In the past, almost all office workers did their job in their company’s offices five days a week. Nowadays, however, many employers allow more flexible work arrangements, and employees often choose to work from home a few days per week. What are the advantages and disadvantages of employees working from home?
Some people think that it is necessary to travel to other places to learn about cultures . Other say that books , films and the internet can be used as a source of information about different cultures. Do you agree or disagree ?
Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today people are able to make a film. Do you think this trend is positive or negative?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Some people feel that entertainers (eg. 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?
The diagram below shows the life circle of salmon, from egg to adult fish.
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features.
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,TV,film theatre) give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
3D Movies Release The graph and chart below give information about 3D cinema screens and film releases.
Letter to a Cinema Manager
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
Describe the jacket
Describe where you were seated
Explain what you want to be done
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Creative artist should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restriction on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some believe that it is good for a country's culture to import films and TV programs, while others think it is better for a Country to have their own films and TV programmes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places and learn about their culture. We can learn as much as from books, film and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response.
school ahould be stopp using books for teaching as they find them boring , use film tv and computer instead. to what extent do you agree qith this
The bar graph shows data about the number of movie films sold or rented over 9 years between 2002 and 2011.
Some people think that school should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computer instead. To what extend do you agree?
Schools should use films, computers and games to educate children instead of books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to watch foreign film rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about the culture, since one can learn as much as from books, films, and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Angsa
Some people say that now they can see films on theur, 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.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating and information. State which you consider to be the most effective - comics - Books - radio - television - film - theatre Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiance.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
It is the government’s responsibility to save people from themselves, for example by banning smoking or enforcing helmet use for motorcyclists. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
People these days watch TV, films and other programs alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram shows the lifecyle of a species of fish called salmon.
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.
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?
Some people think that the government should regulate the level of violence in TV and movies. Others believe that films with violence should not be released. Discuss both the perspectives and give your opinion.
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here.
The graph below shows the total percentage of films and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in UAE. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make the comparisons where relevant
The table below gives information about student enrolments at Bristol University in 1928, 1958 and 2008
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.
some people ay that now we can 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 gi9ve your opinion.
Many people believe that the high level of violence in films and TV programmes today is causing serious social problems. What are the problems caused by excessive violence in films and TV? How could these problems be reduced?
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT NOW WE CAN SEE FILMS ON OUR PHONES OR TABLIETS, 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 VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
Many people today prefer to watch film or TV shows alone at home instead of watching with other people. What are the disadvantages and advantages of this development?
Some people say that now 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 o�n .opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries؟
The diagram explains the process for the making of chocolate. There are a total of ten stages in the process, beginning with the growing of the pods on the cacao trees and culminating in the production of the chocolate.
You recently went on a business trip to another country and you faced an issue at the airport.
- inconvenience
Write a letter to the airport management and include
● what the details of your flight were.
- AL187 to the Delhi International Airport on 28 Jan at 10:27 AM
● what the problem at the airport was.
- The security check in machine was down due to lack of sufficient repair. Caused an almost half mile long waiting line in the airport and had to rushed to the gate one it was completed
● some suggestions for improvement. - Add an additional line + use software to track maintenancevand always to PM
Nowadays, people all over the world are watching foreign films much more than locally produced films. Why? Should government give more financial support to the local film industry? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The uses of violence in music lyric, 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?
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn the culture of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films and the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a salmon, from egg to adult fish. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.