Some experts say for road safety, governments should encourage people to use bicycles instead of cars. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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?
Some people say that governments should spend more money taking care elderly people while others think that government spending should be spent on the education of young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
Some people think that govements should spend money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important priortities . Discuss both views and give your opinion
The supplied map gives data on the developments that were at the seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and five your opinion.
While international tourism offers many advantages to a lot of places, it brings about several disastrous effects on both people and environments there. Do the advantages of internatonal tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
Research is an essential part of completing assignments. Suggest some good places to obtain useful information. give reasons for your choices.
GOVERNMENTS SHOULD FOCUS THEIR SPENDIN ON PUBLIC SERVICES RATHER THAN ON THE ARTS ( EG. MUSIC AND PAINTING). TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend overweigh the disadvantages?
The environment problems facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. Governments and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar in New Zealand. You left a file with important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him/her to return it to you by post.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that Governments impose extra taxes on flights to restrict tourism industry. It is undeniable that tourism has become an essential part of our life.
Some people think that human history has been a journey from ignorance to knowledge. Others argue that this underestimates the achievements of ancient cultures, and overvalues our achievements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam.How true do you think this statement is? What measures sa governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
A university education is becoming more expensive every year and the money paid for a degree can keep university graduates in debt for years. Therefore, tuition fees should be abolished, and governments should pay for university education. To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that a single language should be adopted globally to facilitate international communication and understanding. Others say that this would lead to a loss of culture and identity. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain the arrangements you have made for him/her to get keys
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
Write at least 150 words.
Today consumers are facing an increasing amount of advertising from competing companies To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
Should governments or teachers be responsible for what is to be taught in schools? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
When someone achieves greatness thanks to an innovation or other breakthrough, it is usually agreed that the individual has a high level of intelligence. Do you think that inborn thinking skills play the main role in the successful life of people? What role does ‘nurtured’ intelligence play i achievements n of a successful person?
It is the job of governments and companies to deal with the huge environmental problems which we face. Individuals on their own can do little or nothing’. What is your opinion about this statement?
You are planning a vacation and want your friend to come with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
tell your friend about the vacation
explain why you want your friend to come
give details about the arrangements
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them? What’s the difference between the toy kids play now and those they played in the past? Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited? How do advertisements influence children?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing. Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter describe what you like about the library say what you don't like make suggestions for improvements
Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential to improve health and deal with diseases. Who do you think should fund these researches : private companies, individuals or the government ?
You have recently attended a conference and want to give feedback to the organizer.
Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter:
Describe the conference
Mention the positives and negatives
Suggest improvements for future events
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged
Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter:
- Explain why you are unhappy
- Request a refund
- Make arrangements to return the damaged item
Read the statements below. Do you agree or disagree with it? Why? Identify at least two reasons. Traditional written exams are the most effective way to measure intelligence. maximum 50 words.
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.
Effective learning requires time, comfort and peace, so it is impossible to combine study and employment. Study and employment distract one from another. To what extent do you think the statements are realistic? support your opinion with examples.
In some countries, the governments do not place importance on observing and controlling the design and construction of homes and apartments. What the disadvantages
You have recently organized an event at a restaurant.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
• Give details about the event and how it went;
• Tell how you were pleased with the restaurant’s service;
• Suggest some improvements the restaurant could make.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Nowadays, when popular consumer products sell well, it is not because of societal requirements but because of advertising's influence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some Governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. Is It sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way? Do you agree or disagree with this policy?
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.
Damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Difference between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays, people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advetisements and TV channels. To what extent do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic: Governments shoud spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays animal experiments are widely use to develop new medicine and to test the safety of other products. Many people argue that these should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animal to suffer from, while others are in favour of them as they bring move benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the government should invest in education and healthcare, while others believe that governments should invest these funds in tourism. To what extend do you agree with this statement?
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?
Public celebrations (such as national days, festivals etc) are held in most countries. These are often quite expensive, and some people say that governments should spend money on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
•tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
•explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
•ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opininos.
Nowadays anima experiments are widely used to develop new medicines to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animal to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
– explain the arrangements you have made for them to get keys and enter the house
– tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
– say when you will be home and suggest wha you could do together that evening