The first smartphone was released in 1992. By then year 2020 there may be as many as 2.5 billion smartphones in the world. The use of smartphones is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology and not our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, parents are deciding to have children later in their lives. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Society advance more most when people break from the traditions of the heir predecessors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Many people today think that studying in another country is a wonderful opportunity. Others believe this is a bad decision. Give the advantages and disadvantages of studying overseas in another country.
With the rise of e-book cone the decline in paper books. Some people see this is a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The table shows the income and expenditure of Brooklyn Hall, the building used to hire in over tThe table gives information about the total income and consumption of Brooklyn Hall in each place for 3 years. Overall, the profit of the hall has reduced in each year significantly.Also, the hire of rooms has the main amount of money in the period. Firstly, the hire of rooms had some small drop and rise but it can be considered steady. In contrast,the cafe had a gradual increase. In addition, the funding for the council tower was 20000 pounds but it dropped to 15000 pounds. On the other hand, funding of bodies had the same situation and it had a fall from 22000 to 20000 pounds in the second year and in the third year, it was 7000 pounds less than the first year. Moreover, the total income had a steady rise and started at 72000 and ended at 78000 pounds. However, the expenditure increased more, Therefore the profit decreased in every year and became 9 times less ( from 9000 to 1000 pounds).he period of three years.
Some companies make donations to local charities and community groups. Other companies do not and leave it up to their staff to decide whether to make personal donations. Should companies donate part of their profits to charities? State your opinion and provide reasons for your view.
You have decided to go on a holiday to a foreign country for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to go with you.
Write a letter to your friend asking him to accompany you. In your letter,
– explain where and when you want to go
– give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
– describe some of the things you want to do
It is important to give children the chance to act independently and make their own decisions from early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The graph below shows the percentage of university students studying arts degrees over four different decades in three continents.
n the last decade, there has been a great increase in global air travel. What do you think are the reasons for this and do you think it is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The supplied bar chart illustrates the proportion of adult male smokers in seven different nations along with the world average in the period 2000 and 2015. Overall, in contrast, the number of male smokers was less in 2015 rather than in the year 2000. Generally speaking, in the term 2000, Armenia calculated the high number of male smokers, while, Australia had around 30% of male smokers in their country. Similarly, Egypt and Lebanon contains the equal amount of male smokers around 35%. In Cuba, a fractional decrease can be seen in the population of male smokers. Furthermore, in the span of 2015, some countries show decrement in adult smokers, especially Bangladesh had shown a decrease in smokers from over 60% to about 40%. On the other hand, there is a slight expansion in the number of smokers in the countries like Egypt and Lebanon. Moreover, the three nations show the same amount of smokers at around 50% in countries like Armenia, Egypt and Cuba.
more people decided to have children in their later than in the past, why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages ?
The chart below shows the level of mathematics graduates and all alumni, who found a full day's line of work after moving on from a college in Australia, and in addition to the generals of both types of graduates from 2004 to 2012 Compensation shown. And think about choosing the main highlights and declaring where applicable.
In many cuntries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing.
Do you think thi is a positive or negative development?
The cost of international travel is decreasing, and tourism is increasing in many countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the rising trend of tourism for countries? DDDD
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
You have bought a new home recently and you want to hire an interior decorator. Write a letter to the interior decorator seeking information about his services. In your letter • let him know how you came to know about his work/name • specify about your condominium {flat) • discuss your furnishing taste
Last week a player of the team had an accident and wasnt able to play with you this weekend. You decided to write to him in the hospital . Telling him about the match.
tell him wich team won
describe the conditions
say how you felt about the match
some people believe that allowing children to make their own decisions on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important to make decisions about matters that affect them discuss both views and give your opinion.
Children over 15 years should be allowed to take their own decisions without any interference from their parents? Do you agree or disagree?
You applied to a job, were offered the position, but have decided not to accept the offer.
Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed.
-In your letter: Explain the reason why you are declining the offer -Describe your reasons for staying with your current position
- Express your gratitude.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Ms. Barry,
It is evident from the pie charts that only food&beverage and video games sectors faced any growth, whereas two left ones (home furnishings and electronics) had a moderate decrease.
The technology generates language translation software, decreasing the importance of learning more languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You want something that you can’t buy in your own country. You decide to ask an English friend to help you.
Write a letter to the friend. In your letter
-say what you want
-explain why you want it
-suggest how the friend could help
In some countires the average weigh of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals.How true this statement? How far colours influence people & health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think the subjects that students study at university should be decided by the government. Others, however, believe that university students should be able to choose their own subjects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph illustrates the average CO2 emissions produced per capita in four countries; namely Britain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden between 1967 and 2007. Overall, the UK was the highest in terms of CO2 emissions, whilst Portugal was the lowest during the same period. According to the figures, United Kingdom and Sweden were the two nations with the most of the C02 production in 1967.However, in a 40-year (no need to write time) span, both have decreased alike. Concerning the former, Co2 emissions was slightly in decline till 1977 before a gradual decline till 2007. The latter observed a significant climb passing from around 8.5 tons to just over 10 in 1977. From this date, CO2 emissions have declined drastically till 2007 moving to less than 6 metric tons. On the other hand, pollution jumped in Italy and Portugal. A skyrocketing surge in CO2 emissions can be noticed from 1967 to 1977 for Italy before a gradual growth. The Portugal’s CO2 emissions moved upward abruptly till 1997 before a steady growth until 2007. To conclude, despite the awareness of environment issues, UK is still the most prominent(dominant) CO2 producer in 2007, amid the four-country analyzed. Portugal is still the less polluting state though.
Write a complaint letter to the owner of a TV channel, to complain aboutvteh steady decline in the quality of their TV programmes over the last decades.
In many countries, young people decide to leave their parents home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing home with friends. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports. Others, however, say people have the freedom to make their own decisions. Discussion both views and give your own opinion.
there is an increasing trend around the world of marriage couples deciding not to have childern.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
In some counties young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
In many countries the number of animals and plants is declining: Why do you think this is happening? How can this isuue be solved?
The subject and lesson content of what children are taught in schools is oftern decided by central authorities, such as federal government. Some people believe that teachers should be responsible for this task. To what extent do you afree or disagree?
You are currently running a course and have a part-time job. Your boss suggested that you leave your course and work full time. Write a letter to your boss.
in your letter, you should:
-tell him/her your decision
-explain the reason of your decision.
In your letter:
Tell the manager your decision and the reason
Describe what you have learnt in your current job
Ask the manager to write to you a reference letter.
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it . Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision.
Nowadays, more and more people decide to leave their jobs in order to pursue further education. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owners can decide on the style of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks?
In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
In many countries, the number of animals and plants is decreasing. Why do you think it is happening. What can be done to address this issue
ou have recently moved to a different city. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
- Explain why you decided to move to a different city
-Describe the new city and accommodation
-Ask your friend to arrange a visit
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. To what extent do you agree?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? In recent years, a significant number of rural inhabitants have moved into cities. Although there are some advantages associated with this migration, I firmly believe that the development of urbanization brings several detrimental consequences.
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the impacts on their families and society .
In many countries today, the number of plants and animals are declining. Why is it happening? What can be done to solve this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices oneveryday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in asociety of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other peoplebelieve that it is important for children to make decisions about matters thataff ect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below show the result of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adults education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.