Many museums charge for admissions while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums overweight the disadvantages?
In recent years virtual tourism including virtual reality tours, 360 videos has emerged as an alternative form of travelling reshaping the way people explore destinations and connect with cultural heritage from afar. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Homeschooling has become very popular in recent years. However most people still believe that attending schools is the best way to obtain formal education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.
In the past people could only eat food grown locally and in the season. Now it is possible to have any kind of food from all over the world at any time of the year. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries it is illegal to reject candidates for a job based on their ages. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreign country. Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. You letter should include:
1. When you hope to be staying at the resort
2. Ask for suggestions on activities to do
3. Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places.
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages togeather. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
two maps below show the changes of island
A LOCAL NEWSPAPER IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO DO SOME PART-TIME WORK WRITING FOR THE NEWSPAPER YOU DECIDE TO APPLY FOR THE WORK WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWSPAPER IN YOUR LETTER EXPLAIN WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THIS WORK. SUGGEST WHAT TOPICS YOU COULD WRITE ABOUT. GIVE YOUR OPINION OF THIS NEWSPAPER
You study at a university and often use the university library. The library closes very early in the evening and you are not able to stay there and study.
Write a letter to the manager of the library. In the letter,
-Describe who you are and the details of your university course
-Explain the problem at the library
-Suggest what you think the manager should do
You recently received a letter from a friendasking for advice about whether to goto college or to try to get a job.You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend.In your letter
Say why she/he wouldn't enjoy going to college
Explain why getting a job is a good for him/her
Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people prefer to be self-employed, whereas others like working for companies or institutions. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of both approaches. which do you think is a better approach?
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?
You are planning to visit another country. A member of your family lives in that country. Write to them and ask for some information. in your letter, -Identify when you last saw them -Explain where you plan to go and ask if they have any suggestions -Ask if they would like to come
Nowadays, some people choose to have their first child at an older age. Do the advantages of having children at an older age outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people today buy ready-made food rather than spend time cooking. What do you think are the reason for this Do you think the advantages of this development outright the disadvantages
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for evryone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience.
You saw an advertisement on the website of the local council. They ask for volunteers to help with organization of charity events.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Tell that you are willing to help;
• Suggest ways you might help with the events;
• Give details about your availability.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Nowadays parents are forcing their word to do part time jods in their free time. Write advantage and disadvantages of this phenomenon
Now adays the surveillance is happening at almost all public places. is it good or perceived bad by people? what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Childhood obesity is becoming a problem thoughout the developed world . Because of this , some people think that adverts for fast food , sweets and sugary snacks should not be allowed in schools and colleges . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this ?
The costs of international travel are decreasing and tourism is growing. Do you believe that the advantages of increasing tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
Tourism is an increasingly important global industry which has brought enormous benefits to many countries. However, tourism can also hav a negative impact on local inhabitants and the local environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your locality. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory establishment?
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
· say what actions you might take if the need arises.
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellon in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advatages and disadvantages of solar energy?
Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicles should be banned in city centers, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of foods imported from countries all across the world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart shows attendence of people in different ages in music events in Australia in 2006.
Writing
Task1
Letter
You believe that your local library needs some improvements.
Wriye a letter manager to suggest changes
In your letter:
Explain why you think the library needsbimprovements
Suggest what changes should be made
Invite the manager to discuss your suggestions in more detail
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960,1980 and 2000.
Some people think that fittest and strongest individual and team can achieve success in sports, while others believe that success depends on mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 this courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
In today's globalised world, we can see how modern technology impacts on many aspects of humans' life. On of the biggest changes is related to the photography.
You live in a house near a park. Recently, a lot of teenagers have been meeting in the park at night. They are very noisy. Write an email to the local government in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: Provide information about where you live. Explain the problem and how it affects your life and Suggest a way to solve the problem.
unemployment is one of the biggest problem of contempory society. What do you think are the main cause of unemployment.what Solutions can you suggest?
the system used fir rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the council. In your letter
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
While international tourism offers many advantages a lot of places, it brings about several disastrous effects on both people and environment there. Do the advantages of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph traces the changes in the total emission of carbon dioxide per person in 4 different regions in the years 1967 to 2007. Data are expressed in metric tonnes.
Nowadays, many people prefer eating out rather than cooking at home. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many cars nowadays are driven by computers, not people. Do you think the advantages of autonomous cars outweigh the disadvantages?
The world has changed greatly because of the internet. It has become a tool of many. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
The table below shows the changes in the percentage of lawyers choosing jobs in different industries in a specific country from 2001 to 2016
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the advantages of this trends? DO the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
A neighbour recently invited you to a special party.You intended to go,but at the last minute were unable to attend .Write a letter to your neighbour
Apologise for not going to the party
Explain why you didn't go
Suggest a way to make up for missing the party
In some schools, teacher teach a foreign language to student of primary language to student of the introductory class. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their studies as well as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solutions could you suggest?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace le.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience.