The current crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is showing the best and the worst of humanity. Do you agree? Will a new form of solidarity emerge at the end of the tunnel or do you think on the contrary that previous trends of the last few years (e.g. increasing nationalism) will be enhanced? Write an essay (at least 350 words) to give your opinions. Use relevant examples and explanations to support your ideas.
Some think they can use as much fresh water as they want, but others say governments should limit water use because it is not endless. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Wild animals have no use in the 21 century and trying to preserve animals now is just wastage of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree with question
You are bored in your current job but you enjoy working for your company. You think you would be happier if you moved to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
ask to be moved to a position in another department
explain how you feel about your current position and your career
say why you think changing your job would be good for you and the company
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You found a piece of lost luggage with someone's belongings labeled with their name and address. Write a letter to the owner.
In your letter
•describe the luggage you found;
•explain where you found it;
•suggest how the owner could get it back.
The pie charts below describe the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013.
Although both nature and nurture play a role in personality, a number of large-scale twin studies suggest that there is a strong genetic component. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart presents a particular number of hours in a British university library for two different student statuses and all students.
Write a letter to a hotel manager about booking a private room for family party. Explaining
What kind of party is it?
What do you need in the room?
And ask for food and prices?
Doctor recommend that older people should exercise regularly. However many of them do not exercise enough. What are the cause? What can be done to encourage them to exercise?
Technology has brought many changes in our lives, especially in the educaion system. One of these is tge introduction of online studies. Is this a positive or negative dvelopment? Give readons and examples from your personal opinion.
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 univer¬sity should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
Nowadays people usually retire at the age of 60 or 65, but some want to keep working as long as they can. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give you own opinion and relevant examples.
Some people think international events such as the Olympic Games are important and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People should follow the customs and tradition when people start to live in a new. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that people will buy a product based on their needs and there is no need for advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree with essay?
director of large companies earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do . some people think that it is neccesary , but other think that it ie unfair , discuss both the views and give your opinion.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about wheter to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. - why he/she whould not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her - suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
“Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
the graph shows the number of visitor to four international museums between 1980 and 2015
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mailservices companies from 1920 to 2000.
Internet based courses have become a popular alternative to university based courses. Some people prefer this type of learning because they don't need to attend lectures. Others argue it is important to study at universities. Discuss both sides/ views and give your opinion.
The graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over the last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant. Công Thành
Students today can access information online , so libraries are not necessary . To what extedn do you agree or disagree.?
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
restaurant has advertised in a newspaper that a waiter/waitress is required for evening work. It has also been mentioned that the prospective candidate should have some experience.
Write a letter to Mr Moore describing your previous experience and explaining why you would be suitable for the job.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teeangers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless theya re accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports center, now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some believe that new science related to criminal forensics should be used to look at old cases. To what extent do you agree or disagre
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that people every nation should concentrate on agriculture to develop. Others think that other developments are more important. What is your opinion?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? Use specific details and examples to support your answer.
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight. Write a complaint letter
Many people think that public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their money on expensive hi-tech media, such as softwares, DVDs or videos. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towads international tourism?
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show Huntingdon as it is now, and how it will change in the future. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
Students should pay their full university fees as they benefit from having university studies and not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern lifestyles are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Some people think that changes have been very positive, while others believe they have been negative. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Counties are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past, school children usually learnt by listening to their teacher and by studying their books. Nowadays, many school children learn by using technology in the classroom instead. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The bar chart below shows the production of the world’s oil in OPEC and non-OPEC countries. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
In many countries nowadays,consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.Do yo think this is a positive or negative development?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
• Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
• Suggest what should be done about the problem
Many believe that to be successful in a particular sport, having a natural ability is more important than training and hardwork. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that now is the beat time in history to be living what us your opinion about this. What other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Nowadays older people of their own age instead of living with their children.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some parents choose to homeschool their children because they claim that it has a number of benefits. Others this that this educational method can cause a lot of problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.