Due to the rapid development and expansion of supermarkets in some countries many small, local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local businesses will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1. Some people think that the best way to reduce the fourth dimension spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with buildings apartments for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own public opinion. ( Society )
Some people say the fashion industry is bad for the environment, as it encourages consumers to buy new clothes all the time. Do you agree or disagree? Keywords: fashion; environment Type: Agree & Disagree
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. Do the advantages of this trend outweight the drawbacks?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disgree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlwdge or experience
You should spend 40 minutes for this task Some people believe that children should be allowed to make their own choices on everyday matters, such as food, clothes, and entertainment. Others believe that if children are given too much freedom, they will become selfish. Discuss both views and give your opinion. You must
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with you purchase write a ltter to the company that you bought the clothing from in your email: - give details of purchase. -describe the problem. - explain why you need a replacement urgently.
Science can now offer people a life expectancy of close to one hundred years or even more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates some problems. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.
in the past, people wore their traditional clothes and followed their cultures. these days, most people wear similar clothes and therefore look very similar to one another. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and citites closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?”
Some people think that modern life is generally close to the ideal, while others think it needs to be significantly improved. What is your opinion?
Nowadays, more and more people don't wear their national clothes, and the clothes look almost the same all over the world. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The graph below represents the total of exports of clothing from 3 different countries over a time period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to the local council about plans to close a children's playground in your area.
In your letter, you should:
1) Say why children are not using the playground.
2) Explain how important the playground is for the local community.
3)Suggest how the playground could be improved.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters ( such as food, clothes and entertainment ) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes, other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that effect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion:
Is it better to buy few expensive clothes , rather tahn lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
The growth Of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge.
In modern life, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below Shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and two 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Testing is a difficult issue. Some think coursework and continuous assessment is best, others prefer the traditional closed examination, while some like online testing. Which way is preferable in your opinion?
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-request advise about a gift for his/her family
-ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
-find out about the food
“A doctor should never disclose medical information about his patients” What does this statement mean? Argue to the contrary. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Across the world, local shops are closing due to losing customers to online competitors. What problems does this produce? And what solutions can you suggest to overcome them?
A council is closing a youth’s recreational centre because it is not being used often by the youths. Write a letter to the Council Mayor. In your letter:
• Explain why youths rarely use it.
• Write on the importance of the playground.
• Suggest ways to increase use by youths.
In many Countries, small shops are closing. Give your reasons about this. Is it positive or negative? Give examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters ( such as food, clothe and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individual s who only think about their own wishes. other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the number ofshops that closed and the number ofnew shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
Some argue that social networking sites bring people closer together, while others believe they contribute to loneliness. Discuss both sides and provide your own view.
The charts below show the total number of applicants the year before and the year after Doolittle University’s social media advertising campaign, organized by age range and how close the applicants live to the university.
Some people believe that zoos are cruel so that they should be closed. However, some people hold the belief that these place are actually in terms of animal protection. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothing. Do you agree or disagree?
It is better to buy Just few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development?
Your local council is considering closing a sport and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
.give details of how you and friends or family use the centre
.explain why sport and leisure centre is important for the local community
.describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
You have bougt some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from.
In your email give detalis of the purchase
describe the problem
explain why you need a replacement urgently
Some people think parents should supervise their children's activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, primary and secondary schools close for two months or more in the summer holidays. What is the value of long school holidays? What are the arguments in favour of shorter school holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table chart illustrates the number employees and manufactures in both England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Overall, the numbers of employees were dwindling whilst factories' numbers stayed roughly the same over the fifty-year period. Looking in closer detail to the table, it can be highlighted that the number of employees in 1851 was worth 477 100 for a total of 225 factories with a majority of males. A decade later, the number of factories jumped slightly to 227 with a noticeable decrease of employes, mainly composed by females, who represented 160 000 workers versus 131780 male workers. In 1871, the number of manufacturing facilities lifted overwhelmingly up, to nearly 3 times higher, with a steady decline for the employees’ number. However, men are this time more represented in the workers. This trend will continue until 1891, when the number of factories moved down from 721 in 1881 to 625 one decade later. With less workers and more males than females, the quantity of factories arrived to a point of 600 factories in 1901, involving a bottom of 61 000, concerning the total employee number. To conclude, we can say with confidence that throughout the second part of the 19st century, the number of factories increased with a significant decrease in the number of workers, no matter they are males or females.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your letter:
describe the item
explain what the problem is
say what you want the company to do.
In yhe modern world people no longer need to use food or products from animals such as medicine and clothing. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In the past, people wore clothes based on their culture or where they came from. Today, people wear the clothes of the same style all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development.
the graph below show the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country betweeb 2011 and 2018
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, car and other items. Why is this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?