The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same periods. Summarise the informatio by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are infective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
in most countries old traditions or languages have been forgotten . do you think that it occur inevitably or must be prevented?
Many people aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries schools have severe problems of behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books becausethey will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident recently. People can see the same films, brands, fashion, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do disadvantage outweigh advantages?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now `one big traffic jam`. How true do you think this statment is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people think that activities done in a person’s free time should be planned, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
· : Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages a higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
5.A.More people are traveling today than ever before. Why do you think this is? What are the benefits of traveling for travelers?
The best way to learn a foreign language is self study online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
Some people think that children should receive formal training at school on how to be good parents in the future. Do you agree or disagree with this statement??
In order to reduce crime, we need to attack the cause of crime such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. It’s not enough to simply have more police on the street and put more people into prison. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop children's life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In some counties young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing vhigh school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this?
Recent research has confirmed that “human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life". Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural world?
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say what you have learned in your present job
suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
explain why you do not wish to leave the company
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .......................,
More and more young people are interested in finding out about their family background and history. What are the possible reasons? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In today's world, technology plays a vital role in communication. However, some people argue that it has hindered face-to-face interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Provide relevant examples and your own opinion.
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you thimk this is a positive or negative situation?
Question: - Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out in restaurants or canteens. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case ? Do you think this is a postive or negative situation?
The maps show the changes in Liverton docks between 1980 and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.(14.06.25)
Some people think that the most important function of music is to help people relax. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Companies invest millions of dollar in advertising to persuade customers to buy their product . What are the disadvantages and advantages for the customer.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? (Ulvi)
Ine thier advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in sme way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar in New Zealand. You left a file with important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him/her to return it to you by post.
You have just an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other you don't fully agree with this opinion Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper in your letter say which points in the article you about explain ways in which year Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town Centre to the writer of the article
Modern forms of communications such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent to do agree or disagree”
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You have had a problem with your nest-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour in your letter
* Explain the problem
* Suggest a solution
* Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part if high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To waht extent do you agree or disagree?
Popular natural parks are experiencing damage due to the large number of visitors. What challenges does this bring, and what measures can be taken to preserve these areas?
“School Children should choose the subjects they study from a young age and stop doing subjects they find uninteresting.” How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
you have seen an advertisment from a couple, who live in australia, for someone to teach their two children your leguage for a year.
write a letter to the couple. in your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasone for wanting the job
15. Some people believe that university students should pay for their tuition fees because university education only benefits students themselves, not society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Professionals such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier stage. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people want to buy brands with cloths ,cars and other items.What are the reasons? Do you think it is a pisitive or negative development?
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
It is not neccessary to travel to other places to learn the culture of other people. We can just learn much from books, films and the internet . Do you agree or disagree ?
Museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An old car was left on the street near your street several weeks ago. The car is now causing a problem for residents.
Write a letter to the Council. In your letter:
* Describe the car
* Outline the problems it is causing
* Tell the Council what you want them to do about it
it is important for the childern to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. puninshment is necesssary to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do youagree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment parents and teachers be allowed to use?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programme's (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree?
Many people believe that family members have less communications with each other compared to the past. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?