In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise tha their products are new in some ways. Why is this?Do you think it is a positive and negative development?
In the future, more people will choose to go on a holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on a holiday. Do you agree or disgaree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Minh)
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of Income. Unfortunately, tourism can be cause of lot of problem if its not well managed . What are the advantage and dis advantage in the modern world? Do you think advantage overweight the disadvantage
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You recently bought an expensive electronic product from a store and found that the product does not work properly. Write a letter to store manager. In your letter,
Complain about the problem
Propose action for the store to take.
the table below gives information about the three countries with the highest populations. Summarise the information and make a comparison.
The graphs below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in Korea in 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers- based on technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billioin) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three catagories, from 1995-2002. Summarises the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some think spending a lot on birthday celebrations and weddings is a waste of money. Others think it is important for young people and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many employers are employimg people with good social skills as well as good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that good social skills is as important as good qualifications to succeed in job
Robot and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace human in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Some people think the typical technology of a teacher and students in the classroom will not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise party birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
explain why you won't be able to attend the party
give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to refduce the amount of packaging of goods. Other argue that consumers should avoid buying goods with slot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days, many people are interested in buying organic food even though it is often more expensive than conventionally produced food. What are some reasons that people prefer organic food? Do you think it is important to buy organic food despite the higher price? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks, while others believe that all students should be given a chance to attend. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people claim that the media has a negetive influence on contemporary society. They think that there is very little tolerance for new ideas because of its impact. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think speech research is a waste of money. The government should spend that money on the improvements of people's living conditions. What is your opinion?
Lack of fresh is becoming a global issue of increasing importance. What problems does this shortage cause? What measures could be taken to overcome this problem?
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about energy consumption in the USA since 1980, with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
We should introduce laws to me business and state services employee equal numbers of male and female workers in every department or area of the company how far do you support this idea
write a letter to the company. in youe letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports company and paying for the concerts. say how think the company should spend the money
You have just returned from a long holiday. While you were away, your friend looked after your house.
Write a letter to you friend. In your letter
- thank you friend for the things she/he did for you
- offer to reimburse any money she/he spent on doing these things
- arrange to meet your friend for a coffee late this week.
Some people think that staying in hotels is not a good option to know about a country or its people. What do you think about this viewpoint?
People today can shop,work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to- face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own chocies on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that people who are over 60 years old should retire and stop working. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that young people should follow traditional values of their societies. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You should spend about 40 min on this task. More people are aducating themselves with online educational sources. Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages.
The diagram below shows a simple system that turns dirty water into clean water. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.**
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/ unpaid work.**
In your letter,
- explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Dear Sir or Madam,
some people think that using mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries and public transport.To what extent do you agree with this statement ?
**All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults.** **What are the reasons for this rise in obesity?** **How could it be tracked?**
The diagram shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.
In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?
In some countries, employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries, employees are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the needs of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have?
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any addres
Do you support that the nuclear technology should be used for constructive purposes? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. Give reasons for your viewpoint
Some people think that it’s good for a country’s culture if people watch some imported film or TV programs while some people argue that it could be better if people watch films of their own culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Most countries have traditional celebrations that ocur annually. İn Your opininon, what benefits do these celebrations have for society? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowladge or experience.
In many countries, people are now living Lon than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
If old people are no longer physically, mentally, or financially able to look after themselves, younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer country to work in developed countries. What problems does it cause? What can be done to deal with this problem?
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermarket rather than small shops or local markets? Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
The table and chart below gives information on the police budget for 20017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. the table shows where the money came fromand the charts show how it was distributed. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food.