Some people believe that companies should manufacture products that last for a long time. Others feel that the emphasis should be placed on producing goods that are cheap. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph shows the level of satisfaction with healthcare system in four countries from 1991 to 2007
The diagram below shows one way of manufacturing ceramic pots.
Some people believe that students should be taught facts and information by their teacher, whereas others believe that students need to learn research skills rather than factual information. Discuss both view
Many manufactured food and drinks products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
Many people think that job satisfaction is important in work. Do you think young people these days should be sure of job satisfaction before taking a new job or should they put salary first?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph shows data on the manufacture of passenger cars in 2015.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sector - agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services - to the UK economy in the twentieth century
High-level computer skills are a necessary and important factor leading to a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant
The concept of success has varying interpretations. Some individuals attribute success to hard work and determination, while others emphasize factors such as wealth and physical appearance as being more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
– ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
The line graph compares how much time it would take for three companies to manufacture a refrigerator in 1990 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. many of the problems young people now experience such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this option?
Write a letter to a travel agent expressing your dissatisfaction with their facilities due to a
problem you had on a holiday.
Some people think that mental strength is the most important factor for success in sports. However, some others believe that it is more important to have strong and fit people. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels od sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
One of the major problems that faces today's government is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing population whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion
User Some people think the manufacturers and shopping malls should sell fewer packaged products while others argue that people have the responsibility to buy products with less packaging. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps and equipment involved in cement making, it also showcases how it is used in concrete production for building purposes. Overall, there are several stages and tools which are used in this complex process. First of all, limestone and clay are crushed to get powder. Next, they are mixed before being put in a rotating heater. The mixture passes in a grinder to get thus the cement. This latter is put in bags to be stored and sold. In addition to this process, the figure highlights the method to manufacture another essential commodity in the building industry which is concrete. Indeed, the material is mainly composed by gravel that represents 50% of the total components. Furthermore, Cement represents 15% of the ingredients, plus 10% of water and 25% of sand. The all is mixed thanks to an adapted mixer in order to get the final goods. To conclude, we can notice that cement which is crucial in concrete making, is done through several steps and using numerous tools.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unstaisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situtations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
getting promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion ? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Some people feel tha manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.Discuss bothe views and give your opinions.
Many manufactured food and dring products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consmume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
The position of women has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Do you agree or disagree that many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children?
Formal examination are the only effective way to assess a student's performance .Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this.Do you agree or disagree?
the graph below shows the contribution of three sectors- agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services- to the UK economy in the twentieth century. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think traffic and housing problems in large cities can be solved by moving companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. l
The table below presents the percentage of the global market share of notebook computer sales for manufacturers between 2006 and 2007
Some people believe that hard work and determination are important in achieving success.Many people on the other hand are of the opinion that other factors play a vital role. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Many manufacturerd food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
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Most people in the world need to work in order to lead a decent life or even just to survive. Many workers are motivated by money: if the job pays well, they are willing to do it. However, some people are not concerned with the size of their pay packet: they simply enjoy their job and choose to do it whether they earn a high salary or not. What is more important – salary or job satisfaction? Discuss and give reasons for your answer.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to comsume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
A company has asked for permission from the local Council to built a factory in your area. Write a letter to the local Council stating that you and your neighbours think this is a bad idea. State what problem this might cause Explain where the factory should be constructed Explain what you want the Council to Do
The pie charts illustrate the major factors that why people imigrate to and from the UK in 2007.
Many people believe money is a very important factor for achieving hapiness.Others, however believe that money has nothing to do with hapiness.Discuss both views.
New developments in agriculture include factory farming and the creation of new fruits and vegetables. Many people believe, however, that huge industrial farms and genetically modified plants are dangerous and that we need to go back to smaller, more natural farming. Do you agree with the developments in farming?
Is fast food to blaim for obesity in society or is gaining too much weight is the responsibility of the individuals? What are the factors contribute the obesity? Why do you think that children are becoming obese.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The graph below shows the Satisfaction rating of the staff in four colleges from 1991 to 2002. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these viewsand give your own opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel and found the service unsatisfactory. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Explain the problem with the service.
Describe how this affected your stay.
Suggest what you would like the hotel to do as compensation
You recently stayed at a hotel and had a great experience. Write a letter to the hotel manager to express your satisfaction. In your letter:
Describe your stay
Mention the helpful staff or special service
Say what you’ll recommend to others
Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while some people think that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have bought a toy online. On delivery, you found that it has some issues. Write a letter to the manager of the toy company and express your dissatisfaction. In your letter:
Give details of the toy you have purchased.
Tell them why you think the toy is faulty.
What do you want the comapny to do about that.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic: News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.