Some children spend hourse every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negetive development?
The line graph displays the stock values of four different high-tech corporations from 2011 to 2016. Overall, Facebook’s value steadily increased, while Yahoo’s decreased. Apple’s stock price fluctuated wildly throughout the period and Google’s stayed relatively unchanged. Facebook started the period with a stock market valuation of approximately 7,500 and this consistently moved up in value year on year to reach a peak of around 20,000 in 2016. Yahoo began the recorded period with a very similar value to Facebook, but in contrast, its stock devalued every year, until it reached a low of about 2,500 in 2016. Apple stock was valued at just below 5,000 in 2011 and this jumped dramatically to nearly 35,000 the following year, before plummeting to around 7,000 in 2013. It recovered slightly in 2014 to around 12,000 and subsequently fell to a price of just over 5,000 in 2016. Google’s shares remained at around 1,000 for the entire period.
The bar chart depicts England,Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in terms of the proportion of women who were unemployed in the United Kingdom over a 2-year timescale spanning from 2013 to 2014 Broadly, the unemployment rate in Scotland registered upward trends, while that of England,Wales and Northern Ireland experienced completely opposite trajectories. England,notably, was by far the most widespread in the percentage of unemployed females in 2013 From the outset in 2013, the popularity of females who were without jobs in England was highest, accounting for 6,8%, which was 0,7% higher than that of Scotland. Thereafter, there was a slight decline to 6,5 in the prevalence of female unemployment in England in 2014, whilst the figure for Scotland exhibited an increase to 6,7% at the same time Commencing from 2013, 5.6% of females who did not have work originated from Northern Ireland, compared to 5,4% of Wales in the initial year, but then both countries decreased, with 4,6% and 5,0% in 2014 respectively.
An increasing number of people are choosing to change careers during their working lives and some even do so more than once. what reasons might people have to change careers? Do you think this is a positive or negative developemnet for society?
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees this is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Informing an Airline.
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
•where and when you lost your bag
• what your bag looks like
• what its contents were
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the percentage of the population in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Fashion has become more and more important when people choose clothes. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The news media have become too much influence in people lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some societies the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree?
In many countries nowadays, consumer can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Write a letter to your neighbor in response to complaint received regarding noise coming out of your home
Write a letter to your manager requesting leave. In your letter
• explain the reason for the leave request
• provide the dates you will be absent
• offer to help with work arrangements during your absence
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr……… ,
In recent times, more people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negatives effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
We are becoming more and more dependent on machines to function in this modern world. Some people think it is negative trend. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Aircrafts have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it is a good idea but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
. Nowadays age discrimination in any company has become a common trend. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that parents should be responsible for encouraging their children to take regular exercise. Others argue that the main responsibility for encouraging children to do so should lie with schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The supplied illustration shows data about transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. In generall, there are five stages of becoming a butterfly starting with a step of egg form and ending with the shape of an adult butterfly ,furthermore, all of the processes are narutal
The bar chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by regions and by gender for the last year.
Imagine you are the headteacher who received the letter.
Write a letter in response to the parent.
In your letter, you should:
• discuss and evaluate the issues raised by the parent in the letter
• give your own views about teaching life skills and whether you think these lessons should
replace other subjects in the curriculum.
Base your letter on what you have read in the parent’s letter, but be careful to use your own words.
Address each of the bullet points.
Begin your letter, ‘Dear A. Ifan …’
Write about 250 to 350 words.
Some people think that dancing is an important subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time.What are positive and negative sides of art at school?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience or knowledge. Write about 180-220 words.
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. dũng
Self- practice 27/11 : Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts show the age of library members and the proportion of loans by category in 2016, as well as the number of total loans between 2007 and 2016 in Little Chalfont Library
modetn forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people seeing their friends. this has had a negative effect on theire social hives. to what etent do you agree or disagree?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is distraction in universities regarding the main subject and several other additional languages. It is undeniable that studying plenty of subjects upon only few classes that you need has become inevitable part of our modern world. However, there is no absolute agreement whether additional lessons should be included or not
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own idea, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In many countries, international tourism has become an important source of income. However, it also has negative effects. Do the benefits of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph and the bar chart illustrate the average monthly rainfall and temperature in one region over one year
You have recently had dinner at an expensive restaurant and you were not satisfied with the food or service.
You have decided to write a letter to the manager to complain about:
•the table you were seated at
•the long delays and unavailability of some items
•the lack of concern by staff members regarding your problems
Nowadays, many parents send their children to boarding schools . Why is it so? Is it a positive or negative development?
The pie chart illustrates the average household expenditures by five categories in boh Japan and Malaysia.
You wish to apply for a new college course but need clarification on the cost, duration, and subjects listed on the website. Write an email to the admissions office asking for more details
Governments around the world allocate funds to the development of technology or social development far more than arts and culture.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays ore tasks at home and work are being performed by robits. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
in many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their children when women work full-time. What are the reasons? Is it positie or negative
The chart below shows the total sales value by product category in one particular store, in a three-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe money is the best gift for teenegers, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and believe that change is always negative. Others, however, prefer to take risks and think that change is always a positive thing. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
“Some people view teenage conflict with their parents as a necessary part of growing up, whilst others see it as something negative which should be avoided. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.”
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families, while others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram shows the procedure of university entry for high school graduates. Write a report for a university or college lecture describing the information.
In some parts of the world, many famous people are regarded as ‘role models’ and they are having an increasing influence on the young. Is that a positive or negative development?
Many people spend all their money as they get it, rather than saving for the future. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative situation? 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 considered very important. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative situation?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. While others concider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinion on this issue
Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch.
In the letter mention:
Where have you moved to?
What problem are you facing regarding the Banks communication?
What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address?
: The charts below show the number of registered road vehicles in use in a European country in 1996 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant