International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? In some countries, criminal trials are shown on television for the public. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Fast food is a part of life in many places. Some people think this has bad effects in lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?
Smoking has been banned in public places. It is the law that many people support. I agree with this statement because smoking has a bad effect on health, and this action is a positive step for people to stop smoking.
Taking a “gap year” off between high school and university has become a popular option among many young people. This time off provides a break after many years of formal study. Some students use this time to travel around the world, others volunteer and still others begin working. The idea behind each of these activities is to do something hands-on and refreshing, which enables young people to learn more about themselves and their place in the world around them.
The benefits of taking a year off are plentiful. On a personal level, students who travel away from home develop their independence and self-confidence. On a cultural level, they learn about viewpoints, traditions and perspectives different from their own. Professionally, students get a taste of diverse workplaces, which might inspire a possible career interest. Intellectually, they examine their own beliefs and ideas in relation to those of others in a new environment. All these advantages combine to make a strong case for taking the one-year break.
Nevertheless, there are also dangers involved in taking such a long break. Academically, the main drawback is that students can get sidetracked from their studies. A year is a long time and students could lose the good study habits and sense of discipline they had when they were in a formal academic structure. If they begin working, they could also be deluded into thinking that they’re making a lot of money. They could lose the benefit of college or university education and the chance to earn a higher income all their lives.
In conclusion, whether to take a year-long break or not is an individual decision. Each young person should consider his or her motivations carefully and decide on what’s most desirable. Time is a precious resource and people of all ages, including young people, should treat it with respect
In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teenager working outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, ''responsible tourists'' have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a ''responsible tourist''. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many natural places are damaged by people who keep throwing their garbage. what are the causes ? How can this be solved?
In many places new homes are needed,but the only available space for building in the countryside.But some people believe that it is more important to protect countryside and not build a new home there.What is your opinion about this,give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own experience or knowledge.
The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these sources in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas?
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is a concern about its impact over local inhabitants and the environment. Do disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the adavantages?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara or the Atlantic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people preferto keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
Some people think that foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors during their visit to historic and cultural places. To what extent do you agree or disagree
MORE AND MORE PEPLE TODAY ARE VISITING EXTREME PLACES SUCH AS ANTARCTICA OR THE SAHARA DESERT. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SUCH TRAVES?
You are going on holiday to a city overseas where your friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
Write about your plans
Request information where to stay
Ask about the best places to visit
The chart below shows the places in which UK people gained access to the internet from 1990 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant. Thu Ha
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in modern world? Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your cousin's friend. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you are making this trip
ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring)
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
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?
Many people travel to historical and cultural sites or natural attractions every year. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of visiting such places.
In many places, new houses are needed, but the only space 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 is your opinion about this?
The graph below shows the changes in the places where people used to surf the internet in the years 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004. Summarize the information byselecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to the organizer of the course. In the letter
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The government should ban smoking in all public places, even though this would restrict some other people's freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reason.
In some places lod age is valued , while in other culturals youth is considered more important . Discuss both views and give your opinion
Fast food is a part of life in many places. Some people think it has harmful effects on lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.
In m countryany places new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not bulid new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
In many places women are taking jobs which are traditionally done by men. What do you think make these change happen. What's your opinion about it.
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
Modern technology is used in many work places today. How do you think technology changed the ways people work? Do you think there are any disadvantages of relying on technology at work?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the sahara desert or the antartic. What are benefits and disadvantages for tourists to visit such places?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space avaliable for building is in the countryside and not build new homes there. what is your opinion about this?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or Antarctic. what are the benefits and disadvantage for tourist who visits such places?
It is said that men are more privileged than women in their work places and in transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more imporant. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The demand of oil and gas is increasing so there is need to search new sources of energy in untouched natural places. Do its advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages tp relying too much on technology
International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
The use of mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that all mobile/cell phone conversations should be banned in public and crowded places. Others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
the tourist industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years and there are few places which are unaffected by it. however, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourist visit. to what extent do you agree or disagree
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places What are the serioud problems? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a spurce of problems if it is not well-managed. what are the advantages and disadvantaged of tourism in the modern world?
Some businesses prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right course of action? Give reasons for your opinion.
30. An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lifetime. Some people think that they shoul not change place to frequently while some think it useful to change places . Discuss your views on it.
Increased world demand of oil and gases cause the taking up of search operations of fuel in remote or even untouched natural places. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantage of damaging those places?
n some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.