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Rates of obesity and diet-related illness are rising rapidly in many developed countries. What do you think are the reasons for this trend, and what could be done to address it?
Over the past few decades, developed nations have witnessed an alarming rise in obesity and related conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. This essay will examine the principal factors behind this trend and propose some realistic ways of tackling it. Several…
The maps below show the seaside town of Marlow Bay in 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps depict the coastal town of Marlow Bay as it was in 1990 and how it appeared in 2020, following considerable development. Overall, the town was transformed from a quiet fishing settlement into a tourist destination, with most of the…
Some people think that all advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advertising is everywhere in modern life, and a growing share of it is designed specifically for children. In my opinion, banning such advertising entirely would be too extreme, but strict regulations are certainly necessary, particularly for products that harm children's health. The…
You recently bought a piece of electronic equipment from a shop, but it stopped working after only a few days. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter: - explain what you bought and when - describe the problem with the item - say what you would like the manager to do
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about a product which I bought from your shop last week. I hope you can help me to solve this problem quickly. On 10th July, I purchased a wireless speaker from your branch…
Nowadays, many people earn money from short-term jobs and freelance work found through apps and websites, instead of having a permanent job with one employer. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
In recent years, more and more people are earning money from short-term jobs through apps and websites, such as delivering food or driving passengers, instead of working permanently for one company. This trend, which is known as the gig economy, has both…
The diagram below shows the process by which recycled glass bottles are collected, processed, and turned into new glass products. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the various stages involved in recycling used glass bottles and transforming them into brand-new glass products. Overall, it is a linear, cyclical process comprising eight distinct steps, beginning with the collection of discarded bottles by consumers and culminating in…
You are applying for a new job, and the company has asked you to provide a reference from a previous employer. Write a letter to your former manager. In your letter: - remind them who you are and when you worked for them - describe the job you are applying for - explain why their reference would be valuable Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Ms Calloway, I hope this letter finds you well. You may remember me as the marketing assistant who worked in your team at Brightline Media between 2021 and 2024, before relocating to Manchester. I am writing to ask whether you would…
Some people believe that cash will soon disappear and be replaced entirely by digital payments, while others think physical money will always be necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As smartphones and contactless cards become ubiquitous, many predict that physical currency will soon become obsolete, while others insist that cash will always retain a place in society. This essay will examine both perspectives before arguing that, although digital payments will dominate,…
Some people believe that living in a large city offers the best opportunities for a fulfilling life, while others feel that smaller towns and rural areas provide a higher quality of life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Where a person chooses to live can profoundly shape their career, relationships and overall wellbeing. While some maintain that large cities present the greatest opportunities for a rewarding life, others insist that smaller towns and the countryside offer a superior quality of…
The table below shows the percentage of commuters using four types of transport to travel to work in four cities in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table provides information about the proportion of workers who commuted by car, public transport, bicycle and on foot in four cities — Amsterdam, Toronto, Melbourne and Osaka — in 2022. Overall, the car was the dominant mode of transport in Toronto…
Some people believe that employees who work from home are more productive than those who work in an office. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The shift towards working from home has become one of the most significant changes in modern employment. While some argue that remote employees achieve more than their office-based colleagues, I only partly agree: home working boosts productivity for certain people and tasks,…
Every year, a large amount of food is thrown away by households, shops and restaurants. Why does this happen? What can be done to reduce the amount of food that is wasted?
Food waste has become a serious issue around the world, with tons of food being thrown into the bin every day by families, supermarkets and restaurants. This essay will examine the main reasons behind this problem and propose several solutions. There are…
More and more people now get their news from the internet and social media rather than from newspapers or television. Why has this change taken place? Is it a positive or negative development?
Printed newspapers and scheduled television bulletins are rapidly losing ground to websites, apps and social media feeds as the public's main source of news. This shift has occurred, in my view, because digital platforms fit modern life far better than traditional media…
The two pie charts below show the proportion of household expenditure by category in a country in 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts compare how households in a particular country divided their spending across six categories — housing, food, transport, healthcare, entertainment and other — in 1990 and 2020. Overall, while food and housing remained the two largest areas of expenditure…
You recently moved to a new house, and a friend gave up their whole weekend to help you with the move. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank them for their help - explain how things have gone since the move - invite them to visit you in your new home Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Tomas, I've finally unpacked the last box, so it's about time I wrote to thank you properly for everything you did during the move. Honestly, I don't know how I would have managed without you. Giving up your entire weekend was…
The pie charts below show the proportion of household spending in Canada across five categories in 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts compare how Canadian households divided their spending between five categories, namely housing, food, transport, entertainment and other items, in 1990 and 2020. Overall, housing became a considerably larger part of the family budget over the thirty-year period, whereas…
Fewer children are learning to play musical instruments nowadays. Why is this happening? How can children be encouraged to take up a musical instrument?
In many countries, the number of children who learn to play the piano, violin or other instruments is declining. This essay examines the main causes of this trend and suggests several ways in which young people could be encouraged to take up…
More and more students are choosing to study at universities in foreign countries rather than in their home country. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, a growing number of young people decide to pursue their higher education overseas instead of staying in their own country. While this choice brings certain drawbacks, I believe that the benefits are more significant. There are clear disadvantages to…
Some people think that governments should tax fast food in the same way as cigarettes and alcohol in order to reduce health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fast food is very popular in many countries and it cause many health problems like obesity and heart disease. Some people say government should put tax on fast food same like cigarettes and alcohol. I agree with this idea, because I think…
Some car manufacturers are developing vehicles that can drive themselves without human control, and such cars may soon be common on our roads. Do the advantages of driverless cars outweigh the disadvantages?
Fully autonomous vehicles, once confined to science fiction, are now being tested on public roads and may become commonplace within a generation. While driverless technology promises remarkable gains in safety and accessibility, it also raises economic and ethical questions that society has…