In today’s world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific reseach. Do you thingk the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
A report by UNEP, states that the human populations have been over-exploiting the Earth’s natural resources by unsustainable development. As a developing country, Vietnam has also been undergoing unsustainable development. Discuss some major causes and effects of this social issue in the context of Vietnam. Give reasons and examples from your reading, experience observations to support your point of view.
You have received a letter from your university of Albion demanding a reason for your absence from an exam. You were ill that day, but failed to submit the evidence. Write a letter to the Examinations Committee explaining your situation.
You should include:
• Apologies for the situation
• Identification for yourself (Name, Student Number, Case Number)
• An explanation of what had happened and any possible evidence you may have
Possible resolutions to consider
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that Governments impose extra taxes on flights to restrict tourism industry. It is undeniable that tourism has become an essential part of our life.
The diagram shows the process of electricity production through Ocean Thermal Energy Conversation (OTEC).
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no acccess to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being acccused of the crime. Same lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts begfore they reach their decision abouthe case. Do you agree or disagree?
Computers these days can translate all kinds of language with great accuracy. Hence, our children will not need to learn more languages in the future. Do you agree or disagree?
Traffic congestion is becoming a serious issue in many cities around the world. What are the causes of this problem, and what measures can be taken to address it?
You recently purchased an electronic device from an online store, but it arrived damaged. Write a letter to the customer service team. In your letter:
Describe the product and the date you bought it.
Explain the problem with the product.
State what action you would like the company to take.
The two maps illustrate changes that have taken place in an area from 1995 to teh present.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefitsif society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantegs of having an ageing peoplulation outweogh the disadvantages?
Nowadays more and more people read news on the Internet. Nevertheless, newspapers will remain an important source of news and information for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Even though some cities have extensive public transportation systems, many people still drive cars. Why do you think this happens? How can people be encouraged to use more public transportation?
These days, many university courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant disadvantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
ou and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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some unvierstities now offer their courses on the internet so that people can study online . Is this a positive or negative development ?
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
The tables below give the information about sales of Faietrade labelled coffee and benanas in 1999 and 2004 in five Eropean countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
14.With computers and the Internet, people can study and work without going to school or a company. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Some student work while studying.This often results in lacking tome for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the cause of this? What solution can yoi suggest?
In a number of countries around the world, income inequality is a growing issue. What are the causes of income inequality and how it can be dealt with?
An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What are the solutions to solve the problem?
Write a letter to an airline manager regarding your bad experience on a recent flight.
Pease say
Where and when did you fly?
– What happened on the flight?
– Give a suggestion how this issue could be resolved or prevented.
letter to a company manager about a problem in an online purchased item. – describe the item -what is the issue -what you expect the manager to do
Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good workers, rather than benefitting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, an increasing number of young people display anti-social behavior and a lack of respect for others. What are the causes of this problems? can you suggest any solution?
You are librarian and a local residant wrote to you asking to host a community event in the library .
Write a letter to him :
-tell what kinds of events can be held
-tell the procedurec for hosting events in the library
-the rules for hosting an event
These days is it much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the diadvantages ?
Ambition is an important characteristic of people. How important is it for people to make success in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic for success
You have bought a new home recently and you want to hire an interior decorator. Write a letter to the interior decorator seeking information about his services. In your letter • let him know how you came to know about his work/name • specify about your condominium {flat) • discuss your furnishing taste
European countries have experienced severe heat waves. What do you think are the main causes of this phenomenon, and what measures should governments take to mitigate its effects?
Some people think we should do more to prevent crimes, while others believe that we can do little for this problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think international events such as the Olympic Games are important and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Environmental problems are serious in many countries. It means that the only possible way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
In many countries crime rates amon teenagers are higher than among other age groups. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to solve it?
U recently attended short course at college and left an electronic device behind in the classroom. Write an email to the course administrator. In your letter
1-Give details of the course u attended and explain what happened.
2-Describe the device and where u left it
3- Tell the course administrator what would u like him to do
NOWADAYS many people complain that they have difficulites getting enough sleep. what problems can lack of sleep cause? what can be done about lack of sleep?
In some areas of the US , a curfew is imposed in which tennagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a prtaicular time at night unless they are accompained by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
in some counties an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. it is therefore necessary for goverments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some believe that ideas and information should be completely open, and there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, Newspapers, internet ). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that governments should limit the freedom of the media in some circumstances?
many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why in most societies they have greater role in arising children. others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting.what is your opinion.
ore and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
There have been many intentions in the human history , such as the wheel . some people think that the most important things is the internet . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The local council has some funds to invest in the neighborhood. They have asked for suggestions from the public.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• thank them for considering the public’s opinion
• explain ways in which the funds can be utilised
• offer some ways in which you can contribute to the council
The table below shows carbon dioxide emissions from transport in three European countries in 1994 and 2004.
should children be allowed to make their own decisions. discuss both views and express an opinion
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that individuals are born with leadership skills. Do you agree or disagree with this view. Is there any other way by which the leadership qualities can be developed