A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and:
•Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoid change. Others however think that change is always good discussion both views and give your opinion.
you recently organised an all- day meeting for your compagny, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participant at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were un happy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
- say what the participants liked about the hotel
- explain why they were unhappy about the food
- suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
The way that people work is changing rapidly. Unlike the past, workers cannot depend on having the same working conditions or even the same job throughout their working life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future.
Many young people today have their own mobile phone and believe it is essential for their lives. Other people dislike mobile phones and think that they are both a nuisance and an unnecessary luxury item. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these two points of view?
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, people often move around. They often live in several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
Some people believe that visual images provide enough evidence that a crime is committed.Others think that they are not enough their own and other evidence is needed.Discuss bothebthe views and give your opinion.
Topic: some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the children of having a large number of toys?
More companies have open working areas without walls or barriers in their desks. Do the disadvantages of open-plan offices outweigh the advantages ?
In some cities, there are few controls on the design,construction of homes,office building, and the owners can decide on the styles of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Some people think that government shoud only focus their spending on public services, and they cliam that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many modern societies grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grand parents. What do you think are consequences of this?
In some countries, people's weight has significantly increased, while their levels of health have decreased. What do you think may be the causes of this problem,and what solutions can you suggest to solve them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
New parents should attend parent courses to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of professionals, such as, teachers and doctors are leaving their own countries to work in developed countries. What are the causes of this problems? What solutions can you suggest?
These days people are living into their 90’s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care for the elderly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly members or should the government be held responsible?
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems. When they are not able to pay their debits back, do these advantages of credit card outweigh the disadvantages.
The chart belows shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011, and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to engage in the same type of work throughout their lives, while others enjoy changing the work they do. Discuss both views and provide your opinion
Some people argue that because the Internet makes it so easy for children to access facts, schools should not focus on teaching facts. Instead, they should focus on developing children’s skills and potential, and their relationships with other people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many government think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other typers of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead f going to an office every day. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people believe that proffessionals, such as doctors and engenieers, 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 own opinion.
Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Sports today is turning into a business and there are companies involved that sponsors sports with ever growing prize money for the sportsmen as a part of their advertising. Some people agree to this because it has a good effect on the world of sports, other disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart and table below show the average number of children born to one woman and the average age of women when they had their first child in two countries between 1920 and 2019
Nowadays, people are spending more time away form their homes, because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
mother generally stay home to take care of their children after pregnancy. Do you support the opinion that thse mothers should be compensated by the government?
The given line graph illustrates the medium amount of time four distinct car-making companies used to produce automobiles at their manufacturing facilities in the United States between 1998 and 2005.
Some people spend most of their lives close to where they were born. what are reasons , what are advantage and disadvantage .
Today's school shoul teach their students how to survive financially in the world today. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of their fear of crime. Some people believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can be dome. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
more and more people are relying on the private car as their means of transportation. Describe some of the problems oreliance on cars can cause, and suggest at leats 1 possible solution.
In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? you should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people think that hobby is essential for their life while others think that it is just time-consuming. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their hometown. What are the advantage and disadvantage of this.
10.Some people think that language school be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion. language schools important for - enhance their skills and help in further studies not important - instead spend time on their subject of interest
Reading books keeps a person’s mind active, whereas watching films and TV is passive and does not require a person to use their imaginations. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is positive or negative trend?
Modern forms of communication such as email an messaginh have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends.This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowsday, a growing numboer of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young people should have the freedom to choose a career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Nowadays individual take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for a business trip. What are the advantages and disadvantages on individual and on his/her family?
Children are more likely to talk to their pets about their problems, than their siblings" (Source: BBC) Nowadays more and more pet owners consider their pets as a member of their family. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Many people send and receive emails in business and in their personal life. Do the advantages of using the email outweigh the disadvantages?
Since the technology is cheaply accessible, parents find it convenient to engage their children with the same. What problem does it cause and what solution can you suggest?