At a present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large amount of young adults ,compare with the number of older people .do The advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the provision of healthcare is the responsibility of the state, while others believe the individual to be responsible for the costs of their own healthcare. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these perspectives?
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
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who vist such places
A growth number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
studies suggest that the rise in the consumption of junk food is the major cause of obesity, some people argue that this problem can be tackled to a graet extent by increasing the price of these food items. do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and giveyour own opinion. Zhazira.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each ot! ar. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. 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.
Nowadays, most scientific research is funded and conducted by private companies, rather than government. Do the advantages of this situation outweighs its disadvantages?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give vour own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience
The diagram below represents a survey on whether consumers would actually consider buying cars from tech companies such as Apple & Google. Summarise the information given in the diagram.
People today move to new cities or new countries more than ever before. What challenges do they experience? What strategies are there to meet these challenges? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from your own knowledge or experience.
Employers somtimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information. Such as their habbies and interests, and whether thay are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is better to choose friend who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss bot these views and give your own opinion .
the graphs show the percantage of math graduates and other graduates who got full time job after graduating from a university in Australia and aslo show the average salary of both these types of garduates, from 2004 to 2012
The chart below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non- renewable energy in the united staes in 2009 and 2019.
It is inevitable that as technology advances, traditional ways of life will be lost. Its seems that we cannot have these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The pie graphs represent the proportion of Yemen and Italy population in three different ages over 50-year period between 2000 and 2050
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think advantages of driverless vehicles outweight the disadvantages?
The graph represents the levels of production for primary fuels in a European nation from the year 1981 to 2000.
more and more people tend to procrastinate in tasks these days. Some people think procrastination is the prime reason for the failure in life. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, people usually stayed in one place throughout their life. These days, people often move around. They often live in several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
>thank your friend
> explain how useful the present is
> arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, a small number of people earn extremly high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that goverments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that they should spend money to enjoy life at present. Others, however, think they should save it for the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you haven't handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
Model answer
Dear Ms. McKeen,
My name is Leo Smith and I am a first-year student in your Marketing class at Capilano College. I am writing to you because I have a problem with the project you set about social media. The due date was last week but I'm afraid I haven't finished it yet. As you know, I have been absent from class for almost ten days with COVID-19 symptoms and I have not been attending lectures. I only managed to get the reading list from a friend and go to the library to do research yesterday. You will see from your records that I have never missed a deadline for an assignment so far during my course.
However, I am requesting an extension of one week in this case because I am so behind with my work. I hope you will take my illness into consideration and grant me an extension.
Yours sincerely,
Leo Smith
Many countries are experiencing a decline in traditional arts and crafts as mass-produced goods become more affordable and accessible. Should governments financially support these traditional skills, even if they are not economically viable? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
It’s widely believed that children of different levels of intelligence should be taught together, while others think that more intelligent children should be taught separately. Discuss both views and present your own opinion.
These days, mobile phone and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
IN SOME COUNTRIES, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE BECOMING INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OR BUILDING THEY LINE IN. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THIS? HOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagreee. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
“Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.”
The table below presents the projected costing over the next five years in US dollars for three environmental projects for forestry. The pie chart demonstrates the projected expenditure in the first year as the projects are set up.
The charts show where people get their news and how much they trust these sources.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young aults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Advantages - more creativity in the employment , less strain on health service Disadvantages - older people jobs replacement
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both side these views and give your own opinion.
You have bought a new computer but when you got home you found it had some problems. You returned the computer and spoke to the company representative two weeks ago, but the computer has not been fixed yet. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
explain what the problem with the computer is
explain what the representative told you about it
tell them what you would like to be done about the situation.
Write at least 150 words.
ome people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without permission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people today are worried about young children using video game. What problems might these games cause for children and society as a whole? How could these problems be reduced?
You have a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems.You returned the camera and dpoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.Write a letter to the company.
The diagram below shows the process of making soft cheese. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that main environmental of our time is losing of particular species of animals and plants . Others say thet there are more important enviromental problems. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The charts below present ifornation about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the united states in 2009 and 2019. summarise the imformation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
Most high-level positions in comapanies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe studying is important because it expands person's knowledge and understanding of the world. Others feel that is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the studen'ts owm country.discuss both these views, and give your opinion.