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6 questions matching your filters

Environment · Line Graph · Medium
Academic | Task 1

The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three major cities — London, Tokyo and Sydney — over a twelve-month period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Time
20 min
Min words
150
Education · Bar Chart · Easy
Academic | Task 1

The bar chart below shows the percentage of school leavers going on to higher education in four European countries between 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Time
20 min
Min words
150
Urban Development · Map · Hard
Academic | Task 1

The two maps below show the town of Harborside in 1985 and in the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Time
20 min
Min words
150
Education · Opinion Essay · Medium
Academic | Task 2

Some people believe that universities should focus on providing academic skills, while others think they should prepare students for their future careers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Time
40 min
Min words
250
Technology · Agree / Disagree · Hard
Academic | Task 2

In many countries today, people rely heavily on artificial intelligence to make everyday decisions. To what extent do you agree or disagree that this reliance is a positive development for society?

Time
40 min
Min words
250
Work · Formal Letter · Easy
General Training | Task 1

You recently attended a training course organised by your employer that did not meet your expectations. Write a letter to the training manager. In your letter: explain why you attended the course, describe what was disappointing, and suggest how future courses could be improved.

Time
20 min
Min words
150