Friday, October 15, 2010

Question 17

        Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.

Question 16

1.    Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the two graphs below.

Question 15

            In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.

Question15

1.    The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories. (Unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home, housework and gardening.)  Describe the information presented below, comparing results for men and women in the categories shown. Suggest reasons for what you see.

Question15

            Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Question 14

        The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics.  Describe the information shown below in your own words. What implications do the indicators have for the countries?

Question 13

A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

Question 12

The diagram below shows the typical stages of consumer goods manufacturing, including the process by which information is fed back to earlier stages to enable adjustment.  Write a report for a university lecturer describing the process shown.

Question11

Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Question 11

Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values)  Describe the information below and discuss the implications for dental health.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Question 10

          What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

Question 9

           The graphs below show the numbers of male and female workers in 1975 and 1995 in several employment sectors of the republic of Freedonia.  Write a report for a university teacher describing the information shown.

Question 8

            Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?

Question 7

     The graphs below show the types of music albums purchased by people in Britain according to gender and age. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Write in 150 to 200 words.

Question 6

            Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Question 5

      The chart below gives information about global sales of games software, CDs and DVD or video. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information. Write your essay in 150 to 200 words.

Question 4

            Many people believe that television programs are of no value for children. Do you agree? Why or why not? Provide reasons and examples to support your response.

Question 3

          The chart and graph below give information about sales and share prices for Coca-Cola. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Write your report in 150 to 200  words.

Question 2

         The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Question 1

The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of different employment status. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Write your essay in 150 words to 200 words.

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