Experts say older people were happier and healthier in past because they did exercise and spent more time with their family and friends , whereas many now suffer from lonliness and health problems . What are the causes of this and reasons
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch.
In the letter, mention:
•Where have you moved?
•What problem are you facing regarding the bank’s communication?
•What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address.
Government spending on restroration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend money in housing and road development . Do you agree or disagree with this.
In Britain ,when someone gets pld,they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them.Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay? Give your reasons ?
Some people believe that having a pet such as a cat or a dog helps old people to have a more enjoyable life and to stay healthier. How do you think old people benefit from having a pet?Do you think there are any problems in old people having a pet?
The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think, and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view
In the future，there will be a higher proportion of older people than younger people. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school unti; they are older. discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries today insufficent respect is shown to older people. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What problems might this cause in society?
The given graph compares the percentage of the demographics aged 65 and over in three different European countries. Overall, it could be seen that the most aged country throughout the years is Germany and by predictions Germain will remain at the same place in the rating, whereas the youngest state was and will be the United Kingdom. All countries went upward over the period. According to the data, the percentage of pensioners in Germany in 1988 accounted for one fifth of all population, while the proportions in the United Kingdom and Canada were 14.23 and 16.32 respectively. After 12 years the percentage of old men in three countries rose, in Canada and Germany climbed by around 5% each, but the rise in the United Kingdom didn’t reach even 1%.At the end of the period given in question, Germany remained the oldest country with 30.42%. While Canada and the United Kingdom rose to 26.35% and 20.35% in turn.
There is less social contact between young and old. What are the reasons? What measures can be taken?
At the present time, the popualtion of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replacing them with mode buildings. To at extent do you agree or disagree?
Most countries allow 18 year old to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow driving at that age. Others think that the age of start driving should be at least 25 years. Discuss both views.
Some people believe that the goverment should takr care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say indiciduals should save during their working years to fund their own retirement. What is your opinion? Is it a positivr or negative development?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages fo this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
A recent newspaper article reports that a 14 year old boy, who seriously damaged his school, got a punishment to clean streets instead of being sent to the prison. Do you think young criminals should be sent to prison or should alternative forms of punishment be used?
In some cultures today, older people are enjoying their retirement from work by spending their money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than saving the money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
Do you think young people are better than older people to make good leaders? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some places old age is valued, while in othr cultures youth is considered more importnt. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building, this money should be spent on building modern architecture instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
People should be at least 21 years old before they are allowed to drive a car. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging populations
Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphone and computers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions.
The chart below shows the average hours spent per day in leisure and sports activities by youngest and oldest populations in the US in 2015.
Some people think that organizations would benefit more from young managers than from older one. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that they should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both these views anf give your opinion
At the present time, the popuation of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
In some cultures, older people are valued most highly. In other cultures, youth is valued more than experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion as to which age should be most valued.
The number of older people is increasing. Some people think this is causing problems in their countries while others feel that older people play an important role in society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large amount numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Directors and managers are mostly older people. Some people believe young people will become better leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
Leaders and directors in an organization are normally older people, hence should be considered, some people think younger leaders would be better. Discuss both the views and give your opinion?
Some people think that certain old buildings are more worth preserving than other ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days older people who have retired often choose to spend money on them. For example on holiday, rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Compare and contrast the advantages & disadvantages
Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and excerise every day they will become fit. However, these days older people are usually lonely and do not talk to others which makes them unfit and unhappy. What are the reasons how is can this resolved.
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school until they are older. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays more and more older people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important to keep your old friends than it is to make new friends. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
10.B.Some people think restoration of the old building takes huge amount of the government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to use this money for the development of new roads and buildings. 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-years old Child.
Write a letter to the parents, in your letters
• Explain why you would like the job
• Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You own an old item that you think is valuable and you would like to sell it. Write a letter to the owner of an antiques shop. In your letter:
explain how you found the shop
describe the item you would like to sell
say how much you would like to sell it for
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same styles as older houses. Others believe that the local council should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Directors and managers of organizations are often older people. Some people say that younger people should be leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【V1】There are both problems and benefits for high school students study plays and works of theatres written centuries ago. Discuss and use your own experience as examples.【V2】Do you think school should have curriculum asking students to play old dramas and works of theatres centuries ago?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
At the present time, the papulation of some countries includes a relatively large number of people adults, compared with the number of older people. DO the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages