Some people argue that parents should have a strong influence on their children’s choice of friends and life partners. Others believe that young people should make these decisions independently.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The way that people work is changing rapidly. Unlike the past, workers cannot depend on having the same working conditions or even the same job throughout their working life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future.
The two map below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In many countries, the amount of rubbish produced is increasing, what do you think are the causes of this, and what can be done to solve the problem?
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 diagram show the life cicle of salmon.
The diagram shows the stages in the cultivation and management of a forest. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and comparisons where relevant.
Many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What are the reasons for this Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays more and more people like to travel to different countries. What are the causes of this trend?Is it a negative or positive development?
:In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the schools promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children? might refrain fro m heathy food provide by family fat sugar obesitty relevant problejj develp the similasr habit fo tlong riub dan f difficult to manage financially
You are a general practitioner at a southport clinic.Tom cribb is your patient.Using the information in the case notes,write a letter of referral to urologist for CT scan and assessment.Address the letter:Dr B Coomber,Urologist,southport hospital,Gold coast.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their salary ’ income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Model Answer: More companies produce goods in the factories located in different countries other than the location of the head office. Advantages and disadvantages?
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films, and the internet. 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 you would like the job
· give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
· say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be transported foe a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The advent of the internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Thanks to the development of technology, many employers are now offering the employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development. Give reasons for your answer and give relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The advantages and disadvantages of using e-books?
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to control violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this action?
With all the problem in the world today spending money on space exploration is a complete waste of time and money. The money could be better spend on other caus. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph provides information on the number of students from the US, UK and Australian who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2007
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose and can even damag. Do you agree or disagree?
A lot of research has shown that overeating can have a number of negative effects on the body. Some people therefore believe that the advertising of certain foods should be banned in the same way that some countries have banned advertising cigarettes. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health. Others believe that the Government should make sure that their citizens are healthy. Discuss both views.
The line graph illustrates the amount of visitor spend for visitors to New Zealand from 5 countries over a period of eighteen years between 1996 and 2014.
The table below shows the percentage of employers in various sectors having difficulty in finding staff in 2003 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among wider population?
Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees to wear uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, work and leisure activites. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples for your own knowledge and experience.
many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels e.g. gas and oil. To what extent do you agree/ disagree?
The diagram below shows the production of olive oil. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Some people say that the articular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important main environmental problem of our time is the loss of p environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from nowledge or experience.
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? what do you think are the main causes of this problem abd what measures could be taken to solve it ?
Write a letter to reduce your number of workig hours due to part time studies.
You have been asked to Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the gov ernment should impose restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some companies spend a lot of money on scientific research and use animals for testing. Do the advantages of using animals in research outweigh its disadvantages?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
-Complain about the situation
-Say why this is a problem
-And propose ways to reduce the noise
Many people believe that a country’s wealth is dependant on the health of its citizens. Other people argue that education is a better indicator of a nation’s wealth and well-being. What is your opinion? What are some other factors that contribute to the growth and prosperity of a country?
You want to sell your bicycle. You think a friend of yours might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Explain why you want to sell the bicycle
Describe the bicycle
Suggest a day/time when your friend can view it
The line graph provides information about the changes in the price of three different food product groups from 1979 to 2009
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life.Write a letter to your sibling.In your letter: Describe what you didi for your last birthday
Ask for photos of your siblings last holiday
Talk about \write about something you are looking foward.
The table shows the percentage of time spent on types of internet activity by age group.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton , and planned futur development of the site .
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it look now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
International Students in Australia The chart below shows the changes in the number of international students in Australia in 2019 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Tourism has emerged as one of the biggest industries of this decade, but its disadvantages cannot be overlooked. To what extent do you agree with this statement?