A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employee work from home, using a computer and Internet to connect with the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way.
Communication between family members has decreased in recent times. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
REVISION ----- All large companies should provide sports and community facilities to the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
some people say that smartphones anh the internet are the reasons for breaking communication among family members. what's your opinion
You are a commuter. One morning on your way to work you suddenly fell ill and lost your consciousness. One gentlmen on the same bus sent you to a hospital. Write a letter to the company where the gentlmen works to extend your greatfulnes.
Some people believe that all teenagers should have to do unpaid work during their free time in order to help the local community. They think this would benefit the teenagers doing the unpaid work but also society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should be responsible for improving public health. Others, however, believe that everyone in the community should take part in this issue. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A government's role is only to provide defense capability and urban infrastructure, such as roads, water and power. All other services, such as education, health and social security, should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or 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:
Even in today's advanced era, many people believe that bicycles are the best way to commute from one place to another. How far do you agree or disagree?
You recently attended a seminar at a local community center and noticed some issues with the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the community center to express your concerns. In your letter:
Describe the issues you observed.
Explain how they affected your experience.
Suggest what could be done to resolve the problems.
Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Give advantages and disadvantages of the TV. Include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, truancy is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wilder community?
Organized tours to remote areas and communities are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breaking down geographical barriers and enabling people, who would normally never have the chance to meet, to communicate. What are the advantages of international communication online? Are there any disadvantages?
Some people argue that it is important for individuals and communities to recycle their waste, while others believe it is the responsibility of the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people suggest that social networking and online communication have increased social isolation. In what ways do you think this has happened? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
International communities should act immediately to encourage countries to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are resident of a community and found a gold chain. Write a letter to the manager to find the owner.
Nowadays many people now have the freedom to work an live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently attended a training course organised by a local community centre. You were very satisfied with the course and the support provided by the staff.
Write a letter to the manager of the community centre. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Explain what you liked about the course and the service provided
•Give some suggestions for improvement
Many shops today stay open later than in the past and this has an effect on shoppers and the community. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that certain criminals should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind the bar. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that a single language should be adopted globally to facilitate international communication and understanding. Others say that this would lead to a loss of culture and identity. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
It has been said that world is becoming a global village in which there are no boundaries to trade and communication. Some believe that this is a postive development, while others say that this would bring certain harms to cultures. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In the modern world,it is possible to shop, work and communicate whith peoplevia internet without any face-to-face contact with others. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In modern world the images ( photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To extent what do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that unpaid community service should be compulsory for high school students such as work for charity, important environment and aware younger to sports. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The government should spend money on promoting sport and art in schools, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree? “Television has hurt the ability of people to communicate with one another.” Please write a short and well-organized essay in about 250 words to express your own arguments supported with relevant examples.
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the three of the following as media of communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective: Comics, books, radio, television, film, Théâtre
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers are the most important factor, other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Millions of people today are travelling father and father throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, others think that its influences are positive Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
Nowadays communities take advantage from significant relationships that we have with foreigners through several way like international tourism and economic benefits. There are certainly many logical reasons to support this point which will be discussed in this essay.
The Internet has brought many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we can do things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Is this a positive or negative development?
These days, an increasing number of people in many cities know little about their neighbors and do not have a sense of community. What do you think are the causes and what solutions can you suggest?
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group does
explain why the group is good for the community
suggest alternative days and times for practice
You should write at least 150 words.
The maps show the changes of a community center 10 years ago and until the present
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting
Some experts opine that a new language should be introduced for all countries for international communication. Do you think the benefits of introducing a new international language will outweigh the problems?
n the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people spend their time in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community or even better climate. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet without face to face. To what extent this is positive or negative? Give your views.
Many people say that the way we communicate has improved because of advances in technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say now there is less communication between the family numbers than in the past . To what extent Agree or disagree?
In many countries, shops open for longer hours daily every week. What is the negative or positive effects of this on the shoppers and local community. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.