Some people believe that increasing office hour is a reason for many social and personal problems and that is why the number of working hours a day should be reduced by 25%. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this reduction?
The bar charts show education data related to young adults aged 15 years old in 10 different countries in 2015. The first chart shows in which countries adolescents do the most homework in terms of the hours per week. The second chart shows the nations that scored the best on an international science test. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, people are spending long hours at the workplace. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition?
The chart below shows average hours and minutes spent by UK males and females on different daily activities.
It is observed that, currently more and more people are working longer hours. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What effects does this have on the society?.
In some countries, schools remained open for more hours so that children can be looked after because their parents are working. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of this?
(XADA) Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
some children spend hours every day on their smartlhones. why is this the case? do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that parents should limit their children hours of watching tv and playing computer games, but encourage to read books. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories. Describe the information presented below. Comparing results for men and women in the categories shown. Suggest reasons for what you see.
TOPIC: A love for tradition has never weakened a country, but it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril. Discuss the statement and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the results of a survey to find out what members of a city sports club about the club’s activities, facilities and opening hours.
In many countries, shops open for longer hours daily every week. What is the negative or positive effects of this on the shoppers and local community. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ome children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that the best way for the government to solve traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2017.1.21 2014.1.9
The graph below shows electricity production (in terawatt hours) in France between
1980 and 2012. Please ummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, TV programmes are transmitted throughout the day and night. Some people think that 24-hour transmission has positive impact, while others believe it is negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You would like t reduce your working hours in order to study part time. write a letter to your boss.
explain why you want to reduce your working hours. say which hows you would like to work, describe how your part-time studies world kenefit your employer.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in yourtown, has
advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day
next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett.In your letter
• suggest how you could help her in her home
. say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working hours for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweight the disadvantages?
Countries with longer working hours enjoy an economic advantage, but they suffer from certain negative social effects, do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the number of hours spent in a British university library by undergraduates, postgraduates, and t11e total student population.
The bar charts below show the number of hours each teacher spent teaching in different schools in four different countries in 2001. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to work on fixed working hours but others prefer to have flexible working time. Discuss both these views and mention your own opinion.
The table give information about the temperatures and hours of daylight in london and sydney during the same weekend in december 2018.
Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty five hour
The bar chart compares the salaries of five professions in the UK at the beginning of their careers and after three years of experience. The table illustrates average working hours per week of these professions.
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore working hours in offices and factories should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your friend who lives in a different country about your plan to work overseas. In your letter explain:
What jobs do you plan to do?
Why do you want to work overseas?
Ask for some information related to jobs, such as salary, working hours and so on
In some cities, the government has tried to reduce traffic by adopting measures such as congestion tax during rush hours. Is this a positive or negative development?
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. Write a letter to your boss.
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 wrods.
You do not need to write any addresses.
The first graph displays which electrical appliances owned the most by a household, while, others illustrates how many hours of housework consumed per week in one country from 1920 to 2019.
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers – playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education ad their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, many people have to work for longer hours, asd they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can the employers do to make their lives easier?
many people work long hours, leaving very lite tire for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter-
Suggest how you could help in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
The table below gives information on average hours and minutes spent by UK males and females on different daility activities
Many people today working long hours, leaving them with little time for leisure activities. Why is this happpend? What problems does it cause?
The chart below shows participation of Australian children in certain sport activities outside of school hours. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some toddles are using mobile phones for hours each day. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
The diagrams below show the main reasons workers chose to work from home and the hours males and females worked at home for the year 2019.
The graph and table show the number of individuals’ working hours and the number of paid holidays from 1998 to 2004.
Countries with long average working hours are economically more successful than those countries which do not work long hours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the number of hours worked per week by men and women in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a new apartment. After living there for a week, you have noticed that the public transportation services available are not sufficient, especially during peak hours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and explain where you have moved to. • Describe the problems you have experienced with public
transportation services.
• Suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.
People are working for long hours than before, this leads to a stressful life ahead. what are the reasons for it? what employers can do to handle the situation?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to new laptop at a good price. Yu worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter.
*Tell the store where you live & what happen
*Explain the problem with the laptop
*State what action you would like the store to take
some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negetive development?