The development of telecommunications technology has enabled people to perform many tasks, such as shopping, banking and business transactions, without meeting each other face to face. What are the effects of this trend on individuals and on society as a whole?
The maps illustrate the changes in the Local Museum at the north-east corner of Hartford Street and Redcliff Street in three separate years: 1957, 1987, 2007.
Today's children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Recent advances in air travel have focused only on those sitting in Þrst class and have left other passengers with no beneÞts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Some people believe that the government should pay for and offer housing to people who have lost their homes or cannot afford them.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week.
Write to your friend. In your letter,
Congratulate your friend.
Tell her when you will be returning home.
Ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby.
Everyone can play a part in helping to stop global warming and the destruction of the planet. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduatesbhave led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history and only offer practical degree coursesbthat maximises chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern societies need specialist in certain fields, not others. Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the disadvantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course. Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter explain why you are writing describe your circumstances ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enroll in the course
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to the company arrive. The manager has asked for suggestions on how the reception area could be improved
Please write a letter to our manager. In the letter
• Describe the complaints
• Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have same rights as people. Whist others say that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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.
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students’ sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosns where relevant. Aruzhan
Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit teenagers at the school. To what extent do the adventage outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that teachers should take the responsibility for the students to judge what is right and wrong and behave well, while others feel that teachers should only teach academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading a phenomenon known as globalization. some people fear that globalization will enibitable lead to the total lost of cultural identity. To what extend do you agree of disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relvant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much. Do you agree or disagree? What other types of job should be highly paid?
To meet the growing need for food for the increasing population, the country should make use of edible insects as food. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but affect negatively the nature too. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
In some countries around the world, voting is compulsory. To what extent do you agree with the notion of compulsory voting.
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000.
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial backgorund they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, it seems that different generations within the family spend less time doing activities together. Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development?
Many people around the world use social media every day to keep in touch with others people and get new events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
you are a member of a sports centre and you have noticed a problem which has not been fixed for some time. Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter
•tell the manager about the problem
•explain how this issue is affecting your experience at the gym
•tell the manager what you would like to happen
It Is Neither Possible Nor Useful For A Country To Provide Univesity Places For A High Proportion Of Young People . To What Extent Do You Agree Or Disagree?
Some people think that teaching methodology in the modern classroom should be based on experiential learning. While others believe that traditional approach is still the best. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
Government funding for university should only be provided for the best student as scholarships and all other funding for universities should come from tuition fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of people in Uk in 2004
The best way to obtain/ the key to/ most important factor in job satisfaction is salary. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Best-way)
vocabulary. The large amount of time and money that is spent on conserving wildlife would be better spent on improving the lives of humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about **40 minutes** on this task. **There are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?** Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write **at least 250 words.**
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of citizens is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Analyze and give band- some say that music, art and drama are as important as school subjects, especially at the primary level. do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in science education rather than in subjects like arts and literature. 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.
With rise of e-books comes the decline in paper book. Some people sees this as a good step forward while other do not . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
The graph below shows the population change between 1940 and 2000 inthree different counties in the U.S. state of Oregon.
When a country becomes richer, the natural environment will suffer. It is not possible for a country to both develop its economy and protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There are more new towns nowadays, it is more important to include public parks and sports for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017
Governments give a lot of support to artist, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Traveling in groups with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Some people believe that professionals such as doctor and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this trend can be negative influences of the youth and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exa your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduatees get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both indiviuduals and society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The graph compares employment rates in three sectors of the economy, in the UK, 2000-2010. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.