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 sides of this argument and then give your own opinion
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experience.
The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Newspapers and books are out-dated. Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion about the future of books and newspapers? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that school should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful fot their future career. Other people think that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The following two maps compare the current and future development plans for the western road area of a town called Springsby
R) It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
*In some countries unemployment is high, so some people think that children should only go to primary school and not to secondary school because they will not be able to find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you thinkk are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism?
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it.
Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter
- tell the manager about your decision and the reason for it.
- describe what you learnt in your current job
- and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment
Dear Mr. Mathews,
Some people have argued that there will be no need for art galleries in the future because people can view works of art freely on the internet. Compare and contrast the benefits of viewing art in real life with viewing it on the internet. In your opinion, which is better?
Some people think that there will be a decrease in international travel in future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think colleges should provide knowledge and skills related to future career; others think the true function of colleges is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. Discuss both points of view about the functions of colleges.
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside this vehicle will be passenger. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future all cars,buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside theses vehicles will be passagers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in thier own country and not travel aborad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. https://writing9.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.writing9.com%2Fc6b1a9f0eebaf1397286967cd60d9673.png&w=1080&q=75
The below graph shows the population of Japanese in the past, present, and future trends and table informs the number of people aged over 65 years old in 1950, in 2005, in 2035, and 2055
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicle will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehickes outweigh the disadvantages.
In the future, the younger generations will have nothing to learn from their parents and grandparents. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss, giving examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless.The only people travelling inside vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exmaples for your own knowledge or experience.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?n?
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
In the future more people will travel to their own country for their holiday instead of going abroad. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people expect that genetically engineered foods will be the most significant food source of the future.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in the future, more people will chose to go on holiday in their home country and not travel abroad on holiday. do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future developement of the site. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Trung
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
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passenger. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less ammount of international travel is a positive or negative or a negative development?
Practical skills are more imporant than theoritical knowledge. Therefore, in the future job applicants will not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicls will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweight the disadvantages?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps illustrate the Islip town center now and how it would be changed in the future.
Some people believe that education should focus on preparing students for future employment. Others argue that the true purpose of education is to provide knowledge and skills that go beyond job preparation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some charts are used to show predictions of the future, estimates of the past and projections of the future
Computers can translate all kinds of language well, so our children needn’t learn more languages in the future. What is your opinion about this idea ?
The word of work is rapidly changing. Employees cannot depend on having the same work or same work condition in life. Discuss possible causes and suggest way to prepare for people to work in future.
Scientists believe that computers, not humans, will control cars in the near future. What are the reasons for that? Would this be a positive or a negative development?
The chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000, *20.., and future projections for 2025. Southland's main exports in 2000 and *2025 and future projections for 2025 £ billion Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 10 9 8 7 6 3 2 1 0 International tourism Dairy products 2000 20.... 2025 Meat products
The maps below show an industrail area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site
In the future, nobody will buy printed newaspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Scientists predict that all people will choose to talk the same global language in the future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You recently attended a concert or live event, but you were disappointed with the overall experience.
Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter:
* explain which event you attended
* describe the problems you experienced there
* say what the organizer should do to improve future events
In the future, all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantagse?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main futures, and make comparisons where relevant.