The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
Most people think that truth should be objective rather than subjective when it comes to news. Do you think all news true. What is the function of newspapers.
People in some countries owning a home rather than renting one is considered very important. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
One long distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agreeor disagree?
Money should be spent on creating new buildings such as museums or town halls rather than renovating the existing one. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed rather than to work for a company or organization. why might this the case? what could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
The diagram below shows how leather goods are produced
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, people now wear western-stlyle dress such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clotithing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper ones. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that all mothers and fathers should be required to take a course that prepares them to be good parents. Do you agree or disagree?
There seems to be an increasing trend toward assessing students through exams rather than continual assessments such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for five different activities (Basketball, Swimming, Mathematics, Biology, and Chess) from 2000 to 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to learn foreign languages at primary school rather than at secondary school.describe the advantages and disadvantages
Governments and big companies should work together to reverse environmental damage, rather than expecting individuals to take responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You applied for and paid to attend a series of three work-related seminars due to begin next week. unfortunately, you have just received news that your father has been taken ill suddenly and you will have to return home to Hong Kong to see him. You are disappointed as the seminar would have been very helpful to your career and you were looking forward to attending.
Write a letter to the owner of the hotel. in your letter
advise them of your inability to attend express your disappointment and apologies
ask you can attend the seminar was at the later date
if there are no more seminar this year ask for a refund
Some people think schools should focus only on teaching the content of core subjects such as maths, science and languages rather than developing students creative thinking skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Nowdays many people choose to be self employed rather than to work for a company or organisation why might this be this case ? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed.
Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development? Please try to
Some people believe that employers should prioritize hiring people based on their social skills rather than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more business as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face-to-face.What is advantages and disadvantages of using technology for communication
some people think that the sense of competition in children should be encouraged. other bbelieve that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. discuss both views and give opinion.
In some countries the elderly is put into nursing homes rather than being taken care of by their family. Do you see this as a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that when designing a building, the most important thing to be considered is the function rather than the appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IN SOME COUNTRIES OWING THE HOME RATHER THEN RENTING ONE IS IMPORTANT ? WHY MIGHT THIS BE THE CASE? DO YOU THINK IT IS A POSITIVE SIDE OR NEGATIVE SITUATION?
n some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
In some countires , owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people Why might be this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirties rather than at a younger age. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
In today's World private companies rather than government pay for and conduct more scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. WHy might be this case? Do you think this has positive or negative effect?
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performance for general public. Do agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Governments should spend money on railway rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
It is better to bua just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Government needs for spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. Do you agree or disagree?
Most people prefer ready to eat food outside of their homes rather than home made food now.Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages.
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reason for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter: * Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about * Explain what you would like to do to help * Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Student should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits students individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside.to what extend do you agree or disagree?
With the increase of digital media available online, the role of the library has become obsolete. Universities should only procure digital materials rather than constantly textbooks. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this position and give your own point of view.
Some people think that urban spaces should be used for parks rather than for housing. Discudd both sides views and give your opinion
some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foriegn language at primary school rather than secondary school. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read ebooks rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
elebrities are famous for their weath and glamorous lifestyles rather than their achievements. This sets a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that idea?
These days, many people prefer to eat ready meals rather than cook at home. Why has it happen? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Shopping is the favorite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.