Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workspace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
In many places new homes are required, but the only space available for building them is on the countryside. Some people believe it is most important to protect the countryside and not build new houses there. What us your opinion about this?
The chart below shows the places in which UK people gained access to the Internet from 1998 to 2004 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that robots and automation will never completely replace human workers in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Robots and artificial intelligent are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
“It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge
gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. Which is more important? Why? Write about
200-250 words to improve your opinions in this space”
Some people argue that universities should focus primarily on providing graduates with specific vocational training and practical skills for the workplace, rather than teaching a broad range of traditional academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Having more international sporting events (such as the Olympic Games) may promote world peace. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their tree. Second step is to rinse our product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacture. Afterwards, the pressing moment. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can and crushed with a convenient pressing matching. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of our product before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires a plenty of work-seven steps- and a specific knowledge.
Nowadays more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. Does the advantage of this development outweigh disadvantage.
The table below the results of a survey on workplace complaints in Germany in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some poeple think 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 employer. what, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Some people feel that young people face more pressure today than the equivalent age groups did in previous generations. Others think they have a much easier life than their parents did. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your workplace does not have a carpark, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Describe the problems this is causing
Explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company
Suggest a solution for the car park problem
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager.
In your letter
describe the problem the new employee has caused
explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee's conduct
say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
Some people like to own the place where they live, but other people like to rent where they live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
One of the major problems that faces todays goverments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment.Discuus this statement and give your opinion
In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in AI and automation technologies. Some argue that these technologies will lead to widespread job displacement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
people aim to achieve a banace between their work and lives, but few people achieve it, what are the causes of the problem? how to overcome it.
plan Abelow shows a health centre in 2005.plan b shows the same place in the present day.summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,make comparisons where relevant.
million of dollars are spent on space research every year. some pp argue that the money sjould be spent on improving living standards on earth. do you agree or disagree?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workspace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every yeas. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree
Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be healthy and have a balanced diet. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place, or 7 days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society?
Last month, you visited another town. You had arranged to meet up with a friend who lives in the town, but you were not able to do so. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - apologise for not meeting him/her - explain why you did not contact him/her earlier - suggest a time and place to meet in the future.
Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as a garden, yard, or balcony. Do you think this is more advantageous or more disadvantageous?
Your Friend has been offered a place on a cousre at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email . describe where you lived when you were a student at the university . recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation . warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
Write a letter to magazine and express your opinion about a problem you are faced with your neighbo
It is recommended that traditional market be phased out and replaced by supermarket and e-commerce. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some think the best way to reduce the time people spend in travelling to work is to replace the parks and gardens close to the city centers with apartment buildings where commuters can live, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the sahara desert or the antartic. What are benefits and disadvantages for tourists to visit such places?
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 experience from your own experience.
Space exploration and the possibility of colonizing other planets have become popular topics of discussion. What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in space exploration?
Millions of dollars are spent on space reasearch every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is important to keep your house and workplace tidy, with everything organized and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?
These days people are using the Internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Nowadays, while some think that it is good for business meetings and business training to be taken place online, others think it has cons. Discuss both views and given your opinion?
some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplaceI tidy. with everything organized and in the correct place what is your opinion about this
The usage of Credit cards and Debit cards seems to be a growing trend. Will plastic money completely replace the currency notes and coins used at present? Do you think this is a positive development?
A restaurant has placed for waiters in your local newspaper. write a letter to the applying fo the job
. explain what you are currently doing
. describe your suitabilitu for this area of week
. say when you can attedn an interview.
In some places old age is valued, while in othr cultures youth is considered more importnt. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
Nowadays people make new friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Other thinks that face-to-facec interaction is essential. Discuess both view and give your opinion.
Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces. how do you think this had changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
Recent advances in technology leads the fact that human workforce is gradually replaced with machinery. What are some problems caused by this trend, and how could they be dealt with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggpst possible solutions to the problem