The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing
Some people belleve that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The best way to make people use cars less is make them pay a road toll on busy roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write about 250 words.
You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia.
You left a file with important documents in your room.
Write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Some cities ban private cars from entering the centre and force people to use bicycle and buses. Do the advantages of this police outweigh the disadvantage
It is often said that it is not necessary to have a tertiary education to become a successful businessman. To what extent to you agree or disaree with this statement?
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages”. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company.
In the forthcoming, all cars buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
Give your reason for writing
Tell about your education
Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that people in senior positions alone should make decisions in a business, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
the top piority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime ’such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (eg. Business, scholarship, etc). Discuss both view and give your opinion
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors—agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services—to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
the top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsbilities . To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some people think that the best way to run a business is within the family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a family run business?
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
There are three main things to consider before writing your essay:
1. Tone (formal or informal)
Sometimes students are friendly with their tutors, but I think it would be better to write a formal letter. Start with your tutor’s surname (e.g. Dear Mr. Smith,) and end with “Yours sincerely,”. Avoid contractions (write “I am” instead of “I’m”), and avoid using informal idioms or expressions. Be polite rather than friendly.
2. Purpose
The main purpose of this letter is to inform your tutor that you are leaving the course. Make this clear straight away (e.g. I am writing to inform you that...). Then cover the three points, writing a short paragraph for each.
3. Ideas
I recommend spending a few minutes planning ideas for each of the task points before you start writing. You need to decide what the evening course is about, what your full-time job is, a reason why you are too busy with work to continue with the course, and whether you want to leave completely or perhaps continue at a later date.
t has become more common for people to move to other countries for business. While there are some advantages that children can gain from this trend, it is often believed that children can have negative impacts. I believe that the benefits will outweigh the since children are more motivated to speak multiple languages despite the fact that they often suffer from a sense of isolation caused by their frequent moves.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do
Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweigh the disadvantages for individuals and businesses? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a postive or negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? and do you thinkg it is a positive or negative development?
Many small businesses are being forced to close because they cannot compete with multinational corporations. What problems does this cause, and how can those problems be solved?
The graph below shows the average number of UK commuters travelling each day by car, bus or train between 1970 and 2030.
Marketing and promotion is the key to a successful business. To what extent do you agree?
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
The top pritority of businesses is making money,and they do not need to have social responsibilities.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
r) Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
some people think yhat the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that businesses mainly benefil. discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...........,
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business.
* In your letter: Give a brief description of the business
* Mention what you'd like to be there on the website.
* Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
It is an increasing trend of businesses to neglect the environment to further their profits. What problems can this cause? What measures could resolve them?
some people are of the opinion that the key to success and business is to possess a unique product to sell. to what extent do you agree or disagree.
Write a letter to your friend asking him or her to take care of your childern while you are away on a business trip. In your letter, Write what they like to eat . Write how they would spend their time. Suggest an arrangement to pick them up after the trip.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific reasearch, business and the academic world. Other believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are going on a business trip for few days and have arranged to leave your children with a friend who will look after them.
Write a letter to your friend including
-tell your friend what kind of food your children like and dislike.
- give details of activity your children enjoy.
- Suggest arrangements for collecting your children after your trip
traffic and accomodations problems are increasing and the government should encourage businesses to move from cities to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
A business partner and his team have recently visited your organization, and one of the team members left a coat behind. Write a letter to your business partner.
In your letter
Say what you liked about their visit
Explain why you think the coat belongs to one of their team members
Tell them how you plan to return it
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As the transportation and accommodation problem increases in big cities, some governments are encouraging the business move from the city to the rural area. Do the advantages of the outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicle will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people think that increasing business and cultural relationship between different countries is positive development. Others believe that this might be reason of loss of national identities of the country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT THERE ARE THINGS INDIVIDUALS CAN DO TO HELP PREVENT GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. OTHERS BELIEVE THAT ACTION BY INDIVIDUALS IS USELESS AND IRRELEVANT AND THAT IT IS ONLY GOVERNMENT AND LARGE BUSINESESS WHICH CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
You work in a busy but poorly organised office and you are keen to be promoted. Your employer needs to find a new supervisor for your department.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter:
- ask to be considered for this job
- explain why you would be a suitable candidate
- outline the current problems and the changes you would like to make
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their product are new in some way, Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many countries small shops and towns centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
The topic priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibility. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? (Xada)