Academic Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world-wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You were invited by a friend to go on a holiday together, but you couldn't attend.Write a letter:
•apologize for not being able to join them on the holiday
•explain the reason why you couldn't attend
•suggest another time or activity to meet and spend time together
Companies are responsible only for making money for their investors. Therefore, they should not be held accountable for the environmental and social costs of their business activity to society as a whole. Businesses should do no more than concentrate on making profit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
These days many young people are spending less time doing outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and enjoing nature. What are the reasons for it? How can we encourage them to do more of these activities?
Some think that societies should take action to fight climate change, while others believe it is better to learn to live with it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The chart below shows the popularity of Brighton attractions among tourists between 1980 and 2010.
Some people say that the educational success of a student is the result of the work of a good teacher. Others say it depends on the character of the student. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The use of social media is replacing face to face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages.
The hotel where you and your family spent the weekend did not offer the service they had promised. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: • Introduce yourself. • Explain the problem. • State what action you would like from the hotel. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed became of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, more teenagers want to become actors or singers. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Ohter argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart shows the of cars manafacture's total sales in North America, Asia, South America and Europe
Some people think the government founding should not be used for supporting art and culture, others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the population anf the culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Some people believe that children should be involved in educational activities in their free time. Others argue that this puts too much academic pressure on a child. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some pepole say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and becom disciplined. Others argue that teenagers should not sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work . Discusee both views and give your opinion.
during a recent plane Journey you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain ofrestaurants. you talk to him and he suggested that you should contact him about possible
job in one of his restaurants. write a letter to this businessman. in your letter:
remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Many people aim to achieve balance between work and life, but only a few people achieve it. What problems will be caused by poor work-life balance? How can its negative impacts be prevented?
technology is transforming the way education is being imparted. Discuss the advantages and potential drawbacks of digital learning platforms and their impact on traditional education systems.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugars which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend invited you to his\her party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1- explain why you cannot come
2- give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner.
3- suggest another time to meet.
Some people believe 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 these views and give your own opinion.Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Not enough students choose science subjects in universities in many countries. What are the reasons and what are the impacts on our society
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bircks for the building industry. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Many people think that every individual is responsible for their happiness, but some people believe that there are other external factors that influence us. Discuss both views and give your own oppinion
Some people think that the only way to have success in business is to have a unique products. What factors do you think influence the success of a company?
In today`s job market, it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this question.
Some people believe that natural ability is necessary to excel at sports. Others believe that hard work and practice is more important. Discuss both views and add your opinion.
Write a letter to your manager to nominate a person for best employee of the year award.
Who is this person?
Why did you choose him?
What is the characteristic of a good employee?
In the developed world, average life expectancy 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.
There is growing evidence that man-made activities are making global temperatures higher. What might be the man-made causes of temperatures rising? How should we deal with this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or health club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Cars have become a convenient and economical form of transport and as a result, the use of cars has increased dramatically during the last century. Discuss the problems this increase has created, and offer some practical solutions.
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
The diagram illustrates the linear process of producing steel rods in the furniture industry.Overall,there are several stages in making steel rods, commencing with raw metals being extracted from the mine, going through mechanical and metallurgical techniques to ensure the shapes,and eventually being ready for quality control. To begin with ,raw material is loaded in the slit after the mining extraction in order to prepare for the melting stage.During this step, those element is melted at high temperatures around 1300 and 1500℃. Once finished,metal which is candescent is refined in a smelting cabin,prior to being poured by a machine into ingots. At the following stage of this process, ingots are linked to a cooling reservoir,which is utilized for lowering down the temperature of the metallic components.Subsequently,cooled metal is casted in the strand form while simultaneously rolled by rollers.Later on, steel rods are heated by a machine, and surface checking takes place afterwards to measure their automation.Finally, after being resized by a cutter, steel rods are applied to a unique ID, ready for the inspection.
Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture, others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship that people make? Has this been a positive or negative developments?
Human activities have negative effect on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other believe that effecive measures can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opening?
In some countries, the government pays unemployed people on a weekly basis. How this would impact people as well as government? Do you agree or disagree with that?
Nowadays many young people are drawn towards dangerous sports. What makes them so attractive? What measures should be taken to regulate such sports and minimize the risks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patient's health, no matter how rich they are. Do you agree or disagree?
Sales of consumer products show the impact of advertisements, not the needs of people in different societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average ‘holiday’ is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
There are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
THE DIAGRAM BELOW SHOWS THE PROCESS BY WHICH BRICKS ARE MANUFACTURED FOR THE BUILDING INDUSTRY.
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has 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
Some people think that the government should spend taxpayers' funds on cultural activities such as music or art. Others think this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money this practice can act as an inactive for some but many also have a negative impact on others To what extent is this type of management effective ? Are there better ways to encourage employees to work hard?