It is inevitable that as technology develops traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible – you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The pie chart illustrates the principle reasons behind the worldwide land degradation, whilst the table chart represents the main causes which led to the aforementioned issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the main cause of agricultural land degradation, while European region was the one mostly affected by this issue. Looking in closer detail at the pie chart, it can be clearly seen that over grazing is the leading factor of land degradation trough the world with a frequency of 35%. It comes after the deforestation issue which represents 30% and the over cultivation with 28%. However, a minority of other reasons are still responsible in this environmental disease. Moreover, the table chart highlights the fact that Europe is the most devasted land comparing to Oceania and north America with worth 23% . The main cause is deforestation representing a portion of 9.8% . Oceania follows the word wide trend with over grazing as a first cause of land degradation. Finally, north America is clearly the less polluted country with 5% of land destructed.
In today ‘s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents ‘ absence. 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 believe that governments should spend the money from taxes on healthcare services, while others think that this budget should be invested in other fields. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
While international tourism offers many advantages a lot of places, it brings about several disastrous effects on both people and environment there. Do the advantages of international touriIsm outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled they say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extentrums are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Write a letter to the government about the lack of sports facilities in your hometown for people of your age. In your letter, you should tell:
• what facilities you want
• why you want them
• what suggestions you can give
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to –
- Congratulate your friend.
- Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
- Suggest arrangements for the visit.
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the manager in your letter.
Describe the problem with the equipment.
Explain what happened when you called the shop.
say what you would like the manger to do
The pie charts below show the class sizes in primary(elementary) schools in four states in Australia in 2010.
Eighteen is the appropriate age for children to finish school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Research has shown that spending less time in the office can reduce the use of energy (for example, electricity, gas). Thus some companies close for some days a week. Do this advantage of this development outhweight the disadvantage.
Governments should fund scientific research rather than commercial organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Development in science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts provide information about the destinations and employement of Uk first degree holders.
More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive development?
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impart on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
if a product is good or it meets ppeoples needs.people will but it. advertising is no more than a form of entertainment. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
YOU HAVE BOUGHT SOME CLOTHING ONLINE AND ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOURPURCHASE.
WRITE A LETTER TO THE COMPANY THAT YOU BOUGHT THE CLOTHING FROM . IN YOUR EMAIL
'GIVE DETAILS OF THE PURCHASE
'DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM
'EXPLAN WHY YOU NEED A REPLACEMENT URGENTLY
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer countries. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Animals are in a danger of extinction . Some peolle think that we should protect only those animals which are useful for humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree with statement?
With the advancement in healthcare and technology, people now have a longer lifespan. Some argue that the retirement age which is normally 60 to 65 years of age should be adjusted to 70 years or even higher. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons and example to state your stance
The develpment among out society is improving people lives and therefore the way we live. However, such change also can bring disadvantages.
Write a letter to a museum's manager after visting the museum. Give some advice for improvement as you had a mixed experience.
The table shows spending rate of the governments on training and participation rate of teenagers in five different nations in 2002
Some people think that in order to solve environmental problems, fuel prices for cars and other vehicles must increase. Do you agree or disagree?
Some experts say for road safety, governments should encourage people to use bicycles instead of cars. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people consider that the most appropriate measurement for intelligence is a success when others believe that intelligence can be measured in other ways. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
You recently visited a friend’s home for a few days during your vacation. Write a letter to your friend to say thank you. In your letter:
tell your friend what you enjoyed the most during your stay
mention any special memories you have
invite your friend to visit you soon
With the recent development in technology like e-books, some point feel that printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past, others feel that these form of media will never disappear. What's your opinion
Scientists are doing experiments on living animals for the purpose of research nowadays. Do you think advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
the maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now and plans for its development the maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now and plans for its development
In your opinion. why is the circus still a popular form of entertainment in the modem electronic age? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is often suggested that the government should focus on funding education rather than healthcare. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and includ
Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges relating to the environment, population and education as well . What problems will your country face in the next 10 years? How can these problems be overcome
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and theyshouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providingexpensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos andDVDs.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the adventages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
The maps show the developments which took place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
Mention about current sports facilities
What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group
Foad says that teaching adults is more fruitful than teaching kids in that it helps with your personal growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use personal experience and references to strengthen your arguments.
The Research Studies show that overeating is equal ly harmful to people’s health as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of certain food products should be banned similar to cigarettes. To what extent you agree?
Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games; however, it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree.
Throughout history, people have dreamed about a perfect society. But they have not agreed what a perfect society looks like. What do you think is the most important element of an ideal society? How people work to achieve an ideal society?
Some people believe that people have the right to university education, and the government should make it free no matter what their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
More and more people are finding it increasingly important to wear fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negative development? BBB
"You are planning to go on a business trip. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: Where are you going? What is the purpose of your trip? How long are you going to stay? What is your itinerary (the places you will visit)? Who will you meet? Why are you going? Try to write a minimum of 50 words."
The below maps show the development of a city between 1936 and 2007.
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. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit
card stateme
In some parts of the world, many famous people are regarded as ‘role models’ and they are having an increasing influence on the young. Is that a positive or negative development?