More and more people want to buy clothes,cars and other items with famous brands. -What are the reasons? -Is that a positive or negative development?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important tha History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagrams show the problem of flooding in a UK town and two possible solutions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people says it is impossible to live in big cities. What measure can be taken to solve this problem
In many parts of the world there are now more multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Althouh many people value their public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residental areas for the ever growing population or to develop business and boost economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
In your letter, say
which point in the article do you agree with?
explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
Some people choose a career according to the social status and salary it will give them. Others choose a career according to whether they will enjoy the work. Which do you think is the best way to choose a career? Give reasons for your answer and inlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, most people lived in small village where everyone knew every else. Nowadays, most people live in the large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?
You have recently left something in a train, write a letter to the manager of lost and found department and specify.
• When you lost it
• Describe the object you have left
• Tell the manager what you want them to do with it
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? DO you think is a positive or a negative develpment
In the past photographs were real on people and places. Nowadays with modern technologies, you can not trust the pictures. Do you think is it a positive or negative development?
The luxuries and conveniences of contemporary life prevent people from developing into truly strong and independent individuals. 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.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, teenagers are being encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people think it is a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
In many nations, people in huge cites either live alone or in small family units, instead of a large, extended family. Is this a positive or negative trend?
some people believe gentic engineering is a postive devolpment that can improve human life. others think it poses serious risks to society.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports even though others claim they should have the freedom to choose a sport of their liking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, sports stars can earn a great deal of money from advertising expensive sporting goods and other products. What problems might this cause? Do you think this is a negative or positive development?
In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are gradually band changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
Many people today choose to move from rural areas to cities in search of better opportunities. Does this have more advantages or disadvantages for a country?
Write a letter to the local council to stop the closure of a children’s toy store in your area. In the letter, you should tell:
tell him how important the toy store is
explain why you don’t want to close it
Suggest what advice you want them to take.
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decades. This has made oversea travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The data presented in the table delineates consumer expenditure patterns across various categories in five nations during the calendar year 2002.
Computer are being used more and more in education. Some people say this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both views and give tour opinion.
Some people believe that schools should teach foreign languages for primary school children. Is this a positive or negative development?
Economic development always harms the environment. It is impossible for a country to both develop the economy and protect the environment at the same time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. *Why might this be the case? *What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extend do you agree and disagreeextent?
Some people think that old buildings should be protected, while others believe that they should be replaced by newer buildings. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. (appears most years in the test)
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future such as those related to science and technology. discussable is these wheels and give your own opinion.
the most important aim of science should be to improve peoples lives. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
To begin, a significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do outside class learning. Many efforts must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced with daunting choices for determining companies. Frankly, there are many steps that they must be dealing with recruitment, it could be a long process of recruitment. Besides that, the situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do a graduate fellowship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Furthermore, Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internships since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfill their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work for hands-on with the real business. Also, a good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their probation to achieve good performances. In general, an Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they can pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking is often given by companies to students to gain new connections and learn how to communicate professionally. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skills to bring a positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing themselves and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not set up priorities. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for example finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing day-off to break or get permission. As a conclusion, Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect a graduate fellowship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their next path. Most students choose companies based on the linearity of interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
Nowadays a lot of information about medical conditions and illnesses is freely available on the internet. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for most people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
most people believe that social media such as facebook and instagram negatively impact society band individual. to wat extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Copetitve sports have been argued to have positive effecton child education by some, will other oppose. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The following pie charts show the results of a survey into the most popular leisure activities in the United States of America in 1999 and 2009.
You need to take leave from your work of over one month of a period for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
· Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
· Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
· Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Nowadays, more individuals are choosing healthier lifestyles given the fact of not consuming animal products, such as, meat or fish. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Childhood is most important period for everybody and child learns many things during this time. Some others say child’s future and career are only built after the completion of their school. What do you think? Give examples to support.
Sponsorship is sport is growing daily. doscuss, many believe that the effects of sponsorship are neagtive . Discuss both sides and offer your opinion
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
o apologize for what happened
o explain why you missed the deadline
o tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed , rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self- employed?
The government should pay the cost of the course to everyone who wants to study at the university. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a postive or negative development?
Today, there are many tasks at home or work that have been done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people thinkk that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can indeed pose both social and practical challenges. Do you agree or disagree?