Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some parts of the world, many famous people are regarded as ‘role models’ and they are having an increasing influence on the young. Is that a positive or negative development?
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
Shopping is the favorite past-time activity for most of the young people. Why do you think is that? Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other useful activities?
Many countries think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress as equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that traveling to different countries is the best way to gain knowledge about other cultures. Others argue that it is possible to learn about other cultures through books, films, and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per peron of 11.5 litres.) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently been in a sports centre and noticed some issues in the changing rooms. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the centre and say
– What was the problem?
– Explain why it is bothering you.
– Suggest a possible solution.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out f doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The two maps illustrate differences on an access of street to city hospital in the years 2007 and 2010
The pie chart highlights the repartition of dance classes in percentage between numerous types of institutions, while the bar graph illustrates the style of dance courses two groups of youngsters follow. Overall, private studios represent the main amenity for dance classes and most of the youth under the age of 11 practice ballet whilst the teenagers from 11 to 16 years old prefer modern dance. Looking in closer detail at the chart, we can notice that private studios head the locations of dance classes accounting for 48%. In addition, school halls come in the second position, representing 24%. Community halls and other schools follow with a rate of 18%. Finally, a small percentage of 10% is attributed to college-based studios. The bar graph brings more pieces of information concerning the style of dancing practised regarding the age. In fact, the majority of ballet dancers belong to the under-11 group, accounting for more than 600 students. Modern style of dancing is, on the contrary, practised by approximately 500 students from the age of 11 to 16 years old. Furthermore, the tap dance courses are almost equally followed by the two groups.
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employers. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
In some societies it is becoming too common for fathers to stay at home and look after children while mothers going to work. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
You are going to miss some class in the next few weeks Write a letter to your class teacher state the reason for your absence, time you will be coming back, suggest what can be done to the class work you will miss in during those few weeks
Some people believe that money spent on space research benefits all humanity. Others take the opposite view and say that money for this type of research is wasted. Discuss these 2 opinions / positions
Some people think that it is always an advantage to buy local products rather than those made in other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, technology has significantly transformed the way people communicate. Some believe that these changes have brought more advantages than disadvantages, while others argue the opposite. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Hosting an international sporting event such as the Olympic Games is good for the country, regardless of the potential negatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academid world. Others believe that some information is too significant or too valuable to share freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that family is the most powerful influence of a child's development while others thing other factors such as friends, television and music have better influence. Discuss both of views and give your opinion
The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for many purposes besides making phone calls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games together is a good way to build closer relationships. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
the most imprtant aim of science should be ro improve people's live. to what extent do agree or disagree with this statement?
You are planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
-describe the vacation spot you have chosen
- explain how you plan to spend your time there
- invite your friend to join you on your vacation
The most important consideration when choosing any career or job is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Environmental damage is a problem in most countries… What is the cause of this damage? What should be done about this problem?
Human activity has had a negative effect on ecosystems, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this cannot be changed while others feel that we can still take action to protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The chart and graph below give information about three categories of workers in Australia and the unemployment levels within those groups.
The most important decision that young people have to follow is what career to choose. do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/She has ask for your advice.
write a letter to your friednd.in your letter
explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you whould like to go camping with your friend this summer
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosns where relevant. ARu
In their advertisings, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that zoos are cruel and have no place in the modern world. Others feel that zoos still serve a useful purpose. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people of health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatrments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions? Umar
eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people welcome the opening of shopping areas near their homes. On the other hand , some people are strongly opposed to the construction of such facilities. If the opening of a large shopping centre in your neighbourhood were announced, would you support or oppose its construction? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
The diagram illustrates the linear process of producing steel rods in the furniture industry.Overall,there are several stages in making steel rods, commencing with raw metals being extracted from the mine, going through mechanical and metallurgical techniques to ensure the shapes,and eventually being ready for quality control. To begin with ,raw material is loaded in the slit after the mining extraction in order to prepare for the melting stage.During this step, those element is melted at high temperatures around 1300 and 1500℃. Once finished,metal which is candescent is refined in a smelting cabin,prior to being poured by a machine into ingots. At the following stage of this process, ingots are linked to a cooling reservoir,which is utilized for lowering down the temperature of the metallic components.Subsequently,cooled metal is casted in the strand form while simultaneously rolled by rollers.Later on, steel rods are heated by a machine, and surface checking takes place afterwards to measure their automation.Finally, after being resized by a cutter, steel rods are applied to a unique ID, ready for the inspection.
Some people think most crime is the result of circumstances. Otthers believes that most crime is cused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why it might be the case? What could be the disadvantages if being self-employed?
Many countries have the same shops and products. Some consider it a positive development, whereas others consider it negative. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is a waste of money for countries to host big sporting events like the world cup, and that the money would be better spent on other things. However, others think that hosting large sporting events has a clear, positive impact on a country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The best way to resolve the international environment problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you qgree with this statement?
The map shows the centre of Paris. A company wants to open a new restaurant in the area. The map shows two possible locations for the restaurant. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country.
Some people say the money spent by governments on space programmes would be appropriate. Others believe that it is better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You had lost contact with a friend but you managed to get her contact lately and de
cide to write a letter
Explain how you got hold of her contact
explain why you want to contact her
ask questions about herself