Some people think that supermarkets and manufacturers should reduce the amount of packaging materials. Others believe that it is the customer's responsibility to avoid buying with too much packaging. Discuss both ideas and give your opinion
In some countries, TV programmes are transmitted throughout the day and night. Some people think that 24 hour transmission has positive impact, while others believe that it is negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Someone says that job satisfaction is more important than job security, but others disagree. Discuss both views and address which one do you agree.
The chart below compares the percentage of time Australian mothers and fathers spent helping their children with four activities in 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Advertisements of snacks and toys have a great impact on children and their parents. So, the advertisement to children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree
Some people think that listening to music can be a useful way to improve the efficiency, but others believe that music distracts from daily routine. Give your opinion to this statement.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, liesure and work activities. What extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a [huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
The graph shows the percentage of tourists to Scotland, who visited four different attractions in Edinburgh from 1980 to 2010
Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports activities, but others think that people should have the freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Many manufactured food and dring products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consmume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will l earn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers shouldn’t sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some educationalists agrue that non-exam,atr-based subjects, such as music,drama,art and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary-school curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifactions through distance learning from the internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter describe the sutuation, explain why you cannot continue at this time, say what action you would like to take.
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Others, however, believe that people should be free to choose sports activities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think social media platforms have contributed to social interactions, while others believe it has reduced social interactions. Discuss both views and give your opinion
you recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
•describe the problems with the car
•tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The air-conditioner in your flat broke three weeks aago anf it is the middle of summer. You asked the landlord to repair it and he promised to send someone but no-one has contacted you yet. Write a letter to the landlord complaining about the situation. In your letter: explain the problem, remind the landlord about his promise, say what you want him to do.
Today it is common practice for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do the advantage of this new development outweigh the disadvantages.
The bar chart below shows a survey of a group of young professional aged 20 to 30 years old who ere asked to state which factors motivated them to succeed.
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
State why you cannot go
Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
Suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation. Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both points and express your opinion.
The diagrams below show the manufacturing process for making sugar from suger can
A glance at the graph provided reveals the proportion of tourists visiting four attractions in Brighton, Art Gallery, Pavilion, Pier, and Festival over 30 - year period between 1980 and 2010.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situations such as an, unsatisfactory job or shortge of money. Others argue that is better to try and improve such situations . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Recycling is a pointless activity, it is fraught with inefficiency. Governments need to develop policies to tackle waste and other issues at source. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
The map shows the plan for a new factory complex and housing area for employees. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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.
In some countries today, there is an attitude that ‘anyone can do it’ in the arts- music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
It's considered that good health is one of basic human needs. The question of whether private healthcare has more advantages or disadvantages is a complex issue that requires careful consideration of different factors. In my perspective there are more disadvantages than advantages when medical services are run by profit-making companies.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
You should write at least 150 words.
The table illustrates the number of employees and manufacturers in both England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Overall, the number of employees steadily declined, while the number of factories remained relatively stable over the fifty-year period. Looking more closely at the data, in 1851, there were 477,100 employees working in 225 factories, with the majority of workers being male. By 1861, the number of factories had slightly increased to 227, while the number of employees had noticeably decreased, with females making up the majority of the workforce—160,000 female workers compared to 131,780 male workers. In 1871, the number of factories surged dramatically, nearly tripling, though the decline in employee numbers continued. At this point, men became the predominant group among workers. This trend persisted until 1891, when the number of factories decreased from 721 in 1881 to 625. By 1901, with fewer workers overall and a higher proportion of men, the number of factories had dropped to 600, with the total number of employees falling to a low of 61,000. By means a turning point in history: by that time something changed.
Living in a country where have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problem. to what extent do you agree or disageree with this statement
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienece
some people belive that it is best to except a bad situation such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situation. discuss both views and give your own oppinion.
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
What is your motivation to learn a new language
•How can the teacher help you
When you will be ready to start
In the developed world,average life expectency is increasing.What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? people should only those books that about real events real people and start MS fact use specific reasons and detail to support your opinion
Some people believe that Art gives our lives meaning and purpose. Others believe that it is merely a distraction from real life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have bought a new camera but when you got home it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain the situation
• say what action you would like the company to take.
The line chart shows global population trends as a percentage from 1950 to 2040. To summarize information by selecting key characteristics and compiling a report and, if necessary, make a comparison.
Technology has impacted on the way people interact. These days, many people use technologies such as mobile phones and the internet to meet and communicate. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology to establish and develop relationships?
Travelling abroad is regarded as a valuable and good activity for young people, but some think it takes too much time and money. Discuss both view and give opinion.
The graph below gives information about the common activities children of different ages in the United States do as part of their bedtime routines. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Is fast food to blaim for obesity in society or is gaining too much weight is the responsibility of the individuals? What are the factors contribute the obesity? Why do you think that children are becoming obese.
some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
SPEAKING A FOREIGN LANGAUAGE HAS BEEN LINKED TO SOCIAL AND PRACTICAL PROBLEMS, TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE