The government spends about 220 million a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsidizing the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
•suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
The given bar chart how many residents in UK spend their money in three categories (Food and drinks, Resturants and hotels, Entertainment) during 2004.
some people believe that museums and historical places should be free of charge, while others think that visitors should pay to visit them. what is your opinion?
Something about the education of the young people in the main educational priority of countries. But others believe that educating the adults who cannot read and write is needed by society and we should help more with it. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion
The pie chart illustrates the principle reasons behind the worldwide land degradation, whilst the table chart represents the main causes which led to the aforementioned issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the main cause of agricultural land degradation, while European region was the one mostly affected by this issue. Looking in closer detail at the pie chart, it can be clearly seen that over grazing is the leading factor of land degradation trough the world with a frequency of 35%. It comes after the deforestation issue which represents 30% and the over cultivation with 28%. However, a minority of other reasons are still responsible in this environmental disease. Moreover, the table chart highlights the fact that Europe is the most devasted land comparing to Oceania and north America with worth 23% . The main cause is deforestation representing a portion of 9.8% . Oceania follows the word wide trend with over grazing as a first cause of land degradation. Finally, north America is clearly the less polluted country with 5% of land destructed.
The given charts illustrate information about the location of dance classes and the number of students in different types of dance classes categorized by age group.
ome people believe governments should spend money on fast means of public transport. Others believe money should be spent on other important priorities for public transport (e.g. cost, environment, etc.) Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories.some people think that photographs are not reliable source of news while others considered photographs to be in irrefusable double. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area
and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your
letter,
Say how you found out about the plans
Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face
Suggest some possible solutions to those prob
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of experts in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the changes in the maximum number of gorillas in the wild between 1990 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
the national distribution of water and the average domestic water usage in the country of Astoria.summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many office imp authoritiesose restriction on smoking within the offices premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
Some claim that it is compulsory for professionals to work in their original country while others believe that they should have a right to work abroad.This essay will discuss both views and provide my own perspective on the matter.
Museums are often thought to be boring, and many people perceive visiting them a waste of time. What do you think is the importance of museums, and how can they be made intersting?
Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local person when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Whilst, majority of individuals think that pupils study superior in school when they learning in group. However, others believe students learn better when they studying alone. I will discuss about both views in the following paragraphs.
Many would argue that scientific research requires a degree of oversight from the relevant governmental authorities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Students at university often have a choice of places to live. Some prefer to live on the campus dormitories while others choose to live in apartments in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons and specific details to support your preference
Some argue that universities should focus on preparing students for the job market, while others believe they should prioritize academic knowledge. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education in many countries. Some people believe that universities and authorities should help them so that they can get a university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say
– Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished.
– Suggest a future use for this building.
– Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
• describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
• summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
• say how you think the company should spend the money
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from during 1975 to 2005.
Nowadays, in most of the country there is the possibility for children to attend either single-sex schools or co-educational schools. In past time, male and female couldn’t go in the same school, so there were only single-sex schools and for this reason people didn’t have any choice and must send their children to that type of schools.
Consequently, now, there are more and more co-educational schools than single-sex schools which are becoming less common. Indeed, some parents don’t agree on sending their children to single-sex schools because this could cause problems in their future. Even though, single-sex schools seem to be more secure (controlled), where teachers can teach better and parents would be less worried on problems and arguments which can happen between the two different sex. Actually, these arguments are good for the development and growing of the children/prole.
For instance, in mixed school is represented the real society where people are not divided into the two sex and have to work together and collaborate. So, co-educational helps to share ideas and confront opinions among several people who will be next citizens of the world. Of course, diversity can generate fighting, but this is something that a child has to experience. (Moreover, this schools help to develop the socialization of the children and start to send them to the right way for life)
To sum up, I personally agree that children who attend single school would have some disadvantages in their future life, because society is mixed and the best time to learn how to live properly is actually childhood. In my opinion, school is a place for learning how to live with other people, for building/establish relationships and not only for memorizing topics.
Fewer students are studying at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films, TV, and computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
Some people believe that governments should legalize the use of torture in extreme cases, such as terrorism or national security threats. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. What are the reasons?
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the value of one’s country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket and you wish to complain to the supermarket authority about that.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket.
In your letter Say –
•who you are
•Give details about the accident
•Suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents
Some people believe that a vertical city in which people work and live in tall buildings is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss both views and express your opinion.
Many people believe that majority of children in western countries are being obese. Is it true? Agree or disagree. Give reasons and examples.
The bar graph bellow depicts information about the average hourse of unpaid work per week one by pepople in different categories.
The chart and graph below give information about three categories in Australia and the unemployment levels within those groups.
Model Answer: More companies produce goods in the factories located in different countries other than the location of the head office. Advantages and disadvantages?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summerize the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend the money
The table chart illustrates the number employees and manufactures in both England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Overall, the numbers of employees were dwindling whilst factories' numbers stayed roughly the same over the fifty-year period. Looking in closer detail to the table, it can be highlighted that the number of employees in 1851 was worth 477 100 for a total of 225 factories with a majority of males. A decade later, the number of factories jumped slightly to 227 with a noticeable decrease of employes, mainly composed by females, who represented 160 000 workers versus 131780 male workers. In 1871, the number of manufacturing facilities lifted overwhelmingly up, to nearly 3 times higher, with a steady decline for the employees’ number. However, men are this time more represented in the workers. This trend will continue until 1891, when the number of factories moved down from 721 in 1881 to 625 one decade later. With less workers and more males than females, the quantity of factories arrived to a point of 600 factories in 1901, involving a bottom of 61 000, concerning the total employee number. To conclude, we can say with confidence that throughout the second part of the 19st century, the number of factories increased with a significant decrease in the number of workers, no matter they are males or females.
Some people think parents should read stories to children. Others thinkparents don't need to do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies bythemselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interests. Is this is a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports tean
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you thing the company should spend the money
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Recently, you went for shopping at a famous mall. When you returned, you realised that you had been charged for items you did not actually buy.
Write a letter to the authority in-charge explaining what has happened. In your letter,
● describe the situation
● explain the items you have bought and their cost
● tell him how you feel about the error and ask him to do something about it
The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a vertical city with multiple tall buildings, as compared to a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
Many people live in town and cities where there are museum that promote historical and artistic objects of cultural importance, but they don't visit them.why do you think many people don't visit museum?what is the cultural importance of museum to society.
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
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.
Education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?