It has been said that people who read for pleasure have more developed imaginations and better language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
The two maps below show an island,before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make somparisons where relevent.
Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think it can be harmful for children. Do the advantage outweight disadvantage?
More and more students at university today are not choosing to study science. Why is this happening? What are the effects of this?
Some people think that using mobile phone and computers has a negative effect on young people 's reading and writing skills .to what extended do you agree or disagree?
People are surrounded by advertising. Which has an increasing effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effect of this out with the negative effect.
A ban on all forms of advertising is beneficial to society because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Outdoor activities nearby
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Many cities have areas where cars,taxis and buses are only used. Is this a positive or a negative development? What are the effects of this on individuals and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Information technology enable many people to do their chores outside their workplace (e.g at home or while travelling) do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
computer games have negative effects on children's health and socializing,some argue that there are positives about playing computer games . discuss negatives and positives.
Road transport is taking over rail services.Discuss the positive and negative effects of this development.Is this situation true for your country?
Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because univerity education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people like to try new things, for example ,place to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. discuss bout these attitudes and give your own opinion.
People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You rent an apartment and you are quite happy with it but you want to suggest a renovation. Write a letter about your suggestion. In your letter, you should tell:
- Your appreciation of current condition
- What is the renovation and why?
- What is the benefits of your suggestion?
Many claim that the fast-food industry had a negative effect on the environment, eating habits, and families. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the city of Stokeford in 1930 and development plans for 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some counntries, the cost of living is rapidly increasing. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What effects might this have on society?
You are desirous of improving the state of your local area for the youth.
Write a letter to the editor of a community magazine with ideas for how this could be done. In your letter,
write how the number of leisure facilities available can be increased
explain how these would benefit the area
suggest some possible ways by which young people can be involved
Many believe that reading books is a waste of time and children would be better served doing something more useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people like to read online newspapers, on the other hand, others prefer to read paper based newspapers.Some people like to read online newspapers, on the other hand, others prefer to read paper based newspapers.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole?
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons why you missed the party;
• Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education leassons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: many people use distance-learning programs (study materials, the internet, and so on) to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (250-350 words)
People are staying more and more at home, these days. What are the causes and effects.
Some people say advertising has positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because it will make people dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is becoming increasingly popular to maintain a healthy lifestyle in today’s life. Some people believe that it is a positive aspect of our lives while others are of opposite belief. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Global warming is not caused by human activity. Changes in average temperatures throughout all climate zones are a normal phenomenon. Therefore, countries need not take any actions to combat global warming that would negatively impact their economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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.
1.Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at school and at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Everyone should stay in school until the age og eighteen. Evaluate the arguments both and against this before reaching an opinion.
Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit and not for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
•describe the problems with the car
•tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Some people think that the Internet is a useful tool for education while others believe it can be distracting to students.What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet in teaching and learning?
A lot of research has shown that overeating can have a number of negative effects on the body. Some people therefore believe that the advertising of certain foods should be banned in the same way that some countries have banned advertising cigarettes. Do you agree or disagree?
Opinions vary on whether students should have a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is good idea.?
Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that businesses mainly benefit. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Diagram 1 shows a food web containing eight food chains that are marked numerically, i.e. each number indicates a food chain involving the primary producer up to the apex consumer. Refer to Diagram 2 for the categories of consumers in a food chain presented hierarchically. Describe the food web through these links, drawing examples from your natural environment, in at least 150 words. Use the following additional information if necessary: Primary producers (plants) occupy the bottom level in a food chain/food web; Apex consumers (hawk in Diagram 1) occupy the top level.
In many countries,people are now living longer than ever before,some people say an aging population creates problems for governments, other people think there are benefits if sociaty has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some university students prefer to live alone, while others choose to share accommodation with roommates. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Researchers shoes that people now day sleepless than they used to in the past what does you think is the reasons behind this? what are the effect on individual and society?
in today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both the parents to work. while some believe that children in these families benefit from the additional income, other believe that they feel lack of support because of their parents' absence. discuss both the views and give your opinion. give reasonable answer and include any example from your own experience.
It is universally accepted that eating too much sugar has negative effects on people’s health. Therefore, some believe that governments should control the amount of sugar people consume. Others think that it is the responsibility of an individual to control their sugar intake. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some peolpe think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of university?
some people think that robots are very important to humans future development while others think they are dangerous and have negative effects on society . discuss both views and give your opinion.
People have different views about the kind of support that wealthy nations should provide for poorer ones. Although some say that non-financial support is beneficial for poor countries, my own view is that international aid should be in the form of financial assistance.
You recently used a taxi and left some important documents there. Write a letter to the taxi manager and say:
– Describe what you left and where it happened.
– Why are these papers important?
– What would you like the manager to do about it?