Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this Writing Part 1 task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below gives information about how people aged 25-34 are housed in the UK.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting on the main features,
Do not give your
opinion, just the facts.
and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
In some countries, online shopping is gradually replacing in-store shopping. Some people say that this is a
positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative impacts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Topic: Technology and its impact on society
Question: In recent years, advancements in technology have transformed various aspects of society. Discuss both the positive and negative impacts of technology on individuals and communities. Provide relevant examples and your own opinion.
Some poeple say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
Write about the following topic: Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impacts of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Human activities have negative impacts on plants and animals. Some say it’s too late to do anything about the problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the money used to preserve historic buildings and artefacts should came from goverment funds, while others believe that private organisations and individuals should pay for this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives. Do you agree that living in computer age has more advantages than disadvantages? Describe the positive and negative impacts of technology on our lives and give your opinion.
In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negative impacts?
Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
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Young people spend most of their free time in shopping malls . This has many negative impacts on young people and society. do you agree or disagree?
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life.
Why is this trend occurring?
What are the impacts of this development on both family and society?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Working abroad can help employees earn a great deal of money and gain more benifits however, some people think this trend has many nagative impacts. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working abroad.
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays.
Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Educators should teach facts only after their students have studied the ideas, trends, and concepts that help explain those facts.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
Some people think that children shouldn’t watch a lot of TV and play video games due to the negative impacts on their mental health. Others, otherwise, think that TV or video games help chilren be more creative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Professional sports are a very large industry in the world today.The most elite players can get contracts worth many millions of dollars.Some say there is too much money in sports and that it defeats the purpose of the actual game.Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
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 impacts of an aging population.
Working abroad can help employees earn a great deal of money and gain more benefits. However, some people think this trend has many negative impacts. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working abroad.
A job for life is no longer a reality. Many people are now employed on short-term contracts. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of employment for employees?
In spite of improvement in the healthcare by governments many people in developed countries are suffering from overweight and obesity.
What are the causes of this and what other the impacts
Write about the following topic:
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write about the following topic:
The secret to success in life.
Getting the right qualifications
Contacts
You should explain which factor is more important in achieving success, giving reasons to support your answer.
In many parts of the world, people are choosin gto have fewer children. Why do you think this is happening? What impacts may it have on society?
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed quickly. To what extent do you think societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationship with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism?
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts worldwide have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Exposure to international media, such as films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. What do you think of these impacts?
Do you think that the advantages of these impacts outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
Some people argue that because the internet makes it so easy for children to access facts, schools should not focus on teaching facts.Instead, they should focus on developing children’s skills and potential, and their relationships with other people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that giving aids to the poor countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree ?
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?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Many people believe that social network sites such as fb have had a huge negative impacts on both individuals n society. To what extent do you agree.
Some children recieve almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children recieve too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impacts on the child.
Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school?
What do you think the role of a parents should be in their child education?
Working abroad can help employees earn a great deal of money and gain more benefits. However, some people think this trend has many negative impacts.
what are the advantage and disadvantage of working abroad.
Certain people claim that the most efficient method to form an opinion on a topic is by utilizing any accessible information source. On the contrary, there are individuals who assert that it is better to rely exclusively on a limited number of reputable channels when in search of facts and data. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access toinformation about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects theperson who is being accused of the crime.Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that ajury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision aboutthe case.Do you agree or disagree?
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
Professional sports are a very large industry in the world today. The most elite players can get contracts worth many millions of dollars. Some say there is too much money in sports and that it defeats the purpose of the actual game.
Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Use examples from your own experience to support your answer.
Write about the following topic:
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games.
What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You should write at least 250 words.
The impacts of increasing life expectancy to people and society 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.
Some people say in all levels of English from primary schools to universities tomuch time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have negative impacts on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe it is a good idea for students to work part-time to ensure better opportunities in the future.
Others are of the opinion, job during study distracts the individual.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In modern society , there has been a major concern that many couple have delayed parenthood. Some explanations for this social trend will be put forward before an analysis of its impacts on society and family life is given. Advantage and disadvantage this trend?
Films and computer games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have negative impacts on society and should be banned, while others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
While some people consider global warming to be more pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has more devastating impacts on our worlds. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the negative impacts on society and family life?
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 impacts of ageing populations.