Developmenl in lechnology couses env,'ronmenlot problems. sorne people believe fhe solufion in fhese problems is everyone occepfs o simpler woy of life, while olhers soy lhol technology con solye fhese problems. Discuss bolh views ond give your own o pinion.
currently there is a trend towards the use o alternative medicine. However, at best these mothods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Everybody should be allowed admission to university study programs1 regardless o f their level o f academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter o new our for the noise happened at your house flat.
The diagrams below show the life cycle o f a species o f large fish called the salmon. Summarise the inform ation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make com parisons where relevant
Many museums charge for admission while others are free.
Do you think the advantages o f charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
In a number o f countries, some people thin k it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The tables below give information about sales o f Fairtrade* - labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many of us prefer o throw damaged things away whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Why has this change happened? What are the effect of this change?
In many countries an increasing number of people suffering from health problem as aresult of eating fast food too much .itis therefor nessarry for government to imopse higher tax .T o what extent do you agree or disagree?
The development o f tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Enviromental problems should be solved by the goverment isntead of individuals and private companis. To what extent do you agree o disagree?
In britian, when someoen gets old they go o live in a house with other old people where there are nurses o look aftr them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
The charts below shows the average percentages in typical meals o three types of nutrients l, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Art is considered an important part of a society as well as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important fo o be taught art? r children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
The diagram below explains the process o f making woodpellets, used to heat buildings. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive o nregative development?3
Differences befween counfries ore borely eyident lhese doys. Everyone in lhe world is wecrfing lhe some bronds ond wdlching ihe sorne ry chonnels ond movies. Do you think it is o posifive or o negolive developmenl?
The diagrams below show the life cycle o f a species o f large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large campaniles. However, some people think the interview is not o reliable method of choosing whom lo employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
* a s k s o m e questions about t h e work experience you a r e going to d o
Some people say History is one o f the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The efficientfunctioning o f society is based on rules and laws. Society would not function well if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a lot o people are able to do their work from home. Discuss the advanatages and disadvanatges of this development?
The diagram below explains the process o f making woodpellets, used to heat buildings. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeop le say an aging population creates problems for governments. Other peopl e think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent d o the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage s? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more excercise and spend more time with their family and friends whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems.What are the causes o this and what are some solutions
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy something. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your o wn opinion.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a
training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• describe the training course you want to do
• e x p l a i n what t h e c o m p a n y could d o t o help y o u
• s a y how the course will b e useful for your job
The pie charts give information about why people in Great Britain had to visit O museums in the years 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019) 0 Percentage of households 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 10 0 1920 1940 - Washing machine 1960 1980 2000 2019 Year o Refrigerator ~ O- Vacuum cleaner Number of hours of housework* per week, per household (1920-2019) Number of hours per week 888888 0 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2019 Year -0- Hours per w
Today, more and more people use robots to do task at home and at work. Do you think it is a positive o negative development?
increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traggic and polloution problems to what extent do you agree or disagree.what other measures o you think might be effective?
the graph below show the number of shops that closed and the number o fnewshops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
Artists need a certain amount of freedom o develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas To what extent do you agree or desagree?
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from o centers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
successful sports professionals can earn o great deal more money than people in other important professions.some prople think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter o● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company o ● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her o ● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
In a number o f countries, some people thin k it is necessary to spend large sums o f money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money shou ld be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Question: in many countries today,parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co educational schools. Some people think that children going to o single sex schools have disadvantages latter in life. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
the charts below show the level o ìf partecipation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Despite evidence that certain types of food are harmful, many people maket o choice to eat unhealthy food. What do you think are the causes of this problem and measures can be taken to solve it?
Some people believe that nowadays we have to many choices. To what extent o ou agree or disagree with this statement ?
information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling. etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the O Com disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
write a letter o your friend in foreign country, write that you are planning a holiday .
write in your letter that
why you are planning this trip
what are your plans for it
ask your friend to join you for the holiday
Many manufacturd food and drinks contain high levels of sugar,which causes many health problems.Sugary products should be made more expensive o encourage peopleto consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that you can never become fluent in a language unless you have some spent time living o r working in that country.to what extend do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that people who do physical job should pay as same as ple who have high level degree. To what extent do you agree o disagree
THE CONTINUED RICE IN THE WORLD POPUKATION IS THE GREATEST PROBLEM FACED B YHUMANITY ATHE PRESENT DAY. WHAT ARE THE CAUSE O FTHIS CONTINUED RISE? DO YOU AGREE THAT IT IS THE GREATEST PROBLEM FACED BY HUMANITY?
In the past, mos . t people used to travel to their place of work. With increased f Before answering the question, remember: computers the mternet and smart h use o from hom:. P ones, more and more people are starting to work What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas know/ d d with examples and relevant elddence. e ge an expenence, and support your arguments Write at least 250 word s.