The graph below shows the nomer of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
Some people prefer to shop in supermarkets, while others like shopping online. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Shops are open throughout the day. Is it a positive or negative for locals and the shop markets themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people‘s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree
There are more new towns being built nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for individuals to spend their free time. 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
Q: In some places, shops are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you think it is good for customers, shop staff and our society as a whole? Give reasons and examples from your personal experience.
For many young people today, shopping is their favourite free time activity. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time?
Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food?
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and seperate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages
You recently sent your computer to be repaired at a shop. However, you are not satisfied with the repair. Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter describe why your computer needed to be repaired explain why you are not happy with the service say what you would like the shop manager to do
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Dow you agree or disagree?
There are more new towns being built nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a place 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.
In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The recent popularity of online shopping will result in the end of high street shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece 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
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, and make comparisons where relevant. Fatima
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you decide to write to them.
Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter
• give them the background information
• describe the problem
• ask them to resolve the issue
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.
Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goods.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
Buying things on the internet, such e-books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future, people may no longerbe able to pay for things in shops using cash. Allpayments 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?
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 Summaries the information by selectin and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days people are using the Internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face-to-face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
In many countries,people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away
An increasing number of people is buying what they need on the internet.Discuss the advantages and disadvantage for both individuals and company shopping online.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goods
People can perform everyday task, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions without meeting other people face to face. What are the effects of this on an individual and society as a whole.
The graph below Shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and two 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are replacing small local shops. Do you think this is a positive development? Give your reasons and examples.
In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you haven't handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
Model answer
Dear Ms. McKeen,
My name is Leo Smith and I am a first-year student in your Marketing class at Capilano College. I am writing to you because I have a problem with the project you set about social media. The due date was last week but I'm afraid I haven't finished it yet. As you know, I have been absent from class for almost ten days with COVID-19 symptoms and I have not been attending lectures. I only managed to get the reading list from a friend and go to the library to do research yesterday. You will see from your records that I have never missed a deadline for an assignment so far during my course.
However, I am requesting an extension of one week in this case because I am so behind with my work. I hope you will take my illness into consideration and grant me an extension.
Yours sincerely,
Leo Smith
A company is planning to invest in a new training program to enhance employee skills and productivity. The management team has to decide between two different approaches. Some people support that Develop online courses that employees can complete at their own pace, offering flexibility and convenience is better to consider while other believe that Organize in-person workshops led by expert trainers, providing hands-on experience and immediate feedback will be the better option.
The table and chart below show the time spent at leisure and household activities in Britain. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Leisure activities (Average Men Women minutes per day) TV, video, radio Reading Sport 137 118 18 19 15 11 Household activities (Average minutes per day) cooking and washing shopping repair clothes washing and ironing Men Women
The use of mobile phone should be banned in public places like libraries and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
More and more people are 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?
The map show Southside,a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the indormation by selecting and repoting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, shopping is one of the most popular types of leisure activity. Is this a positive or negative development?
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?
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.
Write a letter to the council in your letter.
- Say how you heard about the plan.
- Explain how you feel about it.
- Ask for more information about it.
The grown of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, people waste the food which they buy in shops and restaurants. What is the reason for this? What measures can be taken?
Internet shopping will take over physical shops. Do you agree or disagree.
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that mordern technology has made shopping easier today, whlie others believe that it has not helped shoppers much. discuss both views and give your opinion
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.
You bought a new color TV set in a shopping mall, but it is in poor quality.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Explain what is wrong with the TV set
Say what action you would like him to take