The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many young people spend their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects both on society and young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings and birthdays. How important is it to celebrate such events? Do you think people spend too much money on these events?
Some people believe that reading different types of books is always a good habit. Others feel it depends on which books a person is reading. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Do you think that business should Hire employees who would spend their entire lives working for the company. Explain why you agree or disagree
Government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. Do you agree or disagree?
ou should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task. Some people argue that keeping pets is beneficial for longevity while others believe that household animals are not healthy for people to have as companions. Discuss both sides of the argument, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some governments spend a lot of money on exploring space, some feel that this investment is justified while others think that money should be spent on public services like healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Do you think business should hire employees who will spend the entire lives working for the company ? Explain why do you agree or disagree . Use spesific reasons and details topport your answer.
STUDIES HAVE SUGGESTED THAT CHILDREN WATCH MUCH MORE TELEVISION THAN THEY DID IN THE PAST AND SPEND LESS TIME ON ACTIVE OR CREATIVE THINGS. WHAT ARE THE REASONS AND WHAT MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO SPEND MORE TIME ON ACTIVEOR CREATIVE THINGS?
Some people believe that the personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others argue that happiness depends on ther factors. Discuss both viewpoints and state your view.
Some people Believe that government money should be spend on important things rather than arts painting and music. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many modern societies, grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grandparents. What do you think are the consequences of this?
These days it is common to observe children spending significant amounts of time on electronic devices such as computers and tablets. In my opinion, the drawbacks of allowing children to do this outweigh any advantages.
Some people believe that the government should not spend money on International aid when they have their own disadvantaged people like homeless and unemployed. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (e.g. cost, environments. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Somez people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. Others argue that this money should be spent on sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should write at least 150 words.
More and more couples are deciding to be "child-free", to have no children, in other words. Some people claim that those couples reach this conclusion through entirely selfish reasons. While others think that they came to this decision through noble motives, such as concern about overpopulation and desire for independence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts show local government expenditure in 2010 and 2015
The pie chart gives information about worldwide expenditure on different categories
Some people believe that for successful education you need a good teacher while others believe that it depends more upon the attitude of the student. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Topic 14: (25/06/2016) Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world cost numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* Offer to find somewhere to stay
* Give advice about what to do
* Give information about what clothes to bring
The main purpose of the public libaries should be provide books. Public libraries should not spend on computer software. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The table below gives inforThe table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2020
Some people say that getting to Universities is the sole way to get success while others say that it depends on the other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The chart below show the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010.
this will be the end of our discussion on "negative or positive development essays. More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people spend a lot of money on clothes , haircuts , beauty products to enhance their apperance. Some think its a good way to spend , while others think there are other better options. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the hour per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007
Some children spend our everyday on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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%
4.In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Write at least 250 word
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Chris,
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children’s story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extend do you agree?
Below are two charts showing the top 12 nations in military spending for 2005 and those countries' GDP growth for the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The graph below shows the spending of UK residents on visits abroad between 1993 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the average household spending pattern for households in three income categories as a proportion of their income. Summary the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are bored in your current job but you enjoy working for your company. You think you would be happier if you moved to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
ask to be moved to a position in another department
explain how you feel about your current position and your career
say why you think changing your job would be good for you and the company
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In many parts od the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their time indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem. What measures could be best to taken to solve it?
For a successful company, selling products depends more on company’s reputation or it depends more on if they provide discounts and offers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Space exploration costs tax payers’ an exorbitant amount of money each year. What are the advantages and disadvantages of spending money on space exploration?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. in your letter
-Explain why you want to work in company's head office for six months
-Say how your work could be done while you are away
- Ask for his/her help in arranging it
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that the government should spend more money on sport facilities for top athletes. Others argue that this money should be spent on sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In modern times, children are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should أجبر their children to spend more time at home?