The two pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in Canada in 2005 and 2010.
Nowadays people are able to work from home thanks to technology. Some people say that this is only beneficial to employees, not employers. Do you agree or disagree?
Having different languages makes it difficult for people of different nationalities to communicate with each other. It would be better if there was only one language in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of everyone in the world speaking the same language?
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home or work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?v
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in cities and town closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foriegn language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country.Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foriegn language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the whole family (grandparents, uncles, aunts) bringing up children is better rather than only parents. What is your opinion?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken face-to-face at a college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today prefer socializing online rather than socializing in local communities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The rise of platforms like YouTube and Instagram has led many young people to spend significant amounts of time online, sometimes at the expense of their academic responsibilities. What are the consequences of this problem, and what measures can be taken to address it? Provide reasons for your answer and give relevant examples from your own experience and knowledge.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choice on everyday matters such as food, cloths and entertainment is likely likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their wishes, other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and giv
You recently ordered something online. When the delivery came it was not complete. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: - Explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery - Explain the importance of this delivery - Ask for a replacement item to be sent
The table below shows the result of an online survey of 1000 people about their first-choice holiday accommodation.
The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow the place to some apartments and a house lift up. there has also been a surge in the quantity of arteries between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in oder to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Many people say that the onlu way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university eduvation. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many places new homes are needed, but the only space availble for building them is in the contryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this.
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it.
Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. The only people Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
you ordered a book online for exam preparation. It has been some time since you purchased it and you still have not received your book. Write a letter to the e-commerce company about that.
1. Describe your order
2. Explain the importance
3. Say what you want the company to do for you
Smoking not only harms the smokers, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do u agree or disagree?
Some people think that the only way to improve safety on our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: The devolopment of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think it will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken. Andvantages and disadvantages.
The bar chart details the percentage of internet users according to nation and the pie chart delineates how much individuals from those same countries spent on average shopping online.
Some people think every human being can create artworks (e.g. painting), while others think only the people born with the ability can do that. Discuss both views and give your opinion.（2015/10/31亚太）
Question:
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online. In your letter:
Describe the item you bought
Outline what the problem is
Explain why you want a refund
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
These days, many people are choosing to learn languages online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language online?
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 drierless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.
The world should have only one government rather than a national government for each country. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Computé and A.I.technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enchance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative or negative development?
Writing task : Giving lectures in auditoriums to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching. With the technology available today, everything should be done online. Do you agree or disagree
People value the opinions of other collect information from various sources when considering a major purchase. Which of the following do you think has the greatest impoct on their choice of what to buy? recommendations from friends information from magazines reviews from online communities
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meeting. Do you advantage of of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
-Give detail of the purchase
-Desribe the problem
-Explain why you need a replacement urgently.
Most have forgotten the meanig behind traditional or religious festivals. During festival periods people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe online reading material should be used for a child to learn to read whereas others believe only printed materials should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Q. Some people think a country benefits from a large proportion of young university students, others think sending young people to universities only lead to graduate unemployment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only place available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What it your opinion about this?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believethat they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some people believe that we should not help people in other countries
Your local council has decided to close the only park in your town and build a car park in its place. You believe this will have a bad effect on the people who live and work in the town.
Write a letter to the mayor. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you think the decision is wrong
say what you think the council should do instead
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centers and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past it was only possible to contact people at home by letter or telephone. Nowadays, mobile devices mean that we can communicate with people anywhere and at any time. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Vaccinating children against preventing diseases is not only unnecessary but also dangerous to waht extend do you agree or disagree?
Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting. What/Where the place is? What people can see there? Why only very few people visit there? And explain why you think it is interesting?
You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable.
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter:
give details about the order you made
explain what was wrong with the item
tell the company what you want them to do about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam