In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays media should include more good news in there publication. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reason from your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge and experience.
Currently, products of skin whitening or lightening are more profitable globally. Discuss the causes of this trend and its effect on health and the society. Use relevant examples from your experiences
These days, children tend to spend a great deal of time playing computer games. Some believe this is a beneficial trend while others think it is detrimental. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, online education is becoming more and more popular. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon? Use specific details and examples to explain your opinion.
In the last 20 years, there have been significant developments in the field of information technology IT ,for example, the world wide web and communication by E-mail.However,these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future . To what extent do you agree with this view?
Nowadays, more people are choosing to live with friends or alone rather than with their families. This trend is likely to have a negative impact on communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The continued rise in the world´s population is the greatest problem faced by the humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity
I many places, new homes needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is omre important to protect the coutryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, increasing numbers of people are becoming interested in learning about the history of the house or building where they live. What are the reasons behind this? How can individuals research this?
In some countries, some criminal trials are shown on TV so people can watch the trials live. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more companies are allowig employees to work from home/ allowing students to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negavtive development?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books ,they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi tech media such as computer software, videos, DVDs. To what extent do agree or disagree with this statement.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
* describe some possible dasadvantages
* say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
In many places today, rapid lifestyle changes are affecting family relationships. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that people today have more choices than they need. 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.
When there is a rise in the standard of living, people in the cities are more benefited than those in rural areas. Please give your opinion on the problems arising from this discrimination.
– Take a look at the chart below and perform the task as outlined: This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of
expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit
card stateme
In some part of the world, it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development?
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
Nowadays many animals are about to disappear from the earth forever. What are the causes and some solutions for this?
Companies invest millions of dollars in advertising to persuade consumers to buy their products. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages for the consumer? FAtima
These days’ children are surrounded by electronic devices such as personal computers, tablet computers, and smart phones, and they learn to use them at a very early age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Some believe that it is better to get advice from old people compared to young people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
it is very important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what exent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast foods. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer countries. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
ou recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
In your letter, say:
what the conference is about
how you know about the conference
explain to him/her why it is important that you attend this conference
You should write at least 150 words.
These days, many people buy new products even if they can not buy and fall into debt. Do you think this culture is good? What should we do to prevent such a culture?
It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disgree with this statement?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples.
Watching too much television reduces people’s capacity to think for themselves. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Today, there are more television channels than ever before. Some people think this leads to more choices for television viewers. Others, however, believe this causes the quality of television programmes to decline. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
Describe what the book is about
Explain how the book influenced you
Say whether this book would be likely to influence people.
The supplied line graph displays average carbon dioxide discharges per individual UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007. Overall, while CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom and Sweden experienced a decline, emissions in Italy and Portugal displayed significant growth. Among the four countries,the United Kingdom consistently had the highest emissions througout the period, while Portugal had the lowest emissions initially however saw the substantial increases over time. In 1967 CO2 emissions in metric tones of the in Italy and Portugal witnessed with a steady annual rise, while United Kingdom initially had was a peak, around 11 CO2 emissions in metric tones throughout the entire period. However, CO2 emissions in Unites Kingdom fell gradually from 1967 to 2007. At this level Swedon soared in 1967 before experiencing with dipped to 2007. Meanwhile CO2 emissions in metric tones of the Italy, Portugal witnessed with upward trend. The amount of CO2 emissions surged between 1967 and 1977 with CO2 emissions approximately 1 and 4 respectively. In 1977, there was a steadily steady increase.
Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Nowadays, many people travel to foreign countries for holidays. Why is it the case? Is this a positive or negative development for the countries they travel to?
Nowadays there is a rapid increase of rubbish amounts all arounf the world . What are the causes and solutions of this problem .
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t
afford.
What are the reasons for this behavior?
What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?”
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? *Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.*
People want to immigrate to rich countries. What are the reasons? Is this positive or negative?
What mistakes are in this text? The question it answers is Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
*In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community.* *What are the causes of this problem?* *How can it be solved?*
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a
letter to your employer. In your letter:
explain why you need this time off
give details of when you want this time off
say who can do your work when you are away