The number of older people is increasing in many parts of the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report fo a university lecturer describing the development of the village.
You have a neighbor who is often burning rubbish at their house. Write a complaint about it to the local council and say
– What is happening?
– How is your family harmed by that?
– What could be the solution, in your opinion?
Some people believe that parents have a great influence on the children’s growth but influence from the outside plays a more important role. Do you agree or disagree?
The local council is planning to create ‘dispersal zones’ in certain areas of the city to try to reduce street fighting.what is your opinion?
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson real estate agency. In your letter:
•Explain the situation
•Describe the kind of accommodation you would like
•Provide the dates you will need it
In some countries, some people get extremely high income and it is believed that this will be of great good to the country while others are of the believe that government should limit the amount of income earned in a country. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many children nowadays find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
Consumer goods have become the most important part of people’s lives. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impacts of aging population
Today, many big cities in the world are increasing in size. What are the problems associated with it? What are the solutions to these problems?
You recently attended a conference and would like to give a presentation to your colleagues about it. Write a letter to your manager and include:
• The topic of the conference
•Why you want to present about it
•When it could be done
Stress-related illness are becoming increasingly common. What do you think are the clauses of this? What solutions can you suggest?
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.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. Discuss both sides of this argument, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement- making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
Q-Some people say that history is one of the most important school subjects, other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both thes views and give your own opinion.
Many young people now know more about international pop and movie stars than famous people in the history of their countries. What are the causes? Give solutions to increase the number of people to know about famous people in history.
The most important part of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Topic: Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subject. Other people thik that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities is by reducing the need for people to travel from home to work , shopping and education.To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
nowadays, plastic money replacements such as credit card or debit card are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and include your own opinion.
Many parents are unhappy about the fact that the violence content in computer games, TV programs and other leisure activities is influencing their children. What are the harmful effects of such violent programs on children? What are the solutions of this problem?
University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Australian household energy use water heating 30% heating 42% refrigeration 7% cooling 2% other appliances 15% lighting 4% Australian household greenhouse gas emissions heating 15% cooling 3% lighting 8% water heating 32% other appliances 28% refrigeration 14%
Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change, others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large business can make a difference. Discuss both views and opinions.
Some people say that family is the most powerful influence in a child’s development. Others say that factors such as television, friend, and music play a greater role. Discuss both and give opinion.
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money
write a letter to the local council
-give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
-explan why the sports leisure centre is important for the local community
-describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
A person's worth seems to be judge by appearance and social status more than traditional values of kindness, trust and honour. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
University students are incresingly studying abroad ad part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages.
The given graph illustrates how much money was spent on books in four different countries between 1995 and 2005. Some countries increased slightly, some countries grew slightly but in general, four countries also increased.
The local school would like residents in the area to help maintain the school buildings and the grounds. Write to the school principal. In your letter, say why you want to help explain what help you can offer state when you are available
Today many young people and teenagers go to jail because of committing crime especially violence. What are the causes of this? Can you offer any solutions?
In spite of the advances made in agricluture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is the case? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
(40 min) Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at west park secondary school since its construction in 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to deal with the rising traffic and transportation is to encourage people to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this option?
Nowadays some countries cncourage people to buy morc and more products,which is good for economy. While others believe it is bad for the society. Discussboth views and give your opinion.
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Interest is convenient, it has many negative effects and it’s use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Say what the participants liked about the hotel
Explain why they were unhappy about the food
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcylces are banned from city center. People are encouraged to use public transports such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think that money does not guarantee happiness. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many university students are choosing to study online instead of face to face. Do the advantages of distance education outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think that government should support retired people financially while others believe they should take care of themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students' sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
The rate of cybercrime is increasing day by day in the world. What are the reasons and what can be done to tackle this issue? (2)