In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers Do you think advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages
n1) Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that that working at home is beneficial to the worker and the family while others believe that it is stressful to both the worker and the family. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful add persuading us to buy things coma other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are tought to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adult. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the 21st century, many women have come out of their home to become what we call working women. What are the advantages and disadvantages of women doing work?
Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both veiw and give your opinion.
The first table chart below show changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third table show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhatten, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The breakthrough in medical sciences are by far the most significant advances in the world society over the last two centuries. Discuss this statement and give your opinion
Many people believe that the overconsumption of refined sugar is a major problem in the world and should be regulated the same as alcohol and tobacco. To what extend to do you agree or disagree? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that professional sportsmen and women are paid too much money nowadays in relation to their usefulness to society. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic 2: The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personl qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case ? Is it a positive or negative development ?
Many customs and traditional ways of behaviors are no longer relevant to the modern life and not worth keeping. Do you agree or disagree?
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover
the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
● describe the item you lost
● explain how you lost it
● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Begin your letter as follows:
● Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Sir or Madam,
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summariset h e information by selecting andreporting the main features, and make comparisons whererelevant.
Being a celebrity, such as a famous film star or sports personality-brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.Write a letter to the airline.
Nowdadays, there is a trend that the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developements. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree ?
Some people think that women are generally more peaceful than men as their character are naturally more nurting than aggressive. To what extent do you agree with this.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing house work in households in one country betweeb 1920 and 2019 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word puzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
School leaver usually go to work or travelling instead of going directly to a university. Do you think this is advantage or disadvantage for their study?
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children’s story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extend do you agree?
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodworking should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family. To that extent do you agree or disagree?
It's considered that good health is one of basic human needs. The question of whether private healthcare has more advantages or disadvantages is a complex issue that requires careful consideration of different factors. In my perspective there are more disadvantages than advantages when medical services are run by profit-making companies.
YOU HAVE RECENTLY MOVED INTO NEW FALT. UNFORTUNATELY, YOUR LOST SOME MONEY THE OTHER DAY. AND CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY NEXT MONTH'S RENT WHEN IT IS DUE. WRITE A LETTE TO LANDLORD EXPLAINING THE SITUATION AND THAT YOU WILL PAY AS SSON AS YOUR PARENTS SEND THE MONEY. ALSO MENTION THAT THERE ARE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE FLAT.
The map below shows two potential locations for a shopping mall in the city of Brandfield. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. N
Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic developnent but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages.
The graph shows the increase in population of three counties Colunbia, Yamhill and Washington in the U.S. state of Oregon, between 1940 and 2000. These three lines experienced an upward tendency, where the highest population was recorded in Washington.
The tables show the populations of eight capital and eight provincial cities in 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to the course director. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Some people think that technological development have positively affected the say we live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss btoh views and give your own opinion.
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
31. Me (no mistake of spelling) : Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is longer. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees?
You are going on a month training program to the UK and know that the head of the
course would like one of the participants to be the social events’ organizer.
Write a letter to the Training Organiser
• Express your interest in the role
• Request more information about it
• Explain what experience you have
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. While other people think that taking part in individual sports is better, like tennis or swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 29. (20/01/2018) Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is often argued that it is crucial for individuals to be tidy in their workplace and house, and everything should be organized in these places. I think it is a correct belief, and I advocate this opinion. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain my point of view.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time.
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, many local shop owners have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
Scientists believe that the world is in danger due to environmental changes. Some people say that personal lifestyle changes should be made to reduce the damage to the environment, while others think that the government should do something to help. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is thought by some that a school teachers role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge . What do you think is the role of a teacher?
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign languge. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
School teachers used to be sources of information; however, some people argue that teachers are not as important as before due to the increasing variety of information resources. What is your opinion?
your neighbours have recently written to you to you about the noise from your houseflat.
Write a ltter to your neighbours, in your letter:
explain a reason for the noise
apologise
describe what actions will you take
You have received a bill from a mobile phone (or cell phone) company for international call
charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls.
Write a letter to the company,
complaining about this
giving your reasons
asking for the bill to be changed
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
For a successful company, selling products depends more on company’s reputation or it depends more on if they provide discounts and offers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?