major cities around the world are growing in size and spreading futher into surrounding areas. What are the causes of this growth? What effects is it having?
Sports is becoming a business. More and more companies are getting involved in sporting events. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance that lives there. Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter
• explain your situation
• say why you feel unsure about living in the city
• ask some questions about life in the city
The chart below shows the number of adults participating in different major sports inone area,in 1997 and 2017.
Some people believe that governments should prioritize spending on public services like education, healthcare, and the environment, while others believe that money should be spent on building infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the government to make legal requirements. To what extent do you think laws are needed ti make people recycle more of their waste?
People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With a growing worls population one of the most pressing issues is that of feeding such large number of people. Some people think that GM foods offer a viable solution to this problem. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
The media is icreasing interest in famous people who ahve ordinary backgrounds. Why do you think people are interested in their lives? Do you think tis is a good thing?
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You are living in the university complex, and you have a problem with loud noise from a campus restaurants that stays open until midnight. Write a letter to higher authorities of the university.
-Complain about the situation
-Why this is a problem?
-Propose way to reduce the noise?
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at presuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so commen that we no longer pay attetion to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries there are more yung people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, financial crime involving identity theft is increasing. What are the causes of this trend, and what effect does identity theft have on the victims involved? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Today, many people aim to achieve a balance between work and other parts of their life, but few of them can achieve it. What are the problems in trying it? What measures can be taken to solve this problem?
some people claim that not enough of the waster from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requisment. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
The graph below gives information about the percantage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosans ehere relevant.
An increasing number of people are moving to large metropolises in the hope of a better future. This essay will discuss some of the challenges of living in urban areas and several measures that governments could take to improve the quality of life for all city residents.
You have recently moved to a different city. You did not have a chance to tell your
friend about the move,
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Explain why you decided to move
Compare your new home with your previous home
Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
Some people believe that thre should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another countryz.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
- say how your work could be done while you are away
- ask for his/her help in arranging it
In some cultures, children are oftern told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
The information about the number of men and women working in 6 sectors in Freedonia in 1975 and 1995 is depicted by the graph.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. -> The line graph compares the urban populations of four countries between 1970 and 2020, with predicted figures for 2030 and 2024.
The company you work has decided to close the cafeteria, as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director
Give reason of low use
How it will affect the staff
Suggest ways to improve it
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children tis message?
Some people believe that because of Modem technology, it is no longer Necessary For people to lean handwriting Skills, but others think that handwriting is Still an important Skill. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that learning a language at childhood is much easier than at adulthood.What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning it at adulthood?
hello Shopping is the favourite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping?
You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include:
Why public transport is important to you
What problem you face
Suggest what can be done to improve public transport
THE TABLE BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE GOVERNMENT SPENT ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND THE PARTICIPATION OF 18-24 YEAR OLDS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN FIVE COUNTRIES IN 2002. SUMMARISE THE INFORMATION BY SELECTING AND REPORTING THE MAIN FEATURES AND MAKE COMPARISONS WHERE RELEVANT.
In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside thse vehicles will be passengers. is this a positive or negative.?
The chart below shows the Japan's population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. AT LEAST 150 WORDS – 190 WORDS
Some believe that traffic problems in cities can best be resolved by investing in urban infrastructure while others feel there are superior solutions. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays children are experiencing increased educational, social, and commercial pressure. What are the reasons for this? What is a solution to reduce the pressure?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cell phone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computer?
Many companies are moving to the countryside instead of staying in large cities. What are the advantages of this trend?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. • comics • books • radio • television • film • theatre
Many people said that coaching is not a necessary technique for them. What is your opinion and standing about this condition?
Some people like to work in company which offer high salaries, other prefer working in a company which offer good working atmosphere. What do you think? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more apptitute for. To what extent do you agree or disgaree?
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 diverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.
The diagram shows the improvement that happened in liverton dock since 1980 until today. Over all, the building is completely changed and expanded in their facilities in the recent time.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their tree. Second step is to rinse our product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacture. Afterwards, the pressing moment. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can and crushed with a convenient pressing matching. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of our product before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires a plenty of work-seven steps- and a specific knowledge.
You are working at an international company and recently your responsibilities have changed and you think more training is required. Write to your boss saying
How your job has changed
Describing the training you need
Suggesting how training could be done efficiently
It is becoming more and more difficult to eacape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to incease recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirment. To what extend do you think laws are nedded to make people recycle more of their waste?
People are now living in a “throwaway society” where things are used for a short period of time and then thrown away. What are the causes of this and what problems does it cause?
The chart below shows the number of adults partcipating in different major sports in one are in 1997 and 2007