In the past, people usually stayed in one place throughout their life. These days, people often move around. They often live in several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
A tax haven is a place with extremely low tax rates. The rationale is that rich people and businesses can choose where to pay tax, so they are attracted to places with the lowest tax rates. As a result, the tax havens receive tax income that would otherwise go to other countries. Tax havens are good for both taxpayers and for the people of the tax havens. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You 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 museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others beilieve that the purpose of the museums is to eduacte. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government should pay for large pieces of the art for public display in outdoor places. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antactic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph shows how much was spent in US dollars on books in four European countries between 1995 and 2005. Overall, people in Germany spent the most on reading materials during the entire period. It is also clear that despite some fluctuations, spending on books increased in all four places over the 10 years. German expenditure fluctuated between around $80 million and about $90 million between 1995 and 2003 before increasing to just under $100 million in 2005. France was the only country that experienced a steady rise, with around $55 million worth of books sold in 1995, about $70 million in 2001, and finally just under $80 million in 2005. The figure for Italy hovered at around $50 million dollars until 1999, when it steadily rose to just over $60 million in 2005. Austrians spent approximately $30 million in 1995, and this went up by around $10 million over the next four years and remained stable for two years, before it climbed dramatically to just above $70 million in 2005.
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more and more common than meeting face to face. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online communication?
Some people believe that universities should only offer places to students with high marks, while others believe that people of all ages should be allowed even if they don’t do well in school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
"City planners" new design include setting up schools, markets, and commercial places(offices) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers?
Your friend has written a letter to you asking for advice regarding a visit that his/her parents will be making to your area in the near future.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
recommend a place where they can stay
suggest the places they can visit
offer to do something with them.
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.
oday more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antarcric. What are the advantages and disadvantages for tourits who visit such places?
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplaces. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As populations grow, places of natural beauty in cities are being used for constructing new houses.Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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 managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism out weight its drawbacks?
Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others beilieve that the purpose of the museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the places visited by different people living in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 e. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
In many countries, shopping is becoming a free-time activity that replaces traditional hobbies, such as reading and sport. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many workplaces, online communication is becoming more commonplace than face-to-face meetings, and this is a positive development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many 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 build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visits such places?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourist as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. The advantages and disadvantages of this fact.
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other people's cultures. We can learn just as much from books, movies and the internet. Do you agree or disagree with statement?
THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES IS AS ANTISOCIAL AS SMOKING. SMOKING IS BANNED IN ERTAIN PLACES SO MOBILE PHONE SHOULD BE BANNED LIKE SOKING. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.
Some people believe that traveling to other places is not essential to learn about different cultures as one can gain knowledge from books, movies, and the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that tourists should never stay in hotels or resorts because living in such places does not allow them to get access to local cultures and traditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Today more and more trourists are visiting places where conditions are different, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit places?
In some places old people is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There is too much noise in the public places of cities. What is the caused and how government and people in that areas can solves the problem.
I many places, new homes needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is omre important to protect the coutryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
In recent years, people have paid attention to preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However, others think it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extend, do you agree or disagree with this point?
Some people believe that mobile phones must be banned in public places such as libraries, shops or public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are visiting historic sites and sometimes tourists damage these ancient sites. The number of people visiting these places should be strictly limited. Do you agree or disagree?
It is important for towns and cities to have public places such as parks and squares. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many places , new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Dome people believe it is more important to protect 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 the Atlantic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
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?
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
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meetings. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the 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 disadvanges on rely too much on technology?
Governments should ban smoking in public places , even though this would restrict some other people's freedom . Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
Q. The government should ban smoking in all public places, even though this would restrict some people's freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
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 organiser of the course. In the letter
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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 use of phones,tablets, and other devices while walking in public places has been a concern for many commentstors. What hazards can arise if people are guided by such devices when walking down the street? How could these problems can be solved?