The diagram below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. The evolution of the horse, with particular emphasis on the changing foot structure. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter: Explain why you want to do the voluntary work. State what your skills and experience are. Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Because of the rapid development of technology, it has been becoming easier for people to work from home. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working from home
Some people think that technological development have positively affected the say we live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the amount of money given to developing countries from five organizations from 2008 to 2011.
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed quickly. To what extent do you think societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationship with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism?
Some People think that Multinational Companies could help to boost the development of a state, while others claim that Multinational Companies capitalise labours and exploit a particular country’s resources. Discuss both sides and give your opinion!
•Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay topics: Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
Tourism is often seen as a major contributor to environmental problems, such as pollution and the destruction of natural habitats. Others argue that tourism is important for economic development and can help fund conservation efforts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?-
Nowadays people buy a lot unnecessary manufatured products. What is the effect of this on individuals and society?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relation people make? Has that become a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that the primary goal of education should be to prepare individuals to be useful members of society, while others argue that education should primarily focus on personal development.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifactions through distance learning from the internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some children spend hours everyday on their smart phones. Why is this the case?Do you think this is a possitive or negative development?
The ease of international travel and the spred of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and accommodate via the internet without face to face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
A family has a great influence on children's development, but the outside of home plays a bigger part in children's life. Do you agree or disagree?
‘Children who have brothers and sisters often have better
social development than an only child. The government
should therefore give money to parents to have two or
more children.’ What do you think about this proposal?
You have recently moved to a new country and have developed a strong interest in art and culture. You have decided to visit a local cultural center to take advantage of its facilities and classes.
Write a letter to the manager of the cultural center. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain briefly why you are interested in their cultural center.
Describe the types of activities you are interested in and what specifically attracts you to their center.
Request information on how to register for classes and the schedule of activities.
Nowadays, most companies improve their living standards through economic development. However , some social values are lost as a result. Do you think that the advantages of the phenomenon out weigh the disadvantages?
Improvements in ealth, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An expanding global economy means that people in developing countries are likely to be lifted out of poverty. In order to continue global economic growth, protected natural areas of the world should be opened up for mining and other types of resource extraction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It has been said that reading for pleasure is better in developing imagination and language skills than watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Students in university education should develop specialist in one subject area rather than develop a wider range of different subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
people are novw have freedom to live and work anywhere in the world due to the development in the communication and transportation. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The diagrams below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Social media has completely changed the way family and friends communicate with each other. What ore the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? 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. Write atleast 250 words.
Some countries are building new roads and facilities to make remote culture heritage sites such as archaeological ruins in the Jungle accessible to a great number of tourist. Is this a positive or negative development?. give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually empahsise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The number of overweight and unhealthy children in developed country is increasing, and many people think that this is linked to diet and lifestyle. What are the reasons for this increase and what can be done to reduce the problem?
Some people say that playing games can be bad for children. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers and see how well you have done.
Development is fast growing, more and more machines are replacing humans. Does the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?. Discuss and give vital example. Write not less than 250 words.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monigor what people are saying and doing(for example through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
University and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Scientists predict that in the future, cars will be driven by computers. What are the reasons behind this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays individuals take their family abroad when they go on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative development?
The map below shows the development of the village of Rynemouth between 1995 and the present.
Some Universities in less developed countries hire professors from well-known universities to improve the quality of education. Some believe that this is not a perfect solution and there are other ways to enhance the quality of education. DO you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that robots are important for humans to develop while others think that it is a dangerous invention that will impact society negatively.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Developing countries require international organizations’ help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the past children often played outdoor games with their friends. Nowadays children often connect with their friends online instead Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from you own knowledge or experience.
Celebrities earn more salary than senior politicians in some countries. Is this a positive development or negative? what is the reason?
Some policymakers have the notion that the economic progress is the most important measure to be taken for development of a country. Do you agree or disagree?