Being a celebrity – such as a famous film star or sport personality – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
The percentage of overweight children in the western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effect of this disturbing trend.
Some people think it is good for a country’s culture to import better films and shows from other countries while others believe that it is better to make their own films and shows. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. - comics - books - radio - television - film - theatre Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course. Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
The pie chart highlights the repartition of dance classes in percentage between numerous types of institutions, while the bar graph illustrates the style of dance courses two groups of youngsters follow. Overall, private studios represent the main amenity for dance classes and most of youth under the age of 11 practice ballet whilst the teenagers from 11 to 16 years old prefer modern dance. Looking in closer detail at the chart, we can notice that private studios head the locations of dance classes accounting for 48%. In addition, school halls come in the second position, representing 24%. Community halls and other schools follow with a rate of 18%. Finally, a small percentage of 10% is attributed to college-based studios. The bar graph brings more pieces of information concerning the style of dancing practiced regarding the age. In fact, the majority of ballet dancers belongs to the under 11 group, accounting for more than 600 students. Modern style of dancing is, in contrary, practiced by approximately 500 students from the age of 11 to 16 years old. Furthermore, the tap dance courses are almost equally followed by the two groups.
Creative artists should always have the freedom to express their ideas (in paintings, books, films and songs) in any way they wish. The government should not restrict what they do. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Many people believe that watching films is a waste of time, while others think that movies can be educational and beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
ou need to take leave from your work for almost a month for some personal reasons. Write a letter to your Manager. In your letter:
• Explain the reason for your leave & the length of your leave.
• Explain how you intend to deliver the task that was given to you recently and has to be turned in in a week’s time.
• Explain how & who will look after your work while you are away.
The given bar chart compares the figures for annual rentals and sales (in three products, namely VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray) of films from one particular store from 2002 to 2011.
Being a celebrity – such as a famous film star or sports personality – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Some people say that the main environmental problme of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Diagram shows the life cycle of a salmon fish
some people say that wa can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Ohers say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema
Some people feel that entertainers like film stars, pop musicians or sport stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays, around the world, people can see the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements, and TV channels. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
The picture below shows the life cycle of the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Being a celebrity– such as a film star or singer – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
ome people say that now that we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagrams below show a life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons when relevant.
Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some people think watching TV and films makes children more creative. Others think that it can actually lower their creativity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The graph above compares the number of participants in five activities at a social center in Melbourne, Australia, namely film club, martial arts, amateur dramatics, table tennis, and musical performances from 2000 to 2020.
The line graph illustrates how much money was spent on watching films in 3 primary forms namely cinemas, DVDs and legal download as well as the percentage split among the three forms given in the pie charts.
MANY PEOPLE PREFER TO WATCH FOREIGN FILMS RATHER THAN LOCALLY PRODUCED FILMS. WHY IS THIS THE CASE? SHOULD GOVERNMENT GIVE MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL FILM INDUSTRIES?
The chart below shows the proportion of profits made from the seven most viewed movie genres in US cinemas in 1995, 2005, and 2005 as a percentage of the total earnings of the US film industry for each year.
The bar charts show the percentages of film release and ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 (romance, drama, comedy, fantasy)
The most important alm of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below show the mos popular films the genre for men and women and general ticket sales for different types of film in the USA in 2010.
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do you agree or disagree?Nowadays shops have extended opening hours almost every day of the week in many countries. Is it a positive or negative development for shoppers and local communities?
Films can have effect on the children's education and teach them many things. Do you think it is always a positive infuelance? Discuss
The charts below show the most popular films by genre for men and women and general tickets sales for different types of film in the USA in 2010.
Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians and sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of Job should be highly paid?
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crime in society. To what etent do you agree or disagree with this issue.
The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars travelling through three suburban roads during working hours in a 10-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999
The line graph below shows the international student enrolment numbers at De Salle University from 1980 to 2020.
The diagram below shows the lifecycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relavent.
Being able to purchase goods from any places on the planet has made nations around the world become almost identical. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that traveling to different countries is the best way to gain knowledge about other cultures. Others argue that it is possible to learn about other cultures through books, films, and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films shoukd have educational value. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Some people think that schools stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computer instaed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The use of violence in music lyrics, video games and films seen by children is causing concern in many societies. What problems may be caused by this type of violent imagery, and what steps could be taken to lessen the impact on young people?
6. Some films glorify criminal behaviour which might tempt some people into crime. Do you think such films should be banned?
Being a celebrity – such as a famous film star or sport personality – brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
chools should stop using books for teaching children as they find them.boring and use films tv and computer instead . to what extent do you agree and disagree?
Being a celebrity-such as a famous film star and sport personality-brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.