Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers. Some people think that it would be better for the environment and economy if people ate only the local food produced by farmers. 🔸To what extent do you agree or disagree?
an increasing number of people choose to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people want to change the way they look? And Is it a positive or negative development?
"Individual actions have little or no effect on climate change. For this reason, worthwhile change can ony be made at governmental level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that any cities in the world are now "one big traffic" How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars.
You recently moved to a new city for study and are experiencing some difficulties settling in. Write a letter to your friend describing your situation. In your letter, you should:
Explain why you moved to the new city.
Describe the challenges you are facing.
Ask for their advice on how to adjust better to your new environment.
Cutting down forest is a environmental threat, yet, this is still happening at a great rate around the world. Why do you think forests are being destroyed? Are there any benefit from the destruction of forests
The process below shows the Human Resources (HR) recruitment process for a company. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
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 in dustries?
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the future, nobody wii buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average ‘holiday’ is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the percentage of employers in various sectors having difficulty in employment between 2003 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people claim that massive invesment in tecnology for space exploration is a wastage of money. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile app us becoming increasingly common. Does this development are having more advantages or disadvantages.
It is important for children to learn the diffirence between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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.
These days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go yo sporting or cultural events. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. others argue that this money should be spent for sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
in their adversising, bussineses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think theladvantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people believe that students should only study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as science and technology, and that subjects like art and literature are a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in Australian universities over a ten year period.
The graph compares employement rates in three sectors of the economy, in the UK, 2000-2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face to face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
While some people prefer to live in a big city, others crave to spend their lives in urban areas. However, few of them also like to live in small towns. Mention the place you would like to spend your life, along with supportive examples.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement that oil, jungle, water, and other natural resources are being used too much? What are the main causes of this issue and what do you believe is the best possible solution? Provide reasons and examples to support your viewpoint."
Some people think that government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that global environment problems should be dealt with internationally. Others, however, believe that they have to be tackled domestically. What is your opinion?
The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day.
The government should control the Internet to reduce cyber crime and ensure safety of users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that man and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the present and past development of a biomedical campus of a university
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When doing research, it is better to use printed materials such as books and articles than it is to use the Internet. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have a great influence in shaping people’s idea. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
11) *You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the cafe. In your letter - Say what you like about the cafe - Suggest an improvement to the cafe - Explain the benefits of your suggestion.*
As countries develop, many people are able to purchase a car. Do you think that the advantages for the individual outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
some people believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and team always succeed in sports .others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweight the disadvantages for individuals and business?
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 study. 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 study
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
The movements of people from the villages to the cities for work has caused a lot of problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called (slip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with statment?
You are a library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
• welcome them and introduce the library
• provide information about membership requirements the library facilities
• write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library
Today much of the food people eat gets transported from farms that are thousands of miles away. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consumed food produced by local farmers. Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below show the layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without any in-person interaction with others. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.