people in the UK, carried out in three different decades. It shows the percentages of people who said they were interested in certain sports.
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Task 2: Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Although today’s science and technology are advanced, people still value artists such as musicians, painters, and writers. What values do the arts have that do not found in science?
Task 2: Some people think that the government should fund music, dance and arts lessons for children. Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by children’s families. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Today, more and more people are using mobile phones and computers. Thus people are losing the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19.07.2024
Task 1: The diagram shows the recycling process of aluminium cans.
Task 2: Countries should try to produce all the food for the population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18.07.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the percentages of individuals under the age of 18 and over 60 in California, Utah, and Florida, as well as their average annual income and impoverished population.
Task 2: Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries. However, some believe that it is not necessary as TV and the internet provide us with information that we need. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
16.07.2024
Task 1: The map shows a bookstore in 2000 and now.
Task 2: If people go to live in another country, they should follow the local customs and traditions.
15.07.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the percentage of working men and women in different areas of employment in one country in 1986, 1996 and 2006.
Task 2: The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas?
14.07.2024
Task 1: The picture shows the map of a University Sports Centre in 2007 and at present.
Task 2: Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
13.07.2024
Task 1: The maps show how the industrial area will change into a housing area in the future.
Task 1: The maps show the Riverside Park in 2010 anf Riverside Park now.
12.07.2024
Task 1: The diagram below shows a small local museum and its surroundings in 1957 and 2007.
Task 2: Some say that elderly people are in the best condition when they can access healthcare facilities and socialize with others. However, the reverse is the case in today’s world. What are the reasons? What are the solutions?
11.07.2024
Task 1: The map shows the plan of a proposed new town.
Task 1: The chart below shows the number of people employed in five types of work in one region of Australia in 2001 and 2008.
Task 1: The map below shows the plan of a proposed new town.
Task 2: Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that the main interest is in the world of business. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaurs, dodos …) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
10.07.2024
Task 1: The picture below shows the use of renewable energy accounting the total energy from 1971 to 2006.
Task 2: Some people believe that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences between the richest and the poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
09.07.2024
Task 1: The chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitors to a museum between 1997 and 2012.
06.07.2024
Task 1: The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK’s males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008.
Task 1: The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003.
Task 2: A long distance flight consumes more fuel than a car running for several years. Some argue that it would be better to discourage people to have non-essential air travel than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is the case? What can be done to attract local people?
05.07.2024
Task 2: Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same job. What problem this causes? What are solution?
04.07.2024
Task 2: Some people think that is worth researching different minerals in space. Others, however, disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
03.07.2024
Task 1: The charts show the sources of electricity produced in 4 countries between 2003 and 2008.
Task 2: Nowadays, sport is a business, with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development?
02.07.2024
Task 1: The first chart below shows the percentage of school-aged girls and boys who were at secondary school in four regions of the world in 2000. The second chart shows the perentages of college-aged men and women in higher education in the same year.
Task 2 : The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations reduce their consumption of fossil fuels e.g. gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
30.06.2024
Task 1: The diagrams show changes in a student common room.
Task 1: The three pictures show the position of a volcano, and a village before and after a volanic eruption.
Task 2: Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly (services, information, tasks). Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
29.06.2024
Task 2: Some people think that the use of mobiles (cell) phones should be banned in public places such as in libraries, shops and on public transport.
Task 2: In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
28.06.2024
Task 2: Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians, poets. However, other people think that is a waste of money for providing this assistance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
27.06.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the production levels of main fuels in a European country from 1981 to 2000.
Task 2: As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society?
26.06.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the average house prices in 3 countries between the years 1997-2014.
Task 1: The plans below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009.
Task 2: In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: Some people think that a job provides not only an income but also a social life. Other people think that it is better to develop a social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
25.06.2024
Task 1: The bar chart gives information about the life expectancy in Japan, Korea, the United States, and Indonesia, and the table shows the change in life expectancy between 1953 and 2008.
Task 1: The graphs below show current rates of secondary and higher education among people in various parts of the world.
Task 2: Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this is a bad example for adolescents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
23.06.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the top five methods experts and the general public believe will help reduce global warming.
Task 1: The chart below shows the depth of snow (in cm) in a particular ski resort in Canada in three individuals years.
Task 2: The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
22.06.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008.
Task 1: The chart below shows the number of students from four different countries, applying to a European university.
Task 1: The table below shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 years old in five countries in 2012.
Task 2: As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Task 2: It was predicted that with the development of technology, people would have more free time in 21st century. To what extent do you think the prediction has come true?
Task 2: In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think it is happening? How to solve this issue?
21.06.2024
Task 1: The Table below shows population figures for four countries for 2003 and projected figures for 2025 and 2050.
Task 1: The chart shows the information about salt intake in the US in 2000
20.06.2024
Task 1: The graphs below show the development of Brindell from 1800 and 2000.
Task 1: The chart below shows the amount of money given to developing countries from five organisations from 2008 to 2011.
Task 2: Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion?
19.06.2024
Task 1: The charts below show the average age men and women retired in seven countries in 2004 and 2008.
Task 2: Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and tv channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
18.06.2024
Task 2: Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
17.06.2024
Task 2: While many people go to university for academic study, more people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. Do you agree or disagree?
16.06.2024
Task 1: The table below shows information about department stores and online stores Australia in 2011.
Task 1: The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for four different mobile (cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002, measured in euro.
Task 2: As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments encourage businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
15.06.2024
Task 1: The table below gives information related to population growth, average birth per woman, life expectancy at birth in countries with different income levels in 2000 and 2004.
Task 1: The charts below give information about the world’s top three producers of four different dairy products in 2012.
Task 2: People only work hard for money and there are no other reasons for doing that. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13.06.2024
Task 1: The chart below give information about the high-speed continuous internet connection of households in five countries in 2001 and 2002
Task 1: The graphs below show the cinema attendants in Australia and the average cinema visits by different age groups from 1996 to 2000.
Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
Task 2: Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful, but they are also likely to suffer from negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Mobile phones and the internet are now very useful for old people. However, this part of population is the fewer users of mobile phones and the Internet. In which ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful for old people? How can old people be encouraged to use this new technology ?
12.06.2024
Task 1: The diagram below shows a simple system that turn dirty water into clean water.
Task 2: Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
11.06.2024
Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of male and female workers in country A and country B.
Task 2: Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computers instead. To what extent do you agree?
Task 2: Many countries want to host international sports events while others think that hosting sports events has more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Some people think that a good diet and exercise are not necessary for a healthy and long life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: These days many parents pressure their children to be successful. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
09.06.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the UK from 1997 to 2001.
Task 2: People today increasingly use credit cards to make monthly purchases. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
08.06.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the change in number of people engaged in various physical activities between the years 2001-2009 in Australia (in million people).
Task 1: The diagrams give information about changes in a student accommodation.
Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of unemployed people aged between 15 and 24 in five European countries in 2005, compared with the overall percentage of unemployment in those countries.
Task 2: Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Task 2: Many children find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem?
06.06.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows people’s level of satisfaction with the health care system in 4 countries between 1991 and 2007
Task 2: In many countries, obesity and unhealthy eating habits are increasing.
What are the reasons for this trend? What is the most effective way to improve healthy eating habits?
Task 2: Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives. So then it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
04.06.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of GDP government spending on health, education and road & railways from 2000 to 2025 in a particular country.
Task 2: Some people say that when deciding taxes, government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Some people believe that students should be taught International news as a subject at schools. Others feel that this would be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
03.06.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the fishing industry in a European country according to four indicators. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people say that what children watch on television influences their behaviour while others say the amount of time children spend watching television influences their behaviour. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
02.06.2024
Task 1: 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.
Task 2: Young adults should be required to spend a period of unpaid work to support other people in their community. Would the drawbacks of such a requirement be better than the benefits to community and young adults?
01.06.2024
Task 2: Some people think that children should be taught at school to recycle materials and avoid waste. Other people believe that children should be taught this at home. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
31.05.2024
Task 1: The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1: The line graph below gives information about the percentage of women aged 15-64 in employment between 2003 and 2009.
Task 1: The chart below shows the number of films produced by five countries in three years.
Task 2: Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn, and should not have to pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people think it is more important to spend public money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams.
Task 2: Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligent than human beings. While some see this as a positive development, others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Some people think that the best way to become successful in life is to get a university education, whereas others say this is no longer true. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
30.05.2024
Task 1: The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in France in two years.
Task 2: Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. Do you agree or disagree?
28.05.2024
Task 1: The diagrams show the structure of the solar panel and its use.
Task 1: The charts below show the distribution of the word’s water and the use of water in three countries.
Task 2: In both education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder than others? Is working hard always a good thing?
Task 2: If old people are no longer physically, mentally or financially able to look after themselves, younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child’s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and opinions.
Task 2: The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: All university students should do some voluntary work to help the local community. To what do you agree or disagree?
27.05.2024
Task 1: The table below shows the number of motor vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in eight countries in 1990 and 2000.
Task 2: Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
26.05.2024
Task 1: The diagrams below show a school library five years ago and now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1: The diagram shows the design of a modern landfill for household waste.
Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of men and women who had driving licences in a European country in various years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1: The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of females aged 16-25 in a particular country who participated in sports, compared with the percentage of people who watched them in 2000.
Task 2: Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they’re afraid of losing. Therefore, sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Students today can access information online, so libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people say that what children watch on television influences their behavior, while others say the amount of time children spend watching television influences their behavior. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
25.05.2024
Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of people in the UK who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day between 2001 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1: The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full-time jobs after graduating from a university in Australia and also show the average salary of both these types of grads, from 2004 to 2012.
Task 2: All large companies should provide sports and social facilities in the local community. Agree or disagree?
Task 2: Governments should make people responsible for looking after their own local environment. Do you agree or disagree?
23.05.2024
Task 1: The graph shows the employment rates of males and females in the UK in 2008 on the age of their youngest dependent child. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Young people are highly influenced by famous people and they look up to them as role models. Is that a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Doctors recommend that older people should get regular exercise. However, many older people do not exercise enough. What could be the reason for this? What can be done to encourage them to take exercise?
21.05.2024
Task 2: Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
20.05.2024
Task 2: Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given to the protection of wild animals. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
19.05.2024
Task 2:Ambition is a positive quality for people to have in societies today. How important is it for people who want to succeed in life? Is it positive or negative characteristic?
18.05.2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of people taking part in a wildlife survey in Britain between 2001 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1: The chart below gives the number of people employed in five types of work in a certain region in Australia in 2001 and 2008.
Task 1: The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.
Task 2: In some parts of the world it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family.
Why do people want to do this?
Is it a positive or negative development?
Task 2: Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free days. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
17.05.2024
Task 2: Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
15.05.2024
Task 1: The table shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14.05.2024
Task 1: The graphs below show data on Australian trades with three other countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 1: The map shows the changes to a residence hall between 2010 and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: The best way to make the road transport safer is to make vehicle drivers to take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Young people who commit crimes should be treated the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: In many countries, people now wear western-style dresses such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
12.05.2024
Task 1: The chart below shows the amount of money in billions of dollars spent on international tourism by people from seven different countries in 2011 and 2012.
Task 1: The table below shows the household composition in a North American country from 1970 and 2003.
Task 1: The chart below gives information about car ownership in the UK from 1975 to 2005.
Task 1: The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000.
Task 1: The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013.
Task 2: Some people think hosting major international sporting events brings a lot of advantages to a country, while others believe there are more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Task 2: Do the advantages of the government spending their money on college and university fees for students outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2: The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2: Some people think that language schools should be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, while others think we can use as much water as we want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2: Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
11.05.2024
Task 1: The plans below show how the ground floor of a particular building has changed over time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Task 1: The maps below show a town centre in 1990 and the same town centre today.
Task 2:
In many countries today the retirement age from work has been raised. Do the advantages of raising the retirement age outweigh the disadvantages?
Task 2:
10.05.2024
Task 1: The diagrams below show the changes of a town called Bridgetown 1700 and 2000. Compare and summarize the changes of the Bridgetown.
Task 2:
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
09.05.2024
Task 1: The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2:
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
07.05.2024
Task 1:
The table shows the percentage of young people who were employed in different sectors in one country in 2005 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2:
Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
05.05.2024
Task 1: The chart shows information about the actual and expected figures of population in three cities, Jakarta, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai.
Task 1: The graph below shows the average house prices in 3 countries between the years 1997-2014.
Task 2:
Historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2:
Many different countries have most shops and products as the same. Some consider it a positive development, whereas others consider it negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
04.05.2024
Task 1: The table shows information about the numbers of Australian people who visited the seven most popular destinations in 1999 and 2009.
Task 1: The chart below shows information about the favourite subjects of 60 students from two schools, school A and school B. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
03.05.2024
02.05.2024
Task 1: The picture below shows the plan of a new town. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Task 2: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development?
01.05.2024
28.04.2024
Task 1: The bar chart illustrates population trends globally by percentage from 1950 to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2:
The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest more resources in its young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task 2:
Governments should support care and finance for retired people while others believe that they should save money when they get older.
Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Task 2:
In many parts of the world, some famous people are considered ‘role models’, and they are having an increasing influence on the young.
Is this a positive or negative development?
27.04.2024
Task 1: The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other peope and get the news. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
20.04.2024
19.04.2024
18.04.2024
13.04.2024
Task 1: The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year.
Task 2: Some people say that when deciding taxes how be spent, government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.