Some argue that technological advancements have led to a decline in traditional skills and crafts. Others believe that technology has actually preserved and even enhanced these skills through new avenues of learning and distribution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion on the impact of technology on traditional skills and crafts.
Students at university often have a choice of places to live. Some prefer to live on the campus dormitories while others choose to live in apartments in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons and specific details to support your preference
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.
1.The shortage in housing has severe social consequences in big cities. Only governments can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public heath, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the latest technological advancements, dating is now possible online. Would you recommend online dating for your single friends? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online dating? Site some examples to support your answer.
The media tends to focus on problems rather than positive developments. Some people think that this is harmful to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, there has been an increase in adverstisements that try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys and other items. Parents often argue that these announcements are unfair. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
Houses are essential for people. Some argue that governments should offer free houses for people who can not afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Communication technologies, such as smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, have experienced rapid developments. Some people think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that paper money and coins will be replaced completely by credit cards and online method of payments in the near future. Do you agree or disagree with their statement?
There are many advertisements directed at children, such as snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents argue that children are under pressure. Advertisers claim that advertisements provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most improtant goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Governments should spend money on rai/ways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport. Write a letter to the airport manager and say
– Give your flight details.
– Why were you disappointed?
– Suggest some improvements to the airport services.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in piblic services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Better driver education for better driving habits is more effective than heavier punishments for driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
This exercise focuses on some basic language, which you need to describe graphs. Look at the graph below. Following the graph, there are 25 statements about the data.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this element.
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. H
Nowadays, schools in various parts of the world report that students tend to have behavioural problems. Unfortunately, this will make it harder for schools to educate students as problematic behaviours are likely to interfere with the education process.
There are some reasons as to why students behave inappropriately. Firstly, the way society works these days affect students’ behavioural patterns. For instance, parents might spend more time at work than at home and as a result, children lack parental guidance, not knowing how they are supposed to behave. This, in turn, is likely to cause them to have behavioural problems. Secondly, such behaviours might be caused by external influences, such as internet and television. Students, for example, might watch TV shows that use a lot of violence. Therefore, they are likely to imitate in real life by being more aggressive and using more violence. After all, students, especially teenagers, are easily affected by external parties.
In order to counter such problem, teachers should be friendly while still maintaining their professionalism. By being friendly, teachers might be able to understand students’ point of views and thus devise the right strategies to connect with them. This is because students are more likely to listen to teachers if they feel they can relate to the teachers and that the teachers understand them. Furthermore, it is also important to handle students patiently. This is really crucial since rough treatments might worsen their behaviours or encourage them to play truant. It is, therefore, wiser to be patient and guide students gradually to be well-behaved rather than using force to do so.
In conclusion, behavioural problems result from the way society works these days (e.g. lack of parental guidance) and external parties, such as bad influences from TV shows. Nevertheless, by understanding students’ views and guiding them patiently, students can gradually change and behave in a more appropriate manner.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’ How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discharge people from using their cars?
Many governments think that econmic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other type of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasions for your answer and include my relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government investments in the art, such as music and theatre are a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples.
Water is a natural resource that should always be free. Governments should ban the sale of bottled water. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should pay the full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with thí statement?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam.” How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?”
In any field of endeavor, it is impossible to make a significant contribution without first being strongly influenced by past achievements in that field. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
In order to learn the way other people in the world lives, it is better to look at film and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments for driving offences. What extent do you agree or disagree?
In many places, people’s lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that fresh water should be freely available, while others believe governments should tightly control the use of fresh water as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The money spent by the governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? your argument well.
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other type of progress are equally important for a country Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Present a written argument of case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print on newpapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and supprt your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shop using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you thinkthis will be happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extend do you agree or disagree? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. I can never forget the wonderful moments we spent together at the Scotland tour. I am writing this letter to specially request you to send photographs of that tour.
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?c
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the International music that is heard everywhere nowadays? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
One of the major problems that faces today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst (=while) still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that governments should pay for healthcare and education, but others disagree with this opinion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that all experiments on animals are bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Is animal testing justified? Are there any other options? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, many children play computer games. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that thier products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative developments?
***In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.***
Online reviews are a popular way to find out about the quality of products and services nowadays. Write an essay expressing your opinion about this topic and support it with arguments including: