Satellites have become an integral part of modern life, impacting communication, navigation, and scientific research. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the increasing reliance on satellites.
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
• describe the problem at the hotel
• explain what the manager had said at the time
•say what you want the manager to do.
Some people think that women are generally more peaceful than men as their character are naturally more nurting than aggressive. To what extent do you agree with this.
The graph below gives information about the number of Catholics residing in different nations, during 2010-2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Today's young generation is facing many problems in school and at home. What are the problems? What can parents do to help their teenage children?
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create , while others struggle to survive . governments should take steps to resolve thiw unfair situation . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The use of gasoline-powered vehicles contributes significantly to air pollution and climate change. Some argue that governments should impose higher taxes on gasoline to discourage its usage and promote alternative transportation methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this proposal? Discuss the environmental and economic implications of reducing gasoline consumption.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but other believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
School children are becoming far too dependant on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Social media is gradually replacing in-person face to face contact with many people worldwide. Do the benefits of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
in modern times, social media addiction is wrecking havoc on lives of people. What is the cause of this problem and how will you tackle it?
1.You have joined a new job recently. Write to your friend about your new job.
In your letter
•describe the reason for quitting the previous job
•show your excitement for a new job and other details
•say about your salary package
Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?
Some think that private companies should pay for cleaning up pollution, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss and state your own opinion
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outwigh the disadvantages?
It is crucial to guide children in the right direction at an early age. Some individuals suggest that punishment is a potential tool for helping them learn effectively, and I strongly agree with this notion. In the following paragraphs, the advantages and possible types of punishments will be discussed in detail before a conclusion is reached.
In the past lectures were the only method of teaching to a large number of students. Technology has brought tremendous changes. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. To what extent do you agree?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crimes drams are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV show are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
As technology develops, more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The chart below shows percentages of staffs not going to work for different reasons between 2000 and 2010
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art subjects (example literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (example physics). Why do you think is so? Should this tendency be changed?
The table below gives information about the different ways mobile phone owners use their phones in a developing country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many young people nowadays are imitating celebrities in sports and movies. In your opinion, is this good or bad? Support your point of view with reasons and examples from your own experience.
The chart below shows the number of men and women (in thousand) in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total selling with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furnitures became at the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
Modern high technology is transforming the way we work and is of benefit to all of society. Do you agree or disagree?
Thank you very much for inviting me to Chris’s birthday celebration at Hilton Hotel in Sydney.
I believe Chris will be thrilled with such a surprising event at all the cost. He had always wanted to celebrate his birthday with his peers, and this will make his dream come true. The location of the hotel may also trigger his Joy with its overview of the sea. The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents.
•Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
•Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
The uses of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Not all drivers obey the laws while driving on roads although they know the rules. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to fix this problem?
In many children are engaged in different kinds of paid work.Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
Some people belive that culture will be ruined if it used to earn tourism revenue ,but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many countries around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a negative effect on the population as a whole?
In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available. Do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
The chart below gives information about the journeys to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e- commerce by industry in Canada Between 2015 and 2019.
International organizations should provide developing countries with practical aid and advice rather than financial aid.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in the mordern world, people no longer need to use food or products from animals, such as medicine and clothing. Do you agree or disagree with that statement
In 2020, we faced a national reckoning on racial injustice in America - a reckoning that continues today. Discuss how this has affected you, what you have learned, or how you have been inspired to be a change agent around this important issue.
In some countries at secondary or high school, there may be two streams of study: academic or vocational. What are the advantages for students and society of putting students into two streams at the age of fifteen?
The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarize this information by selecting and reporting the main feautures and make comparison where relevant.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State with you consider to be the most effective: -Comics -Books -Radio -Television -Film -Theatre
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using socia media for communication outweigh the disadvantages?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people feel that the primary function of a university should be to prepare students for the working world. Others argue that the purpose of a university education is to provide knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Digital communication technology, such as email, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connection between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Q. Many cities/metropolitan areas/towns are now turning parks/public gardens and farmland into new housing developments. Is this a positive or negative development?
In the future all cars , buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disaadvantages?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter ● describe the problem with the equipment ●explain how this problem is affecting your work ●say what you want the shop or company to do