In today's digital age, online privacy has become a major concern. What are the main challenges individuals face regarding online privacy, and what measures can be taken by individuals and governments to address these issues?
An expanding global economy means that people in developing countries are likely to be lifted out of poverty. In order to continue global economic growth, protected natural areas of the world should be opened up for mining and other types of resource extraction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim of scence should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, too much money is spent by governments and individuals for national holidays such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent you agree or disagree?
some people say it is necessary to create a new language that improves INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION. dO YOU THINKK the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
in some coutries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The increasing availability of low-cost airlines now lets people travel around the world. Some feel this is a positive development while others think it is negative overall. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Unemployment rates are increasing in many countries. What are the causes of this issue, and what steps can governments and individuals take to reduce unemployment?
Because of your job, you have to move to a new city. Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In your letter
ask them to help you find somewhere to live
tell them the kind of accommodation you want to find
tell them which area of the city you want to live in
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….
Parents, particularly mothers, do not go to work to take care of family. Some people say that the government should give some money to those parents. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answers and give examples to support your views.
The government should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to eat more healthily. 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.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel
• explain why they were unhappy about the food
• suggest what the manage� should do to improve the food in future
The maps illustrate how Meadowside village and font, which is a neighbouring town, have developed over three different time periods (1962, 1985 and the present).
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that governments should change the way individuals live, while others believe they should choose the way themselves. Discuss these both points of view and give your opinion?
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services rather than on the arts (e.g., music, painting, and theatre). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the government should spend more money on public services rather than wasting it on arts. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Most people enjoy holidays and the travel and tourism is a billion dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
You need to take three days off work because of an important event. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you have to take time off work
Give details such as when and where of the event
Approving the importance of the event related to your work
Suggest who could cover your place while you are away
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
These days people are living into their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care for the elderly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly members or should the government be held responsible?
In order to reduce crime, we need to attack the cause of crime such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. It’s not enough to simply have more police on the street and put more people into prison. Do you agree or disagree?
some people claim that not enoughof the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recyclings for governments to make it legal requirment. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer countries. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the adventages of this trend for individuals overweigh its disadventages for the environment?
14.The table below shows a survey of the proportion of adults in California by age group who enjoyed different types of leisure activities in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Leisure Activities by Age Group (%) in 2011, California Leisure Activity18-3031-4546-60Over 60s Watching TV76%85%86%89% Spending time with Family/friends58%56%43%33% Reading22%20%16%16% Gardening7%16%26%26% Listening to music27%15%4%2% Playing Computer Games15%5%2%0%
As water is a valuable resource, governments all over the world should control how much water their citizen use. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some business now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some government have banned smoking in public plces. Overall this is a very good idea. To what extent do you agree
Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects to make progress. Do you agree or disagree?
To improve children’s lives, mothers and fathers should attend parenting and child development courses every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.. It is there fore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
One of your penfriends wants to improve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney. Write a letter to your penfriend. Advise him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that individuals and companies, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
Finding it hard to remember important facts and figures? Improve your memory in 10 weeks with our Memory Course. Places are limited and the course is available for only a short time.
You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to organisers of the course. In the letter:
- Give some background information about yourself
- Explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course.
- enquire about the methods used on the course
- enquire about course fees and dates.
The line graph below shows the number of complaints received by the complaints department of a single airline over a six-month period in 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
You rent an apartment and recently a new tenant moved in above you. This tenant’s behaviour is causing you a lot of problems. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Describe what the new tenant is doing, explain why it is disturbing you so much, tell your landlord what you would like him/her to do about it
Some people find it difficult to manage their money . How could the government help prevent debt problems and support such people?
Some people believe that everyone has right to university education. Therefore, government should make university education free for eyeryone, no matter what their financial bockground is. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that when deciding how taxes should be spent, governments should prioritise health care. Other people believe that there are more important priorities for taxpayers' money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
All over the world, people watch foreign films much more than locally produced films. Why? Should the government provide financial support to local film industries?
Some say you should always marry for love; others say that in an uncertain world it’s wiser to marry for money. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Some think that private companies should pay for pollution cleanup, while others say it should be a government’s responsibility. Discuss, and state your own opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities, and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, children are becoming over weight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government has the responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say the government should give priority to healthcare. Others say they should spend more money on other problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.