Social media has replaced the traditional method of communicating and people use more and more of social media to communicate and follow news and events. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people think the use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do agree or disagree?
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society.
Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles?
Should the arts be included in school programs?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only place available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What it your opinion about this?
children nowadays spend great deal of time watching television.However television cannot replace as learning tool which is why children are less educated today.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familer with. A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
·give details of the purchase
·describe the problem
·explain why you need a replacement urgently
some people like to try new things, for example, place to visitand types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things they are familar with. discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
A student you know is coming to visit the town or city where you live next weekend.
Write a letter to the student. In the letter,
• tell the student about some places in your town or city that he/she should visit.
• give instructions about transportation in your city.
• give contact details for the student so he/she can get in touch with you.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
In the technology-focused world education is one of concern for families, it is often believed that boarding schools have vital benefits for students. However, some others assert that boarding schools are not suitable places for students. This essay will discuss the debate and give a concluding view.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitude and give your own opinion
Some people say that parents should place restrictions on the time their children spend watching TV and playing games and encourage them to spend this time reading books. Do you agree or disagree?
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as an additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving to the public beach, erected. On the other southern side, newly cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel.
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women workers. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The following pie charts show the places where adults aged 20+ and children in the age group 2 to 19 ate in the year 2005 in the US. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurents and offices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?
You have been offered a place at a university and wish to find suitable accommodation. Write a letter to the accommodation officer including the following information:
•the type of accommodation you wish to find
•some details about yourself
•any special requirements you may have and any other relevant information.
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the increased use of computers, the internet, and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development for employers and employees?
The maps show the developments which took place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place, or 7 days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society?
some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others , however believe school is the place to learn this. discuss both views and give your own pinion?
Some people have the opinion that big shopping malls are expensive places as they offer high costs for the products which can be bought at much cheaper prices from local shops. On the other hand, some people think that such malls are absolutely the best places to visit for shopping. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960,1980 and 2000.
Many people believe that reducing speed limits is the best option for road safety improvement. Do you think there are other measures that could be put in place? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and eletric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. You should say:
where you went
where you stayed and
what you can do there.
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast foods. this has a negative impact on families, individuals and societies. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the banefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Some of the people ay that it would be better if the majorities of the employees worked from home instead of travelling to work place everyday. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family.
Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
– Explain why you would like to move
– Request that your employer place you in a specific city
– Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where condition are difficult such as Sahara or the Antarctic. Discuss advantage and disadvantage for tourist who visit these places.
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places and learn about their culture. We can learn as much as from books, film and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You live near a university and would like to earn some extra money by renting a room in
your apartment to a student.
Write a letter to the university housing office. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• explain why your apartment would be a good living place for a student
• describe the room you have for rent
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday, and when you got home, you realized that you have left your wallet in your friend's house.
Write a letter to your friend; thanking for the holiday, explaining that you left your wallet at their place, providing instructions on how to send it back.
A friend is planning to visit the town where you live. Write a letter to make some suggestions about
The best time to visit your town
The most interesting places to check out
Where to find inexpensive accommodation
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park secondary school since it's construction in 1950. Summarise the information and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent
Some people think that museum should be an enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think the purpose of museum is educating not entertaining. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You went to your friend house and had meal. Write a letter to your friend thanking him and his family for the meal.
1) Tell what you enjoyed about the meal.
2) Thanks to his parents and what you think about them
3) suggest arrangements for his invite at your place.
The given line chart illustrates the figure for people who enjoyed in various activities at one place in Melbourne, Australia between 2000 and 2020,
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give the reasons and relative examples upon your own experiences.
Practice 1: These days, the wealhty in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?
Some believe that artificial intelligence will replace most jobs in the future, while others think that it will create more job opportunities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like office) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their work place (e.g.: at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that universities should provide people with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What is your opinion? What should be the main function of a university?
Some people think that museum should be enjoyable place to entertain people while others believe that the purpose of them is to educate.discuss both views and give your opinion..
When it comes to workplace, we normally think we have to go there to work. A lot of us commute work every day. However, there are some people who work remotely at their homes or away from their offices. What do you think is the reason why some companies permit their employees to work this way?
ome people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.