Many people use social media on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
in many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work.Some people regard this is as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsbility. What are your opinions on this?
Some people think that cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe that this is the only way to save such traditions in the world today. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children today find it's difficult to concentrate or pay attention in schools. Why do you think causes this problem? What do we need to do to solve this problem?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finising high school and starting university studies. discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young peoplewho decide to do this.
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Some people think tourism brings cultural understanding, while others believe it disrupts local traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All students should study a foreign language in school, starting in their earliest grades. To What extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people argue that technological development such as mobile phones are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree.
Scenario: You recently purchased a product that turned out to be faulty. Write a letter to the store manager, complaining about the issue and requesting a replacement or refund.
The world is becoming a smaller place because of globalization. Some people dread that culture will inevitably disappear as a result. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employee
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
People today spend less and less time interacting with other people in their neighborhood and this has a negative impact on community. What are the causes and solutions? by
these days most people are desperately dependent to their mobile phone. What are the reasons of that and how it has affected their lives? do you think there would be an alternative in future? if so, what?
You have recently started a new job.
Write a letter to a friend about your new job. In your letter:
- Describe the job and the company.
- Explain how you feel about the job.
- Discuss your future plans.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centres. How does this affect the environment and the people’s life style? Discuss this situation and provide suggestions to address these issues. Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter
-Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
⁃Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
⁃Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
Begin you letter as follows : Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that modern technology has enhanced sociable behavior, but others think it has reduced social interactions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
More and more citizens relying on private vehicles as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.
Some people think increasing business and cultural contacts between nationals is positive. Others think it leads to the disappearance of national identity. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the dis advantages
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think this? What is your opinion of crime fiction and crime dramas?
The chart below shows the pecentage of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005.
Some people believe that all students should be made to have an unpaid job in their free time. Do you agree or disagree?
“A friend in power is a friend lost.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement by Henry Brooks Adams? Support your ideas with reasoning and examples.
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relavant.
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the bar chart shows the percantage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2003, and projections for 2050
Houses are essential for people. Some agrue that governments should offer free houses for people who can not afford to pay it. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
The inequality between the poor and rich nation in now wider than it has ever seen before. What do you think are the main causes of the difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap ?
Advertisements have great influence in determining what we buy. Some people think that there should be laws to control advertising while others argue that companies should be free to advertise however they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
In schools and universities, girl tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be changed?
the plans below show the layout of a universitiy's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shoppings centres or malls to do their shoping. Is this a positive or a negative development ?
Some people believe that children should learn languages which is more important, while others think that studying science at school is important. Discuss both side.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organisations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Topic: Without capital punishment our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Question- Buying tickets on the internet such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this outweigh the disadvantage
The bar chart below shows the percentage of adults by age group in the UK who used the internet every day in the years 2003-2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some oeple think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult ought to be optional instead of compulsary. To what extend to you agree?
The pie charts compare the expenditure of a school in the UK in three different years over a 20-year period.
News editors decide what to broadcast on televisions and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
Some people like to own the place where they live, but other people like to rent where they live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Is mental strength important for success in sport or is it more important to be strong and fit for success in sport? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in some countries ,children under 16 years old are not allowed to leave school by law and get full time work is this a good or bad thing?discuss your opinion.
Describe bahaviors that are important for success in shcool. Why are these behaviors are important? Use examples from your own experience and observations to explain your prespective.
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT A SENSE OF COMPETITION IN CHILDREN SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED. OTHER BELIEVED THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE THAUGHT TO CO-OPERATE THAN COMPETE BECOME MORE USEFUL ADULTS. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her coury