The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted on a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only few constructions especially 2 houses and one shop. However, springer town did dramatically change throughout years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised at the center town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow place to some appartements and a house lift up. It has also been a surge in quantity of arteries between buildings than the 1970’s model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
write a letter to your neighbour
You are going away from home for one week and you need to ask your neighbour to look after you house.
Why you want to go away
What you want your neighbour to look after
If there are any problems then give instructions
In recent years , more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages ?
In some countries, owning a home ranther than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities, planers tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road night cause some problems. What are the problems? What could be done to solve those problems?
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night until they are accompanied by an adult while others believe that teenagers should be given the freedom to move. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
More and more parents allow their children to play on computers or tablets (like iPads) because they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
In some countries there are more yung people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Advanced medical treatments are generally expensive.People's access to proper health care should not depend upon their level of income.All people have the right to access the best medicine available. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
More and more people are using internet to do their tasks rather that doing in person for example shopping bankings hotel bookings. Do you think tha advantage outweigh disadvantage
In today’s world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Many processed foods and ready-made meals contain preservatives and additives . what are advantages to this? Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The percentage of overweight children children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last decade. discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Communication technologies, such as smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, have experienced rapid developments. Some people think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantageous and disadvantageous of both the approach.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages foe young people who decide to do this?
TOPIC 3: Rich people should pay higher taxes so that poor people will have more opportunity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays some professionals such as doctor, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?
A company is considering moving its headquarters to a new location to improve its business prospects. Some people believe that Move to a larger city with more business opportunities, better infrastructure, and access to a larger talent pool. Others believe that Stay in the current, smaller city where the cost of living is lower, employee satisfaction is high, and the company has established community ties. Give your opinion and state reason for your opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers?
recent advances in medicine have resulted in an increase in life expectancy over the past 4 years.do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe there should be a curfew law so that people under the age of 18 are not out past midnight. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In today's world many people own a smart phone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
There are now many different kinds of internet sites and apps offering medical advice, but they all share one thing in common: they do more harm than good. Why might online sources of medical advice be said to "do more harm than good'? Present a counter-argument. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organisation. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages?
n the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some governments say how many children a family can have in their home. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the three countries with the highest populations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this overweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the percentage of young people in higher education in four different countries in 2000, 2005 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
“Although abuse of the system is inevitable, social welfare payments are essential to protect the rights citizens have to a guaranteed minimum income in a democratic society”
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour for children?
some educationalists think that international visits will benefit teenagers at the school. To what extant do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
•Your reason for writing
•What you would like to happen
•A nice, respectful style.
In the past, people ate local food in season. Nowadays, people buy a variety of food from all over the world. Does it advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Many young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many parents these days work in other ountries, taking their families with them. Do yout hink the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some experts belive that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at a primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Big salary is much important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary. Answer: It is often argued that it is more advantageous to do a job with high wage, even if it does not appeal to you at all. I completely disagree with the statement and I think that growth in job and challenging roles are more important than higher compensation.
“Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (For example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Several individuals expand most of their life alive near where they were born. What might be the cause of th is? What are the advantages and downsides?
Scientists are doing experiments on living animals for the purpose of research nowadays. Do you think advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Growing number of overweight people put stress on healthcare system. Some people believe that Teaching about physical fitness at school is the solution for this while others don't believe in this. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The line chart illustrates the number of women in the parliament of 5 European nations from 2000 to 2012. Overall, the figures for Germany, Italy, France and the UK all increased after 12 years. In contrast, the number of female members in Belgium’s parliament decreased over time. In 2000, the German government consisted of almost 35% women while the figures for Italy and France were all around 25%. After 12 years, the percentage of females in Germany, Italy and France rose to 37%, 40% and 32%, respectively. Italy was also the country that had the highest number of female members in parliament in the 5 European nations. In the Belgium’s government, in 2000, the percentage of women was more than 15% while the figure for the UK was just nearly 5%. However, in 2012, the figures for these two nations both collided at nearly 25%. Belgium was the only country of the five ones mentioned to witness a decrease after the 12-year period.