some people believe that certain old buildings should be preserved more than others. What types of old buildings shuold be preserved? Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, Which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your lette
say what the participants liked about the hotel
explain why they were unhappy about the food
suggest what manager should do to improve the food in future.
Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some people believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Other, however, technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views
Electric vehicles are far less damaging to the environment when compared to gasoline cars. This is why governments all around the world should promote the manufacturing and use of electric cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company and you need some time off to attend a family celebration. Write a letter to the company’s manager. In your letter:
give details of the celebration
explain the reason why you need time off
suggest a way to have your work done during that time.
Economic growth is one way to measure a country's success, but what else should we look at? Which do you think is the most important?
Some people think that the individuals who make the most money are the most successful. Others believe that the most successful are those who contribute to society, such as scientists and teachers. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
In the 20th century, contact between many parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunication. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
“Some people believe that exercise is the key to good health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important.”
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
mojdeh, 10:03 AMSome people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen at TV and the internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
The diagram below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant
The bar graph represents the export of 5 distinct products by a nation, while the table illustrates the change witnessed in the values in 2015 and 2016.\ Overall, it is clear that the maximum export was of petroleum, while it was minimum for textiles. On the other hand, the value of all products increased over the time except gems and jewellery. To begin with the bar graph, in 2015, the maximum export was of petroleum products, which was nearly 61 billion dollars, followed by engineered goods at roughly 57 billion dollars. However, the least was of agricultural products and textiles, reported below 30 billion dollars. The figures for gems and jewellery was almost 42 billions dollars Over the year, the export inclined minutely for petroleum products and engineered by crossing 80 billions dollars, similarly a hike was noticed for textiles which reached to approximately 30 billion dollars. In contrast, the export fell down for gems and jewellery at exact 40 billion dollars. No change was seen for the agricultural products. In case of table, the value for textiles and engineered goods upsurged dramatically to 15.24% and 8.5%. Likewise, it went up gradually for petroleum products at 3% and agricultural products at 0.81%. Interestingly, the proportion dropped at 5.18% for gem and jewellery.
Directors large organisations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees. Some people think it is necessary, but others believe that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You recently bought an item of clothing from shop.you discovered that it had a fall and returned it to the shop for replacement or refund. However, the assistant told you that this was against the stores policy. Write a letter to the store manager, explaining the problem, you have had asked for a refund or exchange on the item.
Some people think that men anh women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
your local council has been doing roadworks along the road outside of your house. This has caused a lot of noise and inconvenience. Write a letter to your local councillor to complain. In your letter, Describe what has happened. Say why you are complaining. Explain what you would like your councillor to do.
Some people think that children should start to learn foreign language at a very early agr.Do you agree or disagree
The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020.
Many believe that an effective public transport system is a key component of modern city. What are the advantages and disadvantages of public transport?
You have recently learned about an opening for an internship at
a local company that you are interested in.
Write a letter to the director of the company. In your letter,
● introduce yourself
● explain how you learned about the internship
● explain why you would be suitable for the internship
These days,a considerable amount of advertising is directed at children.Should it be banned because of the adverse effect?To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how rainwater is collected and converted to drinking water in an Australian town. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the picture below.
Many species of animals all around the world are on the verge of extinction. Some say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say that we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the town of Riverport in 1900 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic 4: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?
n many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sports on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Mrs Barrette, 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
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the Internet has replaced their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The youth crime rate is rising rapidly in many countries. What is the reason for this trend? What can parents and teachers do to solve it?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional area outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer hobbies that involve the use of technology, while others enjoy hobbies that do not require any technological devices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some argue that schools should prioritize life skills such as working in a team and solving problems instead of traditional academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should be allowed to watch whatever TV programs they like, while others believe that parents should control what their children watch. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that after the child begins his/her schooling their teacher will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects. Some believe this tendency should be changed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Adults do very less exercise these days. Some people think that showing sporting events on the television such as Olympics and international tournaments can be the best way to encourage adults to do exercise. Others believe there are other effective ways to do so. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Support with relevant examples.
The maps gives information about changes in city hospital in 2007 and 2010
Team sports are generally promoted as a great way to keep fit and build character. However, sporting events such as soccer matches are often accompanied by violence between rival supporters and other forms of antisocial behaviour. If sporting events cause antisocial behaviour, can team sports really be good for us?
Making a complaint
You recently bought a new piece of equipment for your home but it did not work. You phoned the store but still no action has been taken. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
- describe what equipment you bought
- explain the problem with the new equipment
- say what would you like the manager to do
Some parents and teachers think that children's behaviour should be strongly monitored whereas others think that children should be allowed to behave as they want . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The number of older people is increasing in many parts of the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Many individuals abuse their power or influence to get their family members jobs that they might not be well-suited for. What are the problems created by this evil and suggest some solutions.
the line graph shows the amount of fastfood consumed by astrutalian teeagaer from 1975 to 2000
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for these resources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance.
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Discussion Type - Samples Question Some people claim that there should be some fixed guide lines in how to deal or implement changes in an organization, whereas others believe in other approaches to perform these changes. Discuss both of these views and state your own opinion.
The chart illustrates the consumption of three kinds of fast food by teenagers in Mauritius in 1985 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.