Despite warnings from various experts, there is still a tendency in big cities to build huge blocks of flats, which are seen as a quick solution to the problem of finding enough housing for people. Write a for and against essay in which you express your opinion about this issue.
Mobile phones and the Internet have made it easier to stay in contact with other people. However, as a lot of time is spent using telephones and computers, there is less face –to-face contact and direct communication. Is the growing use of communication technology a positive or a negative development for society?
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper protesting this development of a beautiful and necessary green space in your town Make suggestions for what people can of should do to stop the development.
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, what measurements can governments and individuals take to respong to this problem?
some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their abiliy to form personal relationships. other believe that these sites bring people together in beneficial way. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more children are being brought up in single parent families. What are the causes of this? What effects can be seen as a result of this?
Mrs Barrett an english speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
1. suggest how you could help her in her home
2. say why you would like to do this work
3. explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Mrs Barrett,
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world.School should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information, technology To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many high street shop have gone out of business in recent year . Why do you think this has happened ? is it a positive or negative development?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or The Antarctic. What areNowd disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The pie charts below show energy sources used in Australia in 2008 as well as predictions for 2030
In some countries, there has been an increase in adverstisements that try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys and other items. Parents often argue that these announcements are unfair. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
Hosting an international sporting event such as the Olympic Games is good for the country, regardless of the potential negatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that technology has made humans more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many countries today, crimet novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular.
Why do think these books and TV shows are popular ?
What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas ?
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to Japan for different purposes between 1990 and 2010.
Some people think that with combined effort on the part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated, while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Compare these two views. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many cities planers tendto arange shops,schools,offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other .Do you think theadventages of this police outweight the disadvantages
As a result of global warming, many countreis are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Some peole think that parents should read or tell stories to their children. Others think parents needn't do that as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
It is often clamied that women have achieved greater freedom and have access to the same oppurtunities as men.The pie charts below show some employment patterns in Korea.
You have seen an advert for a part-time job as a sales assistant in a clothes shop. Write a letter applying for the position
some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delieved on campus. Do you think this is positive or negative?
Today more and more tourists are visiting where condition are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
Some people believe that sports are an essential part of school life for children while you should give reasons for your answers and include. ideas and examples
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more excercise and spend more time with their family and friends whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems.What are the causes o this and what are some solutions
Your internet connection has been slow and intermittent Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain about. In the letter: –
Describe the problem and why you are unhappy –
Arrange for an engineer to visit your home –
Request a reduction in your bill
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in different continents. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015. (the piano was over 10% in 2005, over 20% in 2010, about 35% in 2015; the guitar was over 10% in 2005, about 18% in 2010, 40% in 2015; the drums was about 5% in 1005, about 4% in 2010, about 10% in 2015; the violin was 10% in 2005, 9% in 2010, 5% in 2015)
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In your letter
• describe the training course
• say how it will help improve your job performance
• explain how much time you need off and ask for permission
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
Many young people today leave their parents’ homes in rural areas to study or work in big cities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The international committee should act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce fossil fuels, such as gas and oil. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The age of information technology has taken a lot of people by surprise. While, it has become a way of life for some, others know very little about it. Eventually we will have a polarized society and this will lead to serious social problems. Form an opinion based on the info above and write a well-reasoned essay.
some people said professionals such as doctors or engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training while other said they should be free to work in another country DISCUSS BOTH WIEV AND SAY YOUR OWN
Art is considered as an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However these days fewer and fewer appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
New research has shown that overeating has become a bigger problem in the world than hunger. What are the reasons of this problem?How can ssolve it?
women works as well as men nowadays, so some people say that men and women have to do household works equally. To what extent do you agree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To whatt extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternatives sources. Discuss both views and give own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and enigneers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
many aspect of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. how has global fashion become such a strong influence on people's lives? do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
In some counties, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other older people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
Some people believe that the development of technology has a negative impact on education. Others argue that technology has greatly enhanced the learning experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that tourism has many negative effects on the countries that people travel to. How true is this statement? What can tourists do to reduce the harmful effects of tourism on local cultures and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaples from your own experience.