Modern technology has more negative effects on our lives than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, therefore there is no need to print books, magazines and newspapers on paper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
computers and mobile phones for communications has had a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Experts say if the old people spend time and get along with others and exercise every day, they will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly are suffering from loneliness and lack of fitness. Discuss the causes and solutions?
The tables show (Table a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty-year period, including a future estimate; and also (Table b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands).
The top priority of businesses is making money,and they do not need to have social responbilities.To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Due to development and rapid expansion supermarkets in some countries, many small, local businesses are unable to compete. some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many things that used to br done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does the development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative develoment?
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days, fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take an interest in the artists?
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?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a bussinessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this bussinessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Some people believe that advancements in technology have significantly improved work efficiency, allowing individuals and businesses to achieve more in less time. Others argue that technology is a major cause of job loss, as automation and artificial intelligence replace human labor. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
During the 20th century, contact between different parts of the world developed rapidly due to air travel and telecommunications. To what extent do you think that societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners brought about by international tourism and business?
The line graph illustrates the average CO2 emissions produced per capita in four countries; namely Britain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden between 1967 and 2007. Overall, the UK was the highest in terms of CO2 emissions, whilst Portugal was the lowest during the same period. According to the figure, United Kingdom and Sweden were the two nations with the most of the C02 production in 1967.However, in a 40-year time span, it has decreased for alike. Concerning the former, Co2 emissions was slightly in decline till 1977 before a gradual decline till 2007. The latter observed a significant climb passing from around 8.5 to just over 10 in 1977. From this date, CO2 emissions have declined drastically till 2007 moving to less than 6 metric tons. On the other hand, pollution jumped in Italy and Portugal. A rocketed surge in CO2 emissions can be noticed from 1967 to 1977 for Italy before a gradual growth. The Portugal’s CO2 emissions moved upward abruptly till 1997 before a steady grow until 2007. To conclude, despite the awareness of environment issues, UK is still the most CO2 producer in 2007, amid the four-country analyzed. Portugal is still the less polluter state though.
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and production and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people buy local products
Many people believe that e-books will never replace the role of printed media like books, newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree?
low cost airlines let people travel around the world. some say it is positive, others say it is negative. discuss both view and give your own opinion
some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets . there is no need to go to the cinema. others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seeen in a cinema . discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifesytle in order to prevent ilness than to spend it on tretment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. Why is this the case ? Do you think this is a positive or negative developments?
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and theri levels of health and fitness are decreasing. what do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
It is claimed that one of the most important elements for life is happiness. However, depending on types of personalities and social status, it is impossible to describe its meaning exactly.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this ? is this a postive or a negetive development ?
The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travelers.The number indictes how many male of female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration.
Some children spend hours every day on thier smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative developme
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times in most people’s life others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The diagram below shows the number of landline telephones per 1000 people in different countries over a five-year period. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, therefore there is no need for printed books, magazines, and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a lot of information about medical conditions and illness is freely available on the internet. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for most people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The huge increase in the number of people with illnesses caused by air pollution from motor vehicles has led to calls for all motorised vehicles to be banned from town and city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this suggestion ?
Many supermarkets sell more and more imported food products than ones produced in their home country. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Nowadays, personal growth of children is one of the important subjects, besides, people consider the way of development of their loved ones; some people believe learning at home is the better way while others think go to school is essential for all people. In This essay both views will be discussed.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific reasearch, business and the academic world. Other believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years a large number of highly professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer businesses are leaving their countries for developed countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
The charts below show the number of japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of Japanese tourist market. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown beow.
The bar chart gives information about the life expectancy in Japan, Korea, the USA, and Indonesia, and the table shows the change in life expectancy between 1953 and 2008.
Some employers think that it is important to provide their employees with physical fitness facilities such as gym memberships, while others consider it a waste of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The use of phones, tablets and other devices when people are walking in public is causingconcern among many commentators. What dangers may arise when people focus on such deviceswhen walking in the street? How could these problems be reduced?
Some people believe that standardized English exams, like IELTS, are just big business to make money. Others however, think that standard English exams are important for society. Which do you believe and why ? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion
Some people believe that individuals are responsible for their happiness, while others argue that it is related to factors of personal life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing…. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
In a number of countries some prople think it is necessary to spend large sums of the money on constructing new railway linesfor very fast trains between cities. Otherss believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The presented diagrams convey the commonness of obesity between 12 to 19 year old girls and boys with various ethnic backgrounds in the United States during the years 2004 and 2014.
SOME THINK THAT POLITICIANS SHOULD ALWAYS BE HONEST EHILE OTHERS FEEL THAT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THEY MUST LIE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND YOUR OPINION.
A number of different medical traditions are now widely known and used: Western medicine (using drugs and surgery), herbal medicine, acupunture (using needles at certain points of the body), homoeopathy (using minute doses of poisons), and so on. How important is the patient's mental attitude towards his/her treatment in determining the effectiveness of the treatment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.