In some countries people who have high incomes pay very high taxes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for individuals and for the country as a whole? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
**Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool.Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?**
Some people think that governments should provide subsidies to farmers to produce cheap healthy food. Others think that governments should tax companies producing unhealthy foods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people eho decides to do this
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure, such as roads, water and power. All other services, such as education, health and social security, should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many peoples are copying celebrity from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a good idea to copy celebrities.
People can eat a wide variety of food of other regions. As a result they are eating a lot of foreign food instead of locally produced food. Do you think the advantages of eating foreign food are more than its harms?
some people believe that unpaid community service should be a comulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to young children) to what extent do agree or diagree? write 250 words
It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family
holiday at the seaside.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter,
➡️explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay
➡️ask what will be included in the price
➡️enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others, Hơever, believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Dicuss both these views and give your opinion
Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children.
some people believe that it is the government's resposibility to provide care and finance to support people after they retire, Others, however, think that individuals themselves should save money in their own when they are old. discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, 1)Thank him/her for the invitation. 2)Explain why you cannot come. 3) Ask him/her about other times to visit.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities aroud the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology for outweight the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid communitu work in their free time. This can benefit them and the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your manager about your work from last year.
What you did.
What you think you could improve?
A training request.
The table below shows the proportion of income spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998. The proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998 food electronic equipment 5% 10% music videos adults 25% 14% 5% 5% 1% men 2% women 39% 10% 9% 11% 1% 5% 39% 38% 40% 0.5% 12% 18% 17% children boys girls 23% 18% 5%
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did
at university. HelShe has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend.In your letter
give details of the course you took at the university
◦ explain why you recommend the university
give some advice about how to apply
Some feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their funtionality is more important. Discuss both side and give your own opinion.
38.Some people think that games can help children to develop a wide range of skills, while others believe that video games have a negative impact on children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it used to earn tourist revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
It is said that men are more privileged than women in their work places and in transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
It is the government's responsibility to provide financial support to old people after they retire or individuals should save money for themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some of people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what xtent do you agree or disagree?
Transporting goods and people pollutes the environment. Some people believe that governments should be responsible for this issue, while others believe it is individuals' responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
in many countries around the world, rural people are moving to citites, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think traffic and housing problems in big cities can be solved by moving companies and their employee to the countryside.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The process diagram illustrates the steps by which liquid chocolate is produced from cocoa beans.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Globalization is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Steve no copyright)
Some people think that employers should ensure a supportive and pleasant work environment where each employee is respected and valued equally while others think employers should focus instead on providing better facilities and equipment . What is your opinion?
Due to the increasinf density of living areas in a city, most residents are suffering from physical anf social dangers. Consequently, they are against living in the city. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.Write a letter to
your friend in your letter
-say why a driving letter is advantageous
-recommend a driving school
-give any extra guidance/tips
It is sometimes said that modern technology brings people more free time. However, some people say that instead technology is making people even busier. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contributes to job satisfaction? How realistics is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays congestion and Traffic jams are a common and major problem in most cities. Some people believe it is a good idea to construct wider roads to resolve this issue. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be the solution, in our opinion?
With the widespread use of interent , more and more peolpe choose to work from home. Do the advantage of this trend outwight the disadvantage?
It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too acade ic in orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical matters such as home management, work and interpersonal skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging the products they sell. Others say that consumers should avoid buying products which have a lof of packaging. Discuss both views
People have different views on how to reduce traffic congestion. Some think that governments should build more train and subway lines, while others think that building more roads and widening existing roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In most countries disable people are not catered adequately, e.g. buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments rely too heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide assistance and funding. What further measures could be taken to assist disable people? Discuss,
The graph illustrates how crime rates altered in Panama City during the period 2010-2019. We can see immediately that the greatest change occurred in the number of burglaries, while incidents of theft remained low but steady.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You had a minor accident at work, and you got injured. According to the company rules, you must report it to your manager in writing. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
describe what happened and your injury;
explain what the result of the accident was;
suggest a way to avoid similar accidents in the future.
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The graph below shows UK acid rain emissions, measured in millions of tonnes, from four different sectors between 1990 and 2007.
Last Friday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plate. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Where and when you lost your bag
•What your bag looks like
•What its content were