Your class has attended a panel discussion on how to influence people to be more environmentally friendly. You have made the notes below: Ideas for influencing people to be more environmentally friendly: laws and taxes •education media Sorne opinions expressed in the discussion:
Recent research has shown that media like the internet and TV has a greater influence over people’s lives than politicians. Which do you consider to be the greater influence? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
A magazine wants to include conntributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me the most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
- describe what this book was about
- explain how this book influenced you
- say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Some people think that family has the most important influence on children’s development, while others believe that factors such as TV, friends, music and books have a more significant impact. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children’s development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children’s life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experience as teenagers, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that what children watch on television will influence their behavior. Others think that the time they watch television influences their behavior most .Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter,
– describe what this book was about
– explain how this book influenced you
– say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Write at least 150 words.
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near uour community. Discuss the advantages of this influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory. Explain your position.
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the causes of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that parents have a great influence on their children. Others believe that the media is a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter,
describe what this book was about
explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some peopl believe that after a child enters school their teachers will have more influence than their parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree It
The influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and lossof biodiversity. What are the primary causes of the loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?
The new media have too much influence on people’s lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Us film industry has a huge influence on people of the world. It is better that government should invest in local films industry to what extent to you agree or disagree
the family has a greate influence on children development but the influence from outside the home play bigger part in children's life. do you agree or disagree.
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 buyer? What other factors influence people to buy a product?
The influence of human on the world’s eco system is leading to the extinction of species and loss boo- diversity. What are the primary causes of bio diversity? What solutions can be suggest?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people say that family is the most powerful influence in a child’s development. Other’s say that other factors such as ( television friends music etc. ) play a greater role today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many aspectof the way people dress today are influenced by global fasion trends. how has global fashion become such a strong influence on people;s lives? do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that after a child enters school their teachers will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Social media platforms have become extremely popular among young people and strongly influence their behaviour, opinions, and lifestyle choices. Do you think this influence is more positive or negative?
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to write in newspaper. What factors influence these decisions? Do you think we become used to bad news? Should more good news be reported?
getting promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion ? What other factors influence people to work hard?
The new media has a strong negative influence on people's live. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Most people believe that the model of the EU is the future, with countries gradually joining together into larger units. Write an essay expressing your opinion about this topic and support it with arguments including: • lower taxes and prices associated with being part of a free-trade area; • ability to travel freely between countries to live or work; • how countries modernise and influence one another when they join together.
Some people believe that violence in computer games, has a damaging effect on the young generation. Others deny that this has any significant influence on their behavior. What is your opinion on this?
Nowadays, young children and teenagers are eating more unhealthy food and not exercising. Some people think parents are responsible for their children’s unhealthy habits, while others think governments should play a larger role in encouraging children and teenagers to be healthier. Who do you think has more of an influence on children & teenagers: parents or governments? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that the only way to have success in business is to have a unique products. What factors do you think influence the success of a company?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development To what extent do you agree or disagree? 250 WORD
Some people say that the experience a child has before starting school has the most influence on their future life. Others say experience as a teenager is more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What focus do you think influence these decisions? Do we become to use to bad news, and would it be better more good news was reported?
In many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some people believe that fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
News editor decide what to to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we bacame used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media-rich society.
Some people believe that after a child enters school their children will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A magazine wants to include contribution from its readers for an article called ‘ the book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
1)Describe what this book was about
2) Explain how this book influenced you
3) Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
While studying abroad provides an opportunity to broaden one’s experience, as also present the danger of letting influence from the host culture. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is an influence professional sportsman on teenagers. It is undeniable that they have a vital role in our life, especially youths’.
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent do you advertisement influence our choices as a customer and what effect does it have on our lifestyle? discuss the issue and give your opinion give reason for your answer with examples.
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them? What’s the difference between the toy kids play now and those they played in the past? Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited? How do advertisements influence children?
Many people think that every individual is responsible for their happiness, but some people believe there are other external factors that influence us. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that after the child begins his/her schooling their teacher will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Getting a promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in the modern workplace. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotions? What other factors influence people to work hard?
It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic: News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.