1st April
Task 1: Topic: The bar charts below provide information about the salaries and tuition fees of Law and Business students from three Australian universities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Working from home offers numerous advantages. However, some argue that these benefits primarily favour workers rather than employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
2nd April
Task 1: Topic: The bar chart shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year while the pie chart shows the distribution of Australian water consumption for last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
3rd April
Task 1: Topic: The graph below shows the percentages of people visiting gym once a month or more between 1984 and 2003 by age group. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people believe that universities should focus on preparing students for success in their personal lives and self-awareness, while others think their main role is to prepare students for success in the workforce. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
4th April
Task 1: Topic: The bar chart below shows the numbers of seals, whales and dolphins recorded in the Strait of Hormuz from 2006 to 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalisation produce positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
5th April
Task 1: Topic: The graph below provides information about the percentage of women aged 15 - 64 in employment between 2003 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people think that the best way to be successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree and say that nowadays this is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
6th April
Task 1: Topic: The graphs below give information about the industrial workers in different age groups in four countries in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people think that paying taxes is a big enough contribution to society. Others argue that being a citizen involves more responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
7th April
Task 1: Topic: The diagram below shows how bottled and canned carbonated drinks are made. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: In some countries, students must pay their own college or university feels while in others, the government pays. Do the advantages of unsing government money for college and university fees outweigh the disadvantages?
8th April
Task 1: Topic: The table below shows the average number of hours per week that people in different age groups spent on various leisure activities in a European country in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: With the increase in computer use, many people feel that schools do not need to put the emphasis that they used to on basic handwriting or mental mathematics skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9th April
Task 1: Topic: The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists traelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
10th April
Task 1: Topic: The diagram below shows the process of using water to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation's history. However, some people think old buildings should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?
11th April
Task 1: Topic: The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
12th April
Task 1: Topic: The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13th April
Task 1: Topic: The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
14th April
Task 1: Topic: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
15th April
Task 1: Topic: The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting on the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.You should write at least 150 words.
Task 2: Topic: In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. While some people think that this is good for a country, others believe that salaries should be controlled by the government to limit the amount people can earn.Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
16th April
Task 1: Topic: The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Countries should produce enough food for their own population and import as little as possible. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
17th April
Task 1: Topic: The chart below shows the amount of energy generated from wind in four countries from 1985 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Nowadays, the quality of life in large cities is decreasing. Why is this happening? What can be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
18th April
Task 1: Topic: The charts below provide information about the websites where consumers from Australia and New Zealand bought products in 2012, as well as their reasons for online shopping. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people argue that to make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more affordable, they should be subsidised by the government. Others believe that it is better to tax unhealthy foods. Discuss both views and give your option.
19th April
Task 1: Topic: The bar chart below shows the percentages of population aged 65 or above in three countries in 1980, 2000 and a prediction for 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people think that robots are very important to humans' future development, but others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20th April
Task 1: Topic: The chart below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by Canada, UK, USA and Germany in 2007 in tonnes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: These days many young people are spending less time doing outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and enjoying nature. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage them to do more of these activities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
21th April
Task 1: Topic: The charts below show the contribution of men and women to housework. The first chart shows the percentages of both genders doing a number of household tasks. The second chart shows the amount of time spent by each gender on housework per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others believe that people should be free to do any sports or activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
22nd April
Task 1: Topic: The diagram below shows a fire exit plan in a college accommodation. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: In the future it may be necessary for us to live on other planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to research other planets, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
23rd April
Task 1: Topic: The table below gives information about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time, because it has no direct connection with people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
24th April
Task 1: Topic: The graph below provides information on the number of students from the US, UK and Australia who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Task 2: Topic: Some people say it is better to be unemployed than work in a job you dislike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
25th April
Task 1: Topic: The chart below shows the monetary aid from 4 organisations to the developing countries in 4 different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Some people think that employers should not pay attention to the way their employees dress, because the quality of their work is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
26th April
Task 1: Topic: The chart below gives information about doctors practicing in Australia over a 30-year period, including their gender and country of origin. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Doctors are concerned that older adults are not getting enough exercise. What are the causes of this? What can be done to prevent it? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
27th April
Task 1: Topic: The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Scientists recommend making it mandatory for children to learn how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
28th April
Task 1: Topic: The table below shows the percentage of people interested in different sports in the UK in 1999, 2004 and 2009.. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: When people grow older and cannot look after themselves anymore, is should be a legal requirement for a younger family member to support them. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
29th April
Task 1: Topic: The charts below show the percentage of industrial workers of different age groups that worked in 4 different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: In developed countries, many people are living alone or as a small family unit. Why do you think this is happening? How does it affect the society?
30th April
Task 1: Topic: The two maps illustrate the changes of a school campus from 1985 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: Family members and friends caring for elderly people find it hard to spend enough time looking after them. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
31st April
Task 1: Topic: The charts below show the average retirement age for men and women in 2004 and 2008 in seven countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Topic: In many countries, students leave high school without learning how to manage their money. Why is that the case? What could be done to tackle the issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.