A company is planning to invest in a new training program to enhance employee skills and productivity. The management team has to decide between two different approaches. Some people support that Develop online courses that employees can complete at their own pace, offering flexibility and convenience is better to consider while other believe that Organize in-person workshops led by expert trainers, providing hands-on experience and immediate feedback will be the better option.
The map is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket is planned for the town. The map shows possible sites for the supermarket.
Some people think that having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. Others think that it is not good because the quality of the program is lower. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Nowadays anima experiments are widely used to develop new medicines to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animal to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give your advice to your friend who is planning to move to a new city. In your letter
- Describe the different types of accommodation
- Give tips to find a good place to live
- Explain factors to your friend to consider when finding a place to live
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
•Say what would you do differently than last year
•Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
•Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
The graph gives information about annual consumption of energy per person in two years, 1990 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of these fashions
In many countries, a small number of people have extremely high annual incomes. These people should be required to pay a much higher rate of income tax. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph shows the annual income of languages-related jobs in US dollars in five cities.
Some people think that violent films and video games have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, government should provide free housing for people who cannot afford to pay it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Air transport is increasingly used to export fruit and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?
Individuals cannot alleviate the poverty that exists in the world; it is the responsibility of governments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phones should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are separated. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The three pie charts below shows the chnages in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001.
Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned. What are the main advantages of banning private education? Are there any circumstances ehre private education should be allowed? What is your own opinion on the matter?
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you cannot go anymore
Say who can go instead of you
Say why this person is a good person to go with
The chart below shows the number of households in Canada by their annual income in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that governments should spend more money on education in adult population who cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
High-rise buildings destroy the character of a city. Not only should new ones be banned but existing ones should be demolished and replaced with smaller buildings. To what extent do you agree? Use examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas abd separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of the policy outweigh the disadvantage
the threeb pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981,1991 and 2001
Some people think that plastic should be banned. Others believe that it is impossible to get rid of it. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show preferred social media channels for youth in the United Kingdom. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
When a new town is planned, it is more important to Public Park and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Your friend bought tickets to the theatre for both of you.
Write a letter to him to tell him that you cannot go to the theatre. In your letter:
Apologize
Explain the situation
Tell him what he can do with the extra ticket
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton , and planned future development of the site . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant. Assel The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton , and planned future development of the site . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant. Assel
This map illustrates the industrial are and the planned future development of the town of Norbiton.
Many countries have now banned smoking in public places. Some people feel that government should ban smoking entirely. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicles should be banned in city centers, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Question: If a person is found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while driving, they should be banned from driving for life, whether they were involved in an accident or not. Ak To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Pollution and damage to the environment always happen when a country grows and becomes richer, and these problems cannot be stopped. To what degree do you support or oppose this idea?
Many offices authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right of course. Give reason for your opinion.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident recently. People can see the same films, brands, fashion, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do disadvantage outweigh advantages?
Some people prefer panning for the future while others argue that we should focus on the present. Do you agree or disagree?
Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter,
– Say when and where you will meet him/her
– Explain where he/she will stay
– Tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.
6. Some films glorify criminal behaviour which might tempt some people into crime. Do you think such films should be banned?
The graph shows average annual expenditure on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, private cars are now banned from certain city centres. What are the advantages of such a system and do you feel that this is something that most cities should adopt?
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from television as well as from international sporting competitions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot rely on the same job or working conditions the whole life. What are the causes for these changes? How should people prepare for work in the future?
The graph below shows consumers’ average annual expenditure on cell phones, national and international fixed-line services in America between 2001 and 2010.
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. 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 differences between countries are becoming less and less evident, as people all over the world wear the same fashions, use the same brands, have similar eating habits and watch the same TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to as for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
say where and when you would like to go
include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
say what kind of information you would like to receive.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admission tutor.
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.