In some parts of the world, it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development? Introduction
Deforestation is considered one of the major environmental problems. What are the causes and effects of deforestation? What solutions can be put in place to address it?
The advent of the Internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Do you feel this working arrangement has more advantages or dis- advantages? Share personal examples in your essay.
The government spends about 220 million pounds a year supporting museums and galleries in the U.K., and a similar amount subsidizing the visual and performing arts This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below compares levels of recycling, as well as some less environmentally friendly forms of waste management, in fifteen European countries. Summarise it.
Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to tranfer money to friends, family and businesses. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Do you agree or disagree the following statement? Technology has made children less creative than they were in the past Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Computer do not help children learn more effectively. On the contrary, the use of computer has a negative effect on children’s phusical anf mental development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays on-line shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year.
Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of
noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
Explain the situation
Describe why it bothers you Suggest a solution
Excess use of technology has caused several environmental issues. Some people believe that in order to solve these problems, people need to live simple lives. However, others believe that only technology can solve the problems that are being caused by itself. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for
someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
Say what else you could do for the family
Guve your reasons for wanting the job
All large companies should provide sports and community facilities to the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportmen and sportwomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree this statement?
Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transportation rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Women will play an increasingly important role at workplace in future. But this may disturb their family lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people said that with the help of parenting and child development courses parents can improve the life of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local foods is environmentally and economically beneficial. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The only way to improve the safety on our roads is to have stricter punishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In modern society, fashion is becoming more and more popular in people’s choice of clothes. Why? Do you think it is positive development or negative development?
in many countries around the world, rural people are moving to citites, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
the government’s investment in arts, music and drama is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public health services instead. To what extend do you agree with this statement.
Some people say that television should be mainly used to educate and inform viewers, while others believe it should be used for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion. in your words
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three: 1. All costs are paid by government. 2. All costs are paid by the student. 3. All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be replaid after graduation. Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in China in four periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that government should invest more money in teaching scenarios than other subjects to make progress. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requiremnet. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
In many nations, people in huge cities live alone or in a small family units, Instead of large extended family. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Nowadays online Shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it on the ervnonment and on people who lost their jobs because of it.
You have been invited to deliver a speech about your country at the international meeting at an American college. Write a letter to the secretary of the international community.
In your letter, you should tell:
accept invitation and suggest preferable dates
tell them what your talks will be about
and what equipment you require them to arrange.
The advent of the internet has made it possible for people to work fromhome. Write an essay looking at the advantages and disadvantages of this professional arrangement.
As transportation and housing problems increase in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
It is so difficult for little ordinary people can do to improve the environmental problems today. Therefore, the state leader and big companies should be taking charge of solving the amount of environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
In this letter:
•ask him/her to bring some things from home which you need
•say why you need them
•make arrangements to meet him/her
The end of the world's fossil fuel resources and the subsequent changes will be a positive development in society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience!
Once children start school, teachers have more influences on their intellectual and social development than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cities around the world, governments provide public transport free of charge to the public. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, everyone wore clothes according to their culture, but now people wear similar clothes all around the world. Is this positive or negative development Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviours to children?
Automatic cars are advancing so fast in recent years. What are the reasons for this improvement? Is it true that the increase in automatic cars results in the decline of vehicle production?
Many parents today employ private tutor for their children after school hours. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. what problems will this brings, how should the government encourage
The quality of healthcare a person received should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of health level of health care for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising nowadays usually emphasise that their produts are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development? give reason for your answer and inclue ant relevant example from your own knowledge or expercience.
In many countries, government are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an apporiate use of government money?
“Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Improvements in health, education and trend are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibilities for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?