Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The pie charts show the revenue sources for U.S. highways for last year and U.S. highway expenditure by type for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisons where relecant.
Many people today eat too many meals at fast food restaurants. Even though everybody knows that fast food is not healthy, people still go there. Give the advantages and disadvantages of fast food restaurants.
QUESTION In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies. Do you think the advantage outweighs the disadvantage.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste form home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
In some country, people have to find work abroad. They have to move from family and friends. Do you think benefits outweigh disadvantages.
Many countries have recently adopted the practice of placing cameras in the streets and other public area in order to reduce crime. To what extent do you think this is effective and does it conflict with the public’s right to privacy. Discuss
Some students take a year off between finishing school and starting university to travel or work. Do the advantages of taking a gap year outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people feel that entertainers are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?
The claim that animals have “rights” has been the subject of much debate since the 1970s. Are zoos helping or hurting our animals? Should zoos be banned? Do you agree or disagree?
A 'cashless society' is one where people use debit/credit cards and other forms of payment instead of cash. Do the advantages of a cashless society outweigh the disadvantages?
t the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adult, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantage?
Nowadays, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enhance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Student leave high school without leaving the way how to manage their money. What are the reason and solution of this issues?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar ,which causes many health problems .Sugary products shoud be mad more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar . do you agree or disagree ?
The bar chart shows the percentage of young people in higher education in 2000, 2005 and in 2010.
The first graph below shows the weight (in tones) of fruit produced by a farm during each month in 2013, and also the amount (in tones) of fertiliser used. The second graph shows the volume of rainfall in each month (in millimetres.) Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measure do you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the difference between the lowest paid jobs and the highest paid jobs should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a possitive or negative development?
The use of social media is replacing face to face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages.
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
• explain the purpose of the trip
• ask about things to do and see in the city
• invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
High-school students should take a gap year before going to university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
During our careers, we work with many different kinds of people. All of them have unique characteristics and personality traits. In your opinion, which of the following is the most important characteristic of a coworker? • a serious attitude regarding their work obligations • a willingness to learn new things • the ability to make other people laugh
You are living in a Univercity residence , and you have problem with the high levels of noise from a new cafe which open is late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the university. In your letter.
There should only be one government in the world rather than a national government for each country. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently transferred money into your bank account through online banking but the money was not credited to your account.
Write a letter to your bank manager. In your letter,
introduce yourself
describe the situation
tell what you want him to do
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first year after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep? 1)Tiredness 2)Dark circles
It seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing student through exams rather than assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
In some countries the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation, and discourages private vehicle ownership. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Socail media is gradually repalcaing in person face to face coontact with many people worldwide.Do the benefits of social media outweight the disadvantage?
The local newspaper is holding a "best neighbor in the area" competition. Write a letter to the newspaper to recommend your neighbor for this competition. In your letter, Introduce yourself Say whom you are recommending Explain why this neighbor should be the winner of this competition
University students are incresingly studying abroad ad part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages.
People do not often interact with their neighbors and this can be harmful for building communicates. What are the possible causes and how can this be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
at the present time, the poulation of some countries includes a relatively larg number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The given graph compares the percentage of the demographics aged 65 and over in three different European countries. Overall, it could be seen that the most aged country throughout the years is Germany and by predictions Germain will remain at the same place in the rating, whereas the youngest state was and will be the United Kingdom. All countries went upward over the period. According to the data, the percentage of pensioners in Germany in 1988 accounted for one fifth of all population, while the proportions in the United Kingdom and Canada were 14.23 and 16.32 respectively. After 12 years the percentage of old men in three countries rose, in Canada and Germany climbed by around 5% each, but the rise in the United Kingdom didn’t reach even 1%.At the end of the period given in question, Germany remained the oldest country with 30.42%. While Canada and the United Kingdom rose to 26.35% and 20.35% in turn.
Some people believe that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private healthcare centers outweigh its disadvantages?
art is considered an essential part of all culutres throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050 these countries will have far more adults aged 65 and over than children under 15. What problems might this cause in the future? Can anything else be done to solve this issue? (Model answer)
In 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?
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people some people claim that not enough to the waste from home is recycle they say that only where to integral cycling is per government to make is to what extend to you that is large are needed to make Paper recycle more of their waste
The maps below show one part of a small town called Springsby as it is now, and plans for how it might be developed.
Nowadays, many people prefer eating out rather than cooking at home. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case ? Do you think this a positive or negative situati
Social media websites have amused large user bases. Do the advantages of being a part of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
Chart A below shows the rate of oil consumption (in millions of barrel)in a small country from 1950 to 2010.Chart B shows the number of people employed in the oil industry in that country,and also the rate of unemployment throughout the country over the same time.