With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many high schools and universities require students to work on projects in groups, and all members of the group receive the same grade (mark) on the project. Do you agree or disagree that giving every member of a group the same grade is a good way to evaluate students? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
Many people in the music business feel that illegal music sites on the internet are a serious threat to the industry and more should be done to prevent them from operating. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Successful sports professional can earn a great deal more money than people in other important profession. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programmes) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
You have just read an article in an inernational travel magazie which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of magazie. IN your letter
- Correct the information in the article
- Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
- Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by modern lifestyles which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?
With more people choosing to watch travel programs on TV and social media, fewer people will be willing to pay the costs of traveling abroad. To what extent do you agree?
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
Some people think the use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports club, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Do you agree or disagree?
: Most medical doctors want to work in cities where they will make a lot of money. Yet in many rural areas there are not enough doctors. What are the reasons for this problem? How can it be solved?
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter • describe the problem. • explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. • say what you would like the manager to do.
Exposure to international media such as films, TV and megazines has significant impact on local culture. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, the government pays for health care. In others, the individual must pay for their own health care. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individual to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve these environmental problems unless individual make, some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in Jamestown in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Many people around the world use social media day to keep in touch with other people and new events. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
When international media convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
With the rise of smartphones and social media, people are spending less time interacting face-to-face. What effects does this phenomenon lead to? What solutions can be implemented to encourage more face-to-face interactions?
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disavantages
The chart below shows the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison when relevant.
The role of technology in education is rapidly growing. Some believe that technology will completely replace traditional teaching methods, while others argue that traditional methods are irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think traditional methods (making photo albums, writing diaries) are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts show the share of global manufacturing and exports for four countries between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Many people use social media on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses
The graphs below show the number of hours people spent on social media per day from 2010 to 2016 as well as the reasons why they used them. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people argue that the use of technology, such as smartphones and social media, has had a negative impact on interpersonal communication skills. Others believe that technology has enhanced communication and connectivity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn’t attend and you forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
-Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
-Explain why you missed it and why you hadn’t let her know
-Describe how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _____,
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people amd get news eventes. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many supermarkets sell more and more imported food products than ones produced in their home country. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The charts below shows the average percentages in typical meals o three types of nutrients l, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Some people say advertising has positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because it will make people dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The cost of flight has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents an do there members of society often set a bad example.Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Q1. Nowadays,many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their life easier.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The use of social media such as Facebook or Twitter are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the employment of all male and female workers by occupation in UK in the year 2005 Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Social media has replaced the traditional meshes of Communication and people use more and more Social media to communicate, and to follow news and events. Do the advantage autweight the disadvanges.
The graph shows the number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbors to say goodbye to them and to thank for their help during your stay.
In your letter
explain how they helped you
say what you will miss the most about the area where you lived
invite them to visit you at your new home
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have made a reservation in a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
give details of your current booking
explain what changes you need to make and why
ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings
Write at least 150 words.
The charts show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some employers offer their employee subsided membership of gyms and sports clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more active at work other employers see no benefit in doing so discussed the argument from both aspects of you and give your opinion.
These days social media sites have become public forums for discussion on political and social issues. Therefore, all types of opinions should be allowed on such platforms, and nobody should be banned. Do you agree?
Although more and more people get the news on social media, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree?