The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs.
Some people think it is more importance to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shops, and public transportation. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing railway lines for very fast train between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays many young people deliberately damage public places. What are the causes and solutions?
Government investment in art, such as music and theater is a waste of money. Government must invest in pubic services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say the government should spend money on providing faster public transport while others believe the government should give priority to other factors such as cost and the effect on environment. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The graphs below show the numbers of male and female workers in 1975 and 1995 in several employment sectors of the Republic of Freedonia.
The government is spending a lot of money to discover life in other planets some people think that goverment isbwasting money and should spend more money on adressing problems of public. To what extent do you agree and disagree.
The graph below shows information about the use of public transport in one country by age and location of residence in 2016.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
It is a good idea to have large public spaces in towns and cities such as parks and squares. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software, videos, or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to solvethe problems of cities related to pollution and traffic. Some people say that government should offer free of cost public transportation do you think the advantages of this step will outweigh the disadvantages?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
Some people think that people should pay more taxes for various services while other think that it should be minimum, according to desires of public. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the media have the right to publish detail of people’s view, while other thinks it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
Some people say that the government should pay for free public libraries, while others think that it’s a waste of money, since modern technologies and the Internet allow easy access to resources from home. Discuss and give your point of view.
Some people think that the media should not report details of crimes to the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
when a new town is planned it is more impotant to devlop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centre for people to spend their time in . to what extent do you agree or disagree?
the diagram belows shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years
Public transportation systems can play a crucial role in a city’s infrastructure. What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in public transportation?
Some people think that the media such as newspaper should be allowed to publish information of people’s private life. Others however, think that there should be controls to stop this media from this kind of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on Earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
The charts below give information about the people use public library and the main reasons to visti in Britain in 1991 in 2000.
Public health systems should provide better services for those who willing to pay more money ? To what extand do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the wprld today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. Do you agree or disagree?
Encouraging people to use public transport is the best way to solve traffic problems in cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the publisher in a newspaper, asking to advertise a meeting of people from different countries you are organizing. Explain where, when and why
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.
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?
Library or Playground
There are plans to improve your city. Two different ideas are being discussed. One is to build a bigger library with more computers and more books. The other is to build a new playground. The playground in your neighbourhood now is very small and old. The city planners want to ask the public for their opinion. explain why you prefer the city should build a bigger library.
Some businesses and governments dissalows smoking in the offices and public places. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railways lines for every fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
You recently visited a public library in your town and found some facilities were not in good condition. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter:
Describe the problems you found
Explain how these problems affected your visit
Suggest what the library should do to improve
In order to solve traffic problems, the government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
In many countries government are investing in new technology to deal with the public? Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government university?
Many people believe that cities should invest more in public transportation systems such as buses, trains, and subways to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge."
The money spent by goverenment on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to the development of the internet, public libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that governments should invest more money in public transport rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they should not waste their limited resources and expensive hi-tech media such as computer software,videos and DVDs.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
n a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new 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.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is ny increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in public transportation systems, while others think funds should be spent on improving roads and highways. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi tech media such as computer software. To what extent do you agree or disagree?