living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do ypu agree or disagree with this statement.
Due to rapid development of technology children these days are living in a world that is completely different to what it was few decades back what problems can this cause for society and family?
Many companies are moving to the countryside instead of staying in large cities. What are the advantages of this trend?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increased recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Boxing is a bloody sport that often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree? #sport
some people claim that not enough of waste from home is recycled. they say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. to what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people say that in our modern age, because of advancement in digital technology, it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills. But others believe handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss these views and state your opinion.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and the motivation for committing it should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. There are many ways for an organization to find employees. Which do you think is the best way to find suitable employees? ▪Advertising in professional journals ▪Using personal recommendations ▪Recruiting at job fairs Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
In the future all cars, uses and trucks will be dirverless. This only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advatages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. -Comics -Books -Television -Film -Theatre Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These two charts show the ratio of online selling in New Zealand from 2003 to 2013
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the television , radio and books as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their trees. Second step is to rinse the product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacturing. Afterwards, the pressing moment comes. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can be crushed with a convenient pressing machine. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of the final produce before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires plenty of work -7seven steps in total - and specific knowledge.
The Pie chart gives information about the country of birth of people living in Australia and the table shows where people born in these countries live. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a different city.you did not have a chance to tell your friend about the move.
Write a letter to his friend. In your letter
-Explain why you decided to move
-Compare your new home with your previuos home
-Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter:
Introduce yourself
let him/her know why you are writing Express your appreciation
offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
Some people say that overeating is harmful and advertising for some food products should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that online learning is very effective for students and that they can learn more easily than in the classroom while other people believe studying in a classroom with other students is much better. Discuss both views.
Science and technology have improved the standards of living in all over the world. Some people claim that the role of the arts has become insignificant. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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working in its h,ad office in anoth,r cour,try.
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• explain why yoq want tp wcfrk in· the company�s head office for six months
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Drug abuse is becoming increasingly common in the world today. What problems does this cause and what are some of the measures that can be taken to solve these problems?
You have read about a scholarship offered by a university and wish to apply.
Write a letter to the university and include the following information:
the scholarship you wish to apply for
some details about yourself
your academic suitability for the scholarship
and any other relevant information.
As housing is a basic need for people, government should provide free housing for everyone who cant't afford it, To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below describes some change about the presentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outsite Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
•Explain the situation
•Describe why it bothers you
•Suggest a solution
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour moved in who has loud parties several times a week.
Write a letter to your landlord, In your letter
•Explain the situation
• Describe why it bothers you
• Suggest a solution
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. G
Some people believe that the arts should receive subsidies or sponsorship from government and big companies. Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would be better if it were invested in scientific projects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 logger pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below gives information about the number of Catholics residing in different nations, during 2010-2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The two pie charts compare five categories household expenditure( food, housing, education other products and services, healthcare) between 2019 and 2020. Units are measured in percentage. It's noticible that the household of expenditure food, housing, education experienced at a significant fall other the 10- years period while this figure for other products and service and Healthcare so a big rise. In 2019 of an average household expenditure went on food which was the largest of the pie chart, however, by 2020 the figure for this category had fallen by one of twenty during of half decade the expenditure housing consumer experience it a considerable fall from 55% to 20% in terms of other products and services the household expenditure this category made up 7% in 2019 and after 1 years this figure saw a significant increase at 18% making in the largest household of all. In the smallest household of expenditure to healthcare in the first year. However next year the period, there was 15 percent rise in this sector.
In many countries, government are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an apporiate use of government money?
In some contries, more and more people are becoming interestd in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some poeple say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think thank advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People living in the twenty-first century have better standards of living than people who lived in the past. To what extent [completely/ absolutely --- partly/ somehow] agree or disagree?
some cultures, childrens are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in 4 Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Model Answer
Universities are becoming increasingly expensive to operate. In some countries, money from taxation has met these costs. However, this is not always enough to maintain the quality of universities. What problems can occur when universities do not have enough money? Suggest alternative ways that universities can be funded.
The fake news is becoming increasingly common in the era of social media. What problems will it cause to individuals and the society? Suggest some measures to deal with it.
You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write to a friend you worked with there.
Include the following in your letter:
•Tell your friend about your life now.
•Give him/her details of your visit.
•Arrange how you can meet.
What are the benefits of living in big cities,as opposed to rural areas? What are the problems of rural areas, and how can they be solved?
Certain individuals ascertain that a broader age between parents and their offspring is more advantageous then being closer in age. Are the benefits of having more years of separation between parents and children greater than the deficits?
In some countries, there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Advertising is all around us, it is an unavoidable part of everyone?s life . Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The best way to prevent people from smoking is to impose high taxes on tobacco products. In this way, people will be less likely to develop a long-term addiction to smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many schools, students are showing increasingly bad behavior. What problems does this cause for schools and society, and what solutions can be implemented to improve student behavior?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantage and disadvantage of giving children this message.