Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past 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? Give reasons for your answer.
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and noticed your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened. Tell the manager you are not able to collect the refund and suggest a refund method and say what do you want him to do
Zoos are sometimes necessary but are a poor alternative to the natural environment. Discuss arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos.
ome people consider price as most important thing to buy product (such as cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
1)Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
2)Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
3)Suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir,
Young people are meeting too much stress these days from educational, communal and promotion outlooks. What are the causes of these stresses and what actions should be brought to decrease these compressions?
robot teacher Some people feel that with the rise of artificial intelligence, computers and robots will take over the roles of teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The breakthroughs in medical science are by far the most significant advances in world society over the last two centuries. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies for young people in some countries. It is undeniable that having a little bit of leisure time has become an essential part of our life.
Some people believe that the development of artificial intelligence will make human labors obsolete, others think that work performed by humans will always be important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The tables show how many international student studies in canada and the united states by country of origin
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and example ?
Human activity has negative effect on plants and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything. Some people believe that effective act can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that development of business result in a loss of cultural ties between countries. Other people contradict this belief. Give your opinion.
In some countries, the criminal trials are shown on TV and the general public can watch them. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantage?l
The chart gives information about the average annual water consumption in kilolitre per property in Australian cities, namely Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra for last year, while the pie chart that shows the distribution of Australian water consumption by the year 2014.
Some people believe that environmental issues should be the first priority of humanity in the 21th century. To what extent do you agree with the view expressed?
The money spent by governments on space programmers would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A council is closing a youth’s recreational centre because it is not being used often by the youths. Write a letter to the Council Mayor. In your letter:
• Explain why youths rarely use it.
• Write on the importance of the playground.
• Suggest ways to increase use by youths.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good you want to tell how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer.
say how you tell about his performance
give details of your musical activity
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activites
Some governments today seek to monitor the general public’s electronic communications (in the form of phone calls, texts, and emails) saying that this reduces crimes. Many people oppose this, however, saying that it erodes individual freedoms. Discuss the aspects of this debate and give your conclusion to the discussion.
Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for people to take risks both in their personal and professional lives. Do you think that advantages of taking taking risks overweigh disadvantages?
The chart below shows the result of a survey of patients who stayed in three different wards of a hospital. It shows what percentage of the patients replied ‘very good’ about various aspects of their hospital experience. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Families who do not send their children to government-financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that support universal education._ * Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Computer and A.I. technology are increasingly being used for online educaion. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
in many countries, formal exams are used to assess the student abilities to judge the success of their education. what are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess student's abilities? do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel
• explain why they were unhappy about the food
• suggest what the manage� should do to improve the food in future
Some people believe that hard work and determination are important in achieving success.Many people on the other hand are of the opinion that other factors play a vital role. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Percentage of Australian men and women doing regular physical activity: 2010
Every several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To some extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
you work for an international company, and would like to spend six month working in its head office in another country.
write a letter to you manager. in your letter
explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six month
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for her/his help in arranging it
Some people believe that there has to be an age limit regarding the users of social media to prevent possible problems they can cause. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think it is logical to design a social media application only for children and teenagers?
You had a meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write to a local newspaper to give the feedback.
In your letter, you should say:
• where the restaurant located
• what you had for the meal
• why do you recomxmend this restaurant to others.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer language in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
A local college is having an international day. You want to speak about your country to students from different cultures.Write a letter to the college head. In your letter:
Tell him/her about the topics that you are going to talk about.
Explain why would they be of interest to the students
Ask about any arrangement that you need to make to give the talk.
you and some friends ate a mean at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
give details of your visit to restaurant
explain the reason for celebration
say what was good about the food and service
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media?
The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005
This bar chart provides the information about International graduated students of Canadian universities by 2001 and 2006.
Working from home has become more common with technological advances; however, it has many challenges associated with it. What are some of the challenges that someone working from home may face? What some of the influences on society of more people work from home? What is your opinion?
Public museums and art galleries are not needed because people can see historical objects and artistic works by using computers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today’s teenagers struggles with many social issues. Some people think that this is because their parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe people can not solve environmental problems. Whereas, others believe in individuals are responsible for solving environmental problems. discuss both views and give your opinion
The chart below shows the percentage of children doing regular physical activity in the UK and the world average in 2018. summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The column chart shows the percentage of male and female in various age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
Some people claim that goverments should be responsible for taking care of the essential needs of the elderly, while others argue that it should be the elderly that should do so. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Experts say that if the elderly spend time with others and exercise daily, they will enjoy better health and happiness. However, many elderly individuals suffer from loneliness and lack of physical fitness. Discuss the causes of these problems and provide solutions.
Traditional ideas from older people about the way to live and behave are not helpful to young people and their futures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?