Some people think that the increasingly flexible working environment nowadays, such as working at home, has a positive impact on workers' lives. Others, however, feel this development is just a means for organisations such as private companies to exploit workers for profit. 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.
Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but most of the time fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? How can we create an ideal society?
Communication and Personality Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life?
Natural resources, such as water, forests and oil, are being utilized at a high rate. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some transport fruit and vegetables to some contries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opion.
The world is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.
Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Pie Chart: Graduate Destinations Full-time work: 52% Full-time postgraduate study: 15% Part-time work: 8% Unemployed: 8% Part-time work + postgraduate study: 12% Not known: 5% Table: Salaries After 5 Years by Sector Employment Sector$25,000–49,999$50,000–74,999$75,000–99,999$100,000+ Freelance Consultants5%15%40%40% Government Sector5%15%30%50% Private Companies10%35%25%30%
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaur, dodos…) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. agree or disagree?
Many people use distance-leanring programmes (study material post, TV, internet, etc) to study at home, but some people think that it can not bring the same benefit of attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have
just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank them for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train.
In your letter
•give the details of your train trip
•describe the luggage you left on the train
• say what actions you want him/her to take.
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects . Others say it causes the loss of national identities.Discuss both of these views and give your own opnion.
The line chart illustrates the number of women in the parliament of 5 European nations from 2000 to 2012. Overall, the figures for Germany, Italy, France and the UK all increased after 12 years. In contrast, the number of female members in Belgium’s parliament decreased over time. In 2000, the German government consisted of almost 35% women while the figures for Italy and France were all around 25%. After 12 years, the percentage of females in Germany, Italy and France rose to 37%, 40% and 32%, respectively. Italy was also the country that had the highest number of female members in parliament in the 5 European nations. In the Belgium’s government, in 2000, the percentage of women was more than 15% while the figure for the UK was just nearly 5%. However, in 2012, the figures for these two nations both collided at nearly 25%. Belgium was the only country of the five ones mentioned to witness a decrease after the 12-year period.
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective in reducing crime levels?
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
what was the information required
how was the wrong information provided?
what problem did you have because of this?
some people say that what children watch influences their behaviour. other believe the amount of time they spent on television influence their behaviour most. discuss the both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that using animals for entertainment, such as in circuses and zoos, is unethical. Others argue that these activities provide important educational opportunities for people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In recent years, “responsible tourist” have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist”. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both sides and give yout opinion.
Scientists believe that computers, not humans, will control cars in the near future. What are the reasons for that? Would this be a positive or a negative development?
Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Students should always question what they are taught instead of accepting it passively. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technolagy. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? do you think this is a posetive or negative situation.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed became of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Is it a positive or negative development, and if so why give rleveant example.
Some children recieve almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children recieve too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impacts on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parents should be in their child education?
Now a day’s online shopping is rapidly replacing physical shopping in stores. What are the positives and negatives developments in your opinion? Give some examples.
The news media’s tendency to report problems and emergencies rather than positive development is harmful to individuals and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently, abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people some suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customes and behaviour. Others think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Duscuss both views and give your opinion.
in some countries，it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age。is this a positive or negative development？
Because of improved technologies in communication and transport, people in some countries can now choose to live and work anywhere they want. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
According to reports, maintaining museums open to the public is becoming more and more costly. Describe the benefits of preserving museums. How can we best finance them? (Government, industry, private citizen, etc.)
The table above shows the percentage of people unemployed in the total labor Work force across 9 countries in 1994 and 2004.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think thi is a positive or negative situation?
In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages of renting a home? Should governments subsidies house prices for first home buyers?
Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Competitiveness is seen as a positive quality for people to have in many societies today. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think it is a positive or negative quality?
The graph below shows the average length of stay last year (in days) for serious injuries for different age groups in private and public hospitals in Queensland, Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people belive that money is one of the most important factors in a person's happiness. to what extend do you agree with this?
Recently, your position in the company has changed, and accordingly, you are required to write a letter to ask for
some corresponding training programs that contains the following information:
• What was your last position?
• What qualities does your new position require?
• How does the training help you in your new position?
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Ambition is seen as an important human quality in many societies today. How important is it to want success in life? Is this a positive or a negative characteristic to have
Tourist-positive or negative development,.. it has become easier and more affordabke for people to travek to other countries, do you thunk its is a positive or negative development? Give yours opinion and revenr examples from your experience
The free movement of goods across national borders has long been a controversial issue. Some people argue that it is necessary for economic growth, while others claim that it damages local industries. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
More and more people are choosing to read ebooks as compared to paper books. Is it a positive or negative development.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a comapany or oganization. Why might this be the case ? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed ?