Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree?
A hundred years ago, people think that the human race is steadily improving in every area of life. Nowadays, there is no certainty of this case. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which areas do you think we should do more?
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society.
Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles?
Should the arts be included in school programs?
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Most countries spend lots of money on education as they start to recognise its importance. In your opinion which two following subjects are the most important for your people and which one is the least important? Subject: Literature, Sport, Mathematics, Economy, Physics, History, Music, Geography.
Some peole say that music is a good way of bringing people of diiferent cultures and ages to together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programs. Most recently, mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree.
People thought process are greatly affected ny what they read, listen and observe around them through various outlets like newspapers, television programmes or movies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
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?
On 1 July 2015, the Government of India launched a massive campaign named "Digital India".
AIM- The main aim was to improve access to technology to the people of the country.
Digital India has helped people to get government services online and, they can post their complaints online to the government.
Our Prime Minister has made many apps for them like swatch Bharat etc, it has helped people to get their roads repaired, get their job done easily and even faster,
Digital India offers many services like Digitalocker etc where people can store their important data, information securely, this idea was supported by many companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook etc and
They are also helping us in making our country digital, they are providing free WIFI to remotes areas with the help of drones etc and this has helped India by generating jobs, reducing the cost of import for all the necessary equipment. Digital Technologies include Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications which have emerged as the main reason for rapid economic growth.
Digital India will change the face of many states,
For example, Himachal Pradesh where many basic things such as the health care system, education and online business. Due to digital India people who do online banking has also increased to a very large extent.
Digital India has the mission of making India digitally empowered and literate and all the services will be given online which made people to get information easily and, in all languages, it wants all the services be available to its citizens digitally which will make our country empowered and more developed economy
DISADVANTAGES:
The major disadvantage of digital India will be online fraud. The uneducated people will fall into this trap. Over and above, it may also lead to cyberbullying.
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Conversation
Yashank- Hello suhird, it’s great to see you again
Suhird – Hi, it's great seeing you too, how long has it been? It must be more than 6 months. I'm doing good. How about you?
Yashank- Not too bad
Suhird- What is new?
Yashank- Well I wanted to meet you because I really want to talk to you about my friend.
Suhird- Okay
Yashank- Well, He doesn’t bring his books and disturbs others during study hours. He keeps on speaking and never lets other study. Due to him, I am not able to concentrate in class.
Suhird- Did you try to talk to him?
Yashank-Yes but he neither listens to me nor my friends.
Suhird- Do teachers know about him?
Yashank- I guess, but they just ignore him while they are teaching.
Suhird – why don’t you try talking to him again?
Yashank- I have done several times, but he still doesn’t pay attention.
Suhird- I think you should talk to his class teacher about him. Since they have more experience than us in handling students.
Yashank- OKAY, it sounds like a good idea. I will also ask him to make the subject more interesting and practical so that he is able to concentrate more on his studies.
Suhird- Do you need help with anything else?
Yashank- No, thank you for your time.
Suhird – No problem brother. Bye
Yashank- Bye
Students should not be allowed to use any technology in class till an appropriate age. To what
extent do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Some people believe that young people today are too dependent on technology such as computers, tablets, and cell phones. Others disagree and believe that technology is beneficial for young people's development. state your opinion
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn’t attend and you forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
-Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
-Explain why you missed it and why you hadn’t let her know
-Describe how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _____,
Thanks to the development of technology, many employees are now offering employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school progerammes (for example woking for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To What extend do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people,however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. 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.
Special programs for social integration and help are better alternatives than harsher prison sentences for minor crimes. Do you support or oppose this opinion? Explain your position.
In many countries, people are increasingly relying on technology for their daily tasks, from communication to shopping. Does it have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The diagram below shows the steps in the process of manufacturing yogurt. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people use distance learning programmes to study at home, but others think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending collage or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Technology has enabled the mass production of goods with the use of machines. Discuss the merits and demerits of mechanized production.
Predictably, traditional cultures of countries will be lost as technology develops. Technology and tradition are incompatible. Do you agree or disagree?
Today, people can work and live almost anywhere they want to because of the improvements in communication technology and transport. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that technological developments have reduced crime. Others think that they have encouraged crime. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of UK homes using different modern technologies from 1996 to 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
1.Some people believe that violence in the media, such as in television programs and films, directly results in violent behaviour. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going on a month training program to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organizer.
Write a letter to the Training Organizer. In your letter
• expressing your interest in the role
• requesting more information about it
• explaining what experience you have
Begin your letter as follows:
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved cospommunication technology and tranrt. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
You are interested in scholarship programme to study at a foriegn university. Write a letter to enquire about the course. in your letter 1. Explain which course you are interested in 2. Tell what you know about the university 3. Explain why you should receive the scholarship
The chart below shows what antropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the antropologists in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, it’s not only large companies that might be able to make movies. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think that it’s a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays many families are rarely having meals together. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that all entertainment TV programme should educate people about the importance of social issue. To what extent do your agree or disagree.
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit.
-Explain why you will not be able to visit.
- Suggest another time that you could visit.
scientits and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists? to what extent do you agree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people think, however, that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.
Many people depend on their smartphones and other electronic devices for communication, work, and entertainment. To what extent do you think that this reliance on technology is affecting interpersonal relationships and face-to-face communication?
Technology has brought so many changes that modern lifestyle are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Do you think the positive effects of technology outweigh its disadvantages?
Some believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school Programmes (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories.Some people think that photographs are not a reliable source of news while other consider photographs to be irrefutable.Discuss both side and give your opinion.
Now people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose with improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the proportions of the world's oil resource held in different areas, together with the proportions consumed annually in the same areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Cultural tourism, where people travel in order to visit museums, monuments, and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation’s cultural heritage, but can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and age together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that the modern communication technology is having a negative effedt on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefit of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that children with challenging abilities should study together, while others think that children with special abilities should have separate classes and have special treatment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory in high school programs (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?