AN E-MAIL HAS HAD A HUGE IMPACT ON PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATION, BUT THIS IMPACT HAS BEEN NGEGATIVE AND POSITIVE. DO THE DISADVANTAGES OF USING E-MAIL OUTWEIGH THE ADVANTAGES?
Social media has replaced the traditional methods of communication, and people use more and more social media to communicate, and to follow news and events. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter
•describe the problem you had with the tickets
•say why you were unhappy with the staff I
•suggest what action the train company should take
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this positive or negative development. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In companies’ promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside the company, not to someone from outside or new hiring. Do you agree or disagree?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? In what other ways the assessment of a child can be done?
People are now living longer than before, an aging population means that there are more elderly people than ever. Many people are calling for the building of more geriatric homes while others oppose the idea. Give the advantages and disadvantages of building more geriatric homes for the elderly.
At the present, the population of some country includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nation's art, as opposed to artworks from other countries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people want to buy clothes, car and other products from well-known brands. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
it is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for high proportion of young people . To what entent do you agree or disagree
“Some people believe that people have the right to university education, and the government should make it free no matter what their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference.
write to a teacher about:
Give details of the job
Explain why it is important to you
Suggest what information your teacher could put in the refernce
The bar chart below shows the number of men and women attending various evening course at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants.
It is common nowadays for each member of the family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think this will lead to a break down in family relationship and communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employee. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular that people choose it as a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, there is a greater focus at all levels in education on science and business studies rather than the arts. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
the topic: Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree?
The three pie charts provide information about the percentage of degrees granted in terms of four different professions at the National University over the period in question.
The map below shows the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Nowadays children play computer games for long hours. They do not play old traditional games. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think it influences children in a good or bad way?
You bought a laptop while you were travelling abroad. When you reached your native country you realised that some items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the representative of the company. In your letter, give details of the laptop and from where you bought it explain what has happened say what you want him/her to do about it
More and more people no longer read newspaper or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
In order to address the problem of a lack of food resources in the world, scientists have developed genetically modified crops. These modified crops. These modified crops are likely to have a great impact in solving food shortages in the developing nations. To what extent do you agree that they will solve this problem?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
•explain your position
•apologies and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
•ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Professional sports involve large sums of money and receive enormous media coverage. Meanwhile serious culture, including music, art and theatre, is badly neglected. This is making our society shallower. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
Computers are being used more and more in education and so there will soon be no role of the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The plans show information about the first floor of a library in 1998 and the same area now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believed the problem could be solved by reassigning Parkland for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given chart and graphs demonstrate the data of deaths from flu and in June 1996, a special vaccine was created only for women in big cities of the nation.
The internet allows us to stay connected with each other hand,it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements ?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health isssues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say now we can see films on our phones, there is no need to go to cinema, other says to be fully enjoyed films need to be seen in a cinema. What is your opinion?
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address.
The main reason for going to the shopping mall will be for entertaiment not to shop. Do you agree or disagree?
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, While others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this idea.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
• Describe the item you bought and why you need it
• explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
“Children all over the world should learn to speak a single, universal language fluently in addition to their native language.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books becausethey will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The given chart represents the number of tavellers using three vital airports in New York city among 1995 and 2000.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent you agree or diagree with this statement.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaur, dodos …) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
One of your colleagues Recently got a new job at another Company. Write a letter to him and say you feel about him What you enjoy the most while working together Ask what is future plans are