Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is gettng wder, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this cause, and what measures can be done to address those problems?
In recent years a large number of highly professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer businesses are leaving their countries for developed countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
insome areas of the US a curfewis imposed ,in which teenagers are not allowed to be out door after a particu;ar time at night unless thay are accompained with by an adult.
what is your opinion about this?
Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian aid during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree?
The map given below shows the plan for reconstruction of the second floor of Mason's Building. Summarize.
Some people think that giving aids to poor countries has more negative impacts than a positive one. To what extent do you agree.
Some say that rich countries should help poor countries with trade, health and education. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
Due to the increase in population in city area, many people are living in homes with small or no outdoors. Do you think this is a negative or positive development ?
Due to poorer countries experiencing a brain drain they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers leaving to work in more developing countries. What problem does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this solution?
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter-Your reason for writing, What you would like to happen. A nice, respectful style
International travelling is becoming cheaper and more countries are opening doors to increase the number of tourist. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Poor infrastructure hinders under-developed countries from progressing and modernizing. Some people think that it should be the first problem tackled by foreign aid. To what extent you aree with it?
Some people believe that rich countries should provide poorer countries with help that is not financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of doctors and professors are leaving their poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does it cause and what are the solutions.
Some people think that giving aid to poor countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the range of technology currently available is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people. Others think that it is causing the opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People who cause their own illnesses through unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets should have to pay more for health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (Band 8,5)
Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from its employee.
In your letter, express
why you went to the shop/office
how the employees behaved to offend you
what you expect the company to do
Zoos are sometimes necessary but are a poor alternative to the natural environment. Discuss arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos.
Some people hold that we should spend money and time on the protection of wild animals while others suggest that the money should be spent on populations living in the poorest areas of the world. What is your opinion
The maps below compare 2 floor plans of one trade conference held in 2009 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Mental health concerns are a growing issue for many people around the world. What are some reasons for poor mental health, and what can governments do to support citizens' mental health?
Of all the global environmental problems, desertification is, perhaps, the most threatening for poor rural people. Desertification is the expansion of desert lands into previously non-desert areas. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve this problem?
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night unless they are with an adult. What is your opinion about this
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor, while others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
International travel is becoming cheaper and more and more countries open their doors for more tourists. Do the advantage of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor
barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your
letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How can we overcome the problems of poverty? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
•Your reason for writing
•What you would like to happen
•A nice, respectful style.
It is important for all the cities and towns to have large outdoor public spaces, such as parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The diagrams show the floor process for recycling plastic bottles
Rich countries should not employ skilled labour from poor countries, as poor countries need the workers more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the diagram below show the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your next-door neighbors like to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter
-describe the situation
-explain the problems it is causing you
-offer at least one solution
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
SOme countries are considering imposing curfews in whicgh tenenagers will not be allowed outdoors at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this policy
Many countries thought that children have to do homework in their free time while other say children should do more outdoor activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams are the existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teeangers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless theya re accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Your next- door neigbour owns a small dog that barks througthout the day and the night Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done the dog .Include in your letter
Your reason for writing
What you would like to happen
A nice ,respectful style
Something that is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that drug companies have the responsibility to spend money on researching medicine to help the poorer countries, while others think the main responsibility of drug companies is to make money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Rich people are getting richer, and poor people are getting poorer. What are the causes? What can be done to reduce this gap?
The maps below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it lookes now .
The table shows data about the average income for one person in dollars, across two different age groups: under 18 and over 60, as well as the percentage of the poor population in three states in the US, namely California, Utah, and Florida
Due to growth of population many people live in apartments with limited space and no outdoor areas. Do this trend advantages of outweigh disadvantages?
Some people the best way to build a happier society is to ensure there are only small differences between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years there has been an increase in bad behaviour , poor discipline and anti-social behaviour in schools.Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools ,parents and others are necessary to stop this trand. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.