The chart below data about the subway systems in six cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at list 150 words.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measure do you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many people use the Internet instead of going to see a doctor to search for solutions to their medical problems. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You live in a university hostel which you share with another student. However, your roommate creates a lot of problems for you, and you find it very difficult to live with him/her.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the university. In the letter,
• explain the situation
• describe your problems and why it is difficult to work
• state what kind of changes you would prefer
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behavoiur. What do you think are the causes of this ? What solutions can you suggest?
A lot of places in the world rely on the tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well manage. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? Do you think that the benefit of tourism outweight its drawback?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. unfortunately, tourism could be also a source of problems if it's not well-managed. What are the advantages and disandvantages of tourism in modern world?Do you think the benefits of tourism ootweigh its drawbacks?
Some think most crime is the result of circumstances, eg., poverty and other social problems. Other believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got jome and noticed your bill, you found that you had Bern charged for for items you did not buy. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened.
In your letter, tell the manager:
-Describe the stuation
-How you fell about the error
-What you would like him/her to do about it
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
•explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
•mention what problems you have encountered with parking
•what you recommend to solve the problems
Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities. What problems people experience in big cities? Should government encourage people ti move to smaller towns?
Today, many people do not know thier neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this ?
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities the government encourages the business to move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Increasing car uses in many global cities has caused a number of problems. Some cities have proposed banning private vehicles from the city centre. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Many species of animals all around the world are on the verge of extinction. Some say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say that we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A large number of young people cannot find jobs after they leave school. What problems will youth unemployment cause in individuals and for society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people?
Advances in science and technology have contributed to various environmental problems. Some people suggest that adopting a simpler lifestyle would help preserve the environment, while others maintain that scientific and technological solutions can resolve these issues. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particulat species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important envirnmental problems. discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter :
• Introduce yourself
• Explain the situation
• Aay what action you would like the company to take
Some companies sponsor sport as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantagesDiscuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss ofparticular species ofplants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask you landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter explain.
-why you can't pay the rent
when you will pay the rent
How you will ensure you can pay the rent in the future
many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today's world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
Tourism is often seen as a major contributor to environmental problems, such as pollution and the destruction of natural habitats. Others argue that tourism is important for economic development and can help fund conservation efforts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Raising househlod electricity fees is the most effective solution to the problems associated with power generation and environmental pollution. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective in reducing the environmental pollution caused by power generation?
Some people think crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The natural resources such as oil and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems can it cause? How can we solve this prooblem?
People in the past would always repair damaged products. However, nowadays, people like to throw out and purchase new products. What are the reasons for this? What problems might this cause?
Nowadays, people are going for alternatives instead of meeting their doctor for health problems. Is this a positive or negative development?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
1)Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
2)Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
3)Suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir,
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
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?
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems whey they grow older both in term of their health and health care costs What do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To wht extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Brisk Café, by season.
Older people after retirement choose spending money for themselves (on holiday) rather than saving money for their children. Is it a positive or negative development
Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause man environmental problems. Some people say they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today are worried about cyber crime such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does cyber crime cause and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take?
🔶Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think that it is a good thing, while others think that it has disadvantages. 🔸Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people today find they have insuficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose?
Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their employees to the countryside. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic: Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Increasing the price of petrol and gasoline is the best way to reduce pollution and traffic problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think may be effective?
Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
In some countries, governments encourage business to move outside of the cities to solve the problems of housing and transport in the cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this policy.
Your next door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter
•describe this situation
•explain the problems it is causing you
•offer at least one solution
Many people believe that the world’s most urgent problems can only be solved by international collaboration. Do you agree or disagree?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometers of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
More and more people are expected to be living in urban centers in the future. What problems will this cause?. Should governments encourage people to settle outside the city?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering form health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion?