The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment ; only govt and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Individuals should improve the environment or it is the government or large companies that should take action? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More are more people move from the countryside to big cities .Does this deveopment bring more advantages or disadvantages to the environment?
Damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology has a big impact on our environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple life-style to solve this problem, while others argue that technology itself should provide a solution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Others say that economic growth is damaging the environment and should stop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The line graph illustrates the average CO2 emissions produced per capita in four countries; namely Britain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden between 1967 and 2007. Overall, the UK was the highest in terms of CO2 emissions, whilst Portugal was the lowest during the same period. According to the figure, United Kingdom and Sweden were the two nations with the most of the C02 production in 1967.However, in a 40-year time span, it has decreased for alike. Concerning the former, Co2 emissions was slightly in decline till 1977 before a gradual decline till 2007. The latter observed a significant climb passing from around 8.5 to just over 10 in 1977. From this date, CO2 emissions have declined drastically till 2007 moving to less than 6 metric tons. On the other hand, pollution jumped in Italy and Portugal. A rocketed surge in CO2 emissions can be noticed from 1967 to 1977 for Italy before a gradual growth. The Portugal’s CO2 emissions moved upward abruptly till 1997 before a steady grow until 2007. To conclude, despite the awareness of environment issues, UK is still the most CO2 producer in 2007, amid the four-country analyzed. Portugal is still the less polluter state though.
Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle. We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level. Towhat extent do you agree or disagree?
“Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is deprivation of accommodation for growing population, meanwhile government is trying to not to harm environment as much as possible.
politicians are more responsible for protecting of the environment than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
These days wealthy in the society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the enviromental disadvantages outweigh the economic advantages ?
The government should reduce the amount of money spent on local environmental problems and instead increase funding for urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that loss of animals and plants as major environmental issue while others think that there are other major environmental problems. what is your opinion?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
• thank your friend for the stay
• describe where you left the envelope
• ask him/her to return it to you by post
The best way to protect the environment is using local resources like food and building materials rather than other transporting resource from others places. to what extent do you agree or disagree ?
some people believe that a person's intelligence is inherited from the parents, while others believe that their environment is the main factor. Discuss these views. which factor do you think is mostly responsible For intelligence? There has keen a controvertial views between people over whether nature or kurture is a main factor to a person's intelligence. there are valid opinions on both sides, which I will consider now.
The rising cost and decreasing supply of fossil fuels such as oil and gas along with environmental concerns, means that their continued use as our main source of energy is impractical and alternative sources must be found. The only realistic alternative is nuclear energy. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons and relevant examples for your answer.
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 think the recent increasing cheap air travel brings benefits, while other people think it has drawbacks to the environment involves resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many feel that today’s increasing demand for oil and gas must prompt scientists to look for new, future energy sources. Others feel we should not search for new energy sources because searching causes too much damage to the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air trave should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air.Discuss both sides an give your own opinion.
Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges related not only to the environment, but pollution and education as well. What problems your country will face in next years.
Developments of technology are causing environmental problems. Some people think the solution is that everyone accepts a simpler life, while others believe that technology can solve there problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe international organizations should lead efforts to protect the environment. Others think each country should act on its own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
1.Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption. What are the causes of overconsumption of electricity? How can people be encouraged to use less energy?
Nowadays both scientists and tourists can go to remote natural environments such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The increase in the production and consumption of meat has resulted in damage to the natural environment What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Global warming is one of the biggest threats to our environment. What are the main causes of global warming, and what measures can individuals and governments take to tackle this issue.
The car is possibly the most convenient and popular way of getting from A to B. However, due to its impact on environment and the risk it poses to pedestrians and motorists, government should take urgent steps to reduce our dependency on this mode of transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More young people spend less time on their weekends and holidays to do activities outdoors in a natural environment. What are the reasons? What might encourage young people to do outdoor activities?
It is now possible for scientists and tourist to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The governments should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment facility in order to protect the envirnonment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of major problems that face today's government is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations, whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
The responsibility to prevent global environmental damage is on politicians rather than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that the best way to solve global environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree: - raising price helps people reduce overuse - limiting depletion of natural fuels disagree: - There are better ways like using energy from the sun, water
Some people believe that global warming is today’s most pressing environmental problem. At the same time, some consider deforestation to have the most devastating impact on the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion on the same. for this task.
The graph below show the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996
The environmental problems facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do the improve the situation. Governments and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. The environment problems facing today’s world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situations. Government and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the evironment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days noise and air pollution are serious environmental problems. Some people think that air travel is to be blamed. Others believe that we should reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The best way to slove the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. What extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, people believe that the environment influences their accomplishments. Some people think their success and accomplishment were influenced by the places where they grew up. Do you think the environment does or does not affect people’s accomplishment and how it affects? Please give an example of a famous person to support your statement.
Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warning many people do not do this. what are the reasons for that? how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment.
Many people believe working from home is better than going to an office. Others believe it is better to work in an office environment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion about it
Some people think it is the government’s responsibility to tackle environmental issues. Others believe it is up to each individual to be environmentally responsible. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Some people believe that technology cannot reverse the environmental damage caused by human activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Developments in technology are causing environmental problems. Some think the solution is for people to adjust to a simpler life while others believe that technology itself can solve these problems. Discuss both the views and give your opinion