It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
In some countries around the world men and women are having children at a later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
Some people think that government should spend money for faster public transportation, others think that there are other important priorities of public transport (cost, environment). Discuss both view and give your opinion.
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.
Nowadays people are spending more time in workplace and staying away from home for work. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages with your own experience.
In recent years a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer countries are migrating to developed countries for better- paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
Some people think that environmental problems are the responsibilities of worldwide governments and organizations. Others say that governments in each nation should solve their own problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people are making new friends by using socializing network website and Internet chat rooms. Some people say that this is a good thing. Other people say that people should make new friends by face-to-face chat. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
"In many countries, young people are granted certain privileges and responsibilities at the age of sixteen. Clearly parents have a responsibility to both care for and prepare their children as they approach this important milestone. To what degree should parents intervene in the lives of their 14-15 year-old children?" Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
English is becoming the most prominent language in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having only one language in the world?
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the exitnction of species and loss of biodiversity What are the causes of loss of biodiversity ? What solutions can you suggest ?
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party.
You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to yur neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neigbhour to come
Some people argue that technological innovations, such as mobile phone, are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their abilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
These days people in some countries are living in a “throwaway” society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What do you think is the cause and what problem will it lead to?
Write a letter to your manager telling him about how sitting for long hours for your work has affected your health.
In your letter you should mention;
1. What health problems are you facing.
2. Give suggestions as to about what changes can be brought about to reduce the health risks on you and on your colleagues.
3. How will these changes be beneficial to the company when it comes to future employees.
Many people are afraid of leaving their homes because of their fear of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors and there is no sense of community anymore. What do you think are the causes of this lack of sense of community? Suggest measures that might deal with this situation.
The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries. The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten year intervals. Write a report describing the information below.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps a book undergoes before being published. Overall, there are nine stages a manuscript goes through before being released to the readership. After being written, the manuscript is sent from the writer to the publishing house in order to be meticulously analyzed and studied. Once the book is validated, a contract between the author and the publisher has to be agreed and signed. The next step consists of designing the layout for the book using computer science, before getting the final validation. Then comes the moment to print, in another word, put the data from a digital form to a paper form. The printing is followed by the bookbinding. In fact, the editor chooses the correct format of the manuscript. Finally, the volume can be delivered to many bookshops so it can be commercialized. To conclude we can say that the release of a writing production in a paper format, no matter the literature gender of it, needs numerous steps. These are 9 stations to be exact, and require full collaboration between a publishing house and the author.
with the rise e-books comes the decline in paper boos. some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
Students these days prefer to take a year off between finishing school and pursuing higher studies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this area of work
say when you can attend an interview
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgeries. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (Health)
You have recently moved into a new flat. Unfortunately , you lost some money the other day and cannot afford to pay next month’s rent when it is due.
Write a letter to the landlord explaining the situation and that you will pay as soon as your parents send you the money. Also, mention that there are some problem with the flat.
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require to succeed at their future. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion, what are some of the skills that employers look for in new employees?
In their adevertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative developement?
Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? Give your opinion
Some people say that hard work will always bring financial sucess. Others say that hard word work is nt enough and that other things are also needed for financial success. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There is less social contact between young and old. What are the reasons? What measures can be taken?
Many animals are endangered in the environment. Some people argue that we should only protect those endangered animals that are useful to human. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the process by which milk and related products are producede. Summarize the information by selecting the reporting the main features.
Many people working longer hours, leaving little time for leisure activities. What are the advantages and disadvantages..
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types pf progress are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your local council that the street you are living in has become dirty lately.
Many companies use advertisements to increase sales. What are the main reasons that make an advertisement effective? Is it a good thing or a bad thing to the society? Nowadays, it has been a common trend for companies to spend a large amount of money to make adverts to increase the sales of their respective products. There are certain reasons behind a successful advertisement which i will discuss below. However, i, firmly believe that those adverts have a negative impact on our society.
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
These days, problems with pollution are becoming worse, particularly in large cities. What are the reasons for this and how can this be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The number of people who are overweight is constantly growing, and the only solution is to increase the prices of unhealthy food and drinks. Do you agree or disagree?
peoples's lives are now surrounded by advertisements. These advertisements have negative impact on people's lives.To what extend you agree or disagree?
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the internet rather than teachers in classrooms. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as sahara desert or Antrarctica. what are the benefits and disadvantages of going there.
Fewer and fewer people are writing by hand using a pen or pencil. What is the reason of this ¿ It is a positive or negative development ¿
People who are learning a foreign language can face a number of difficulties. What are some of these problems ? In your opinion , what are the best ways to over come these difficulties ?
Every yeay several language die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages n the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
In some country young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting University studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
Becasue many children are not able to learm foreign languages,schools should not force to learn foreign language.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Industrial pollution is increasing all around the world. Some people say that the most effective way to tackle the problem is to tax companies that are causing the pollution. Other argue that there are other ways to control the situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do advantages of increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages ?
Sime people believe that children should be allowed to staybat home and play until theybare six or seven years old. Others believe that it os important for young children to go to school as soon ss possible. What do you think are tge advantages of attending school from a young age