Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting peop/e or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tonnes) in six differerent countries over a twenty-year period.
Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. what are the advantages and disadvtanges of this trend?
Some people think that qualities a person needs to become succesfull in today's world cannot be learned at university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people believe that family has a greater influence on a child’s life and development than other factors like friends, TV, music and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below gives information about how families in one coutry spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
In modern times, young adults are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out in restaurants. Do you agree or disagree?
You would like to request time off from work for a family function.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Give details of the event
Explain why you need time off
Suggest how your work could be managed during your absence
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say now there is less communication between the family members than in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your local council is considering closing a sports centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. in your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why sports and leisure is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
Nowadays many students live with their families while others go to another city to study at university. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both scenarios. Include relevant examples in your answer.
The table shows data about underground railways systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometers of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
Many people are working at home rather than work place. Some people believe this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but other suggest it will cause stress in the home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that that working at home is beneficial to the worker and the family while others believe that it is stressful to both the worker and the family. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people said that mothers should stay at home to take care of the family, while others believe that it is the responsibilities of both parents. Discuss both views.
Some goverments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizenz. In other countries, families provide support for these citizens. Discuss both systems and give your oipnion about which you think is better
It is better for children if the whole families (e.g., aunts, uncles and grandparents) are involved in the children's upbringing rather than their parents. Give your opinion
Science tells us about the activities which are good for our health and others which are bad. Millions of people all over the world know this and still do unhealthy activity. Why do you think this is and what can be done to change it?
Many parents encourage young people to leave home when they age, while others think they should stay home with family. Discuss both views and give your own opini on.)
Government spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes Most recently Mars is the focus of scientists attention' . Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with closer to home. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram belows shows the production and processing of milk and dairy products for commercial sale
ome people say that it is more important to spend time for developing a career. Some people say that it is important to share time with family and friends. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know
• when you will be arriving and leaving,
• what type of rooms you would like
• and ask them how much the weekend will cost
• also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
You should write at least 150 words.
You are planning a tour with your family to a tourist destination. Write a letter to a hotel manager asking about the availability of accommodation for the days you will be here and also tell him what type of room you prefer.
In many countries, the traditional family structure is changing, and an increasing number of children are being raised by single parents or by grandparents. Discuss the possible reasons for this trend and its potential consequences on society. Support your answer with relevant examples and evidence from your own experience or knowledge.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every yeas. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree
The charts below show the percentage of food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
Task Two In modern society, it is common for employees to work overseas and take their families with them. What are the advantages and disadvantages for employees and their families? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? You should You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Writing 31 Family type Proportion of people from each household type living in poverty single aged person 6% (54,000) aged couple 4% (48,000) single, no children 19% (359,000) couple, no children 7% (211,000) sole parent 21% (232,000) couple with children 12% (933,000) all households 11% (1,837,000)
Many elderly people are not longer looked after their family, but are put in health homes. What are the advantages adn disadvantages of this trend?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative
The bar chart below shows how many million Australians used certain types of social media from 2018 to 2020.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-explain why would like the job
-give details why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you spend your free time while you are in Australia
Today in many countries in order to find work people have to move away from their friends and family. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Students in a school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork can be learned from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that best way to show care to friends and family is giving gifts or presents ,others say that we can show care with other ways . Discuss both views and give your opinion .
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discus both attitude and give your opinion.
The bar chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly salary
Some governments have banned private cars from the downtown areas in large cities. What do you think are the advantages and why should other countries adopt similar policies?
The graph below shows UK acid rain emissions, measured in million tonnes from 4 different sectors between 1990 and 2007
The process diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years.(Anelya1)
In recent times, young dults are spending less time with their familis and more time withe friends. Why has this occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend time at home?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
•explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes