As technology develops, more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of online shopping. Some people claim that this trend has more drawbacks than benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, shopping online is becoming popular because of it’s benefits. For example, the consumers can buy books, air tickets or anything they need on the Internet. There are many advantages of this phenomenon. Beside, the drawbacks of shopping online are also a problem. In my opinion, the benefit of buying things on the internet outweigh the disadvantages.
More and more people ore using the internet to do their tasks rather then doing in person. (e.g. banking, shopping, hotel booking etc. ). Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages?
Nowadays there is an increasing trend of big shopping centres opening up while small shops are closing down. What are the advantages and disadvantages of big shopping centres versus small local shops?
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in a specific area and separated them each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh disadvantages.
Many young people like to shop in their free time. Why do think youngsters are interested in activities like shopping for recreation? Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other productive activities?
: For many , shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others . People , however, in the past mostly visited shopping malls when necessary . To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?
Some people have the opinion that big shopping malls are expensive places as they offer high costs for the products which can be bought at much cheaper prices from local shops. On the other hand, some people think that such malls are absolutely the best places to visit for shopping. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your 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 this way outweigh the disadvantages.in r
In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
You live near a record shop that sells music, movies, and books.
Write a letter to the shop asking if they have a few different items you are looking for.
– Ask what the prices are and if they can be orders
– Ask when they would arrive and if you can have them held in advance
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 knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
In many countries people throw away lot of food from restaurant and shop. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce waste?
In some countries, people waste a lot of food that they have bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food in that way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face because of technology. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole?
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
Some people think that shops should sell food products from the local areas rather than products from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opend in the one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has scientifically been proved to have bad effects on people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Writing Task 1
You bought milk in a shop and it was
• it was expired
• it went sour
• unsatisfactory customer service
Write a letter to shop manager. In your letter
• introducing your reason for writing
• what went wrong
• what you would like to happen
Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree or disagree?
The use of mobile phones should be banned in public space such as libraries, transportations, and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a plece of equipment that you use
for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment.
In your letter
describe the problem with the equipment
explain how this problem is affecting your work
say what you want the shop or company to do
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter
-Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
Begin you letter as follows : Dear Sir or Madam,
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sport facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their time in. To what extent do agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new town rather shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of quipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
-say what you want the shop or company to do
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 no be happy to give up using cash?
The diagrams below show changes in Happy Valley Shopping Centre in 1982 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many shopping malls have been built in different countries all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for the local people?
Buying things on internet such as books Sir ticket and groceries is becoming more and more popular .Fo advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantage.
Write a letter of application to mrs hopkins the oganizer of the trip,telling her:
-why would you like to go on the trip
-what skills do you have
-what previous experience
THE GROWING OF ONLINE SHOPPING WILL ONE DAY LEAD TO ALL SHOPS IN CITIES AND TOWNS CLOSING DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to Public Park and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In country where there is a high unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who will have no hop of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Nowsadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects on themselves and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
hello Shopping is the favourite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travels to large shopping centre and mall to do shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays online shopping is rapidly replacing physical shopping in stores. What are the positives and negatives of this development, in your opinion? Give some relevant examples.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the numer of new shops that opened in one coutry between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the in formation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant,
An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. what are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers rather than smaller, more traditional shops?
What could be done to encourage people to buy local products? An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shop online?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shoppings centres or malls to do their shoping. Is this a positive or a negative development ?
Write to the company’s manager about construction near your home. In your letter:
* how you heard of their construction plans
* what you think of their plans
* your hopes for the construction in case it pushes through