International travelling is becoming cheaper and more countries are opening doors to increase the number of tourist. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant
You read an article in a news paper about a city . Some of the information in that article is wrong. Write a letter to the newspaper editions.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative developmment?
In some countries the average of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Some people think advertisements may have positive economic effects whereas others think there are negative social effects because individuals are not satisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In nearly all science course at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What are the reason for this? What can be done to balance out the number?
The number of car – owners is increasing every day because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many good points and limitation as well. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
Some countries are struggling with increasing crime rates. Many people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some people think that shops should sell food products from the local areas rather than products from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
You saw an advert for the post of finance manager at the vacancy board. You
want to apply for the same job. But, you have been late for applying for the
same. Write a letter along with your resume to your prospective employer.
In your letter
• introduce yourself
• talkaboutyourskills
• reasonsforyourdelay
You invite a friend for some time in a month.But that is not a convenient time for visiting. Write a letter to your friend to invite you on another date.
1.Write a reason
2.apologize
3.suggest another day
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Neighbours,
........
You should write at least 150 words.
Many people believe in the idea of school children wearing a school uniform, but should teachers as well be required to conform to a dress code? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Conventional medication has failed to find lasting remedies for human disease and suffering. So, we have turned to alternative therapies, yoga and the like. What do you think are the reasons for this change?Are these alternative therapies really benefiting people?
Technology has brought many changes in our lives, especially in the educaion system. One of these is tge introduction of online studies. Is this a positive or negative dvelopment? Give readons and examples from your personal opinion.
One of the consequence of improved medical care is that people are living longer and lige expectencyis increasing. Do you think the advantaged of this development outweigh disadvantages?
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 for your friend to stay
give advice about what to do and see in your area
give information about what clothes to bring
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates prblems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outwegh the disadvantages?
The pie chart shows the main reason why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these cause affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
To solve the ever-increasing environmental hazards throughout the world, the best way is to increase the price of fuel. What is your opinion on the above assumption? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Due to the influence of worldwide media such as television and computers, the gap between cultures is decreasing. The introduction of this global culture is a great benefit to the world. To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead f going to an office every day. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
History tells that people have afternoon thought about creating and ideal society, but, most of the times fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? how can we create an ideal society?
People believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people think the increasing use of technology in the workplace is good for young people’s prospects of gaining a job are harder for old people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Some people claim this is unfair as parents feel under pressure to buy these kinds of things for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a local authority by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
-Mention about the current sports facilities available
-What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced?
-How would the new sports facilities be a help for the people in your age group?
Some parents allow their teenage children to live independently, away from home. Other parents don’t want their teenage children to live away from them. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Topics:Crime & Punishment Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both of these two views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future, more people will choose to go on holidays in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday? Do you ageree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many countries are struggling with increases in crime rates and some think that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce these increasing levels of crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
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 table below shows the projected costing over the next five years in american dollar for three environmental projects for sustainable foresty. the pie chart shows the expected expenditure brealdown allocation for the year as the projects are set up.
Today many people work unfil a later age. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
creative artist should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. there should be no government restrictions on what they do. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly.
This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
Some people believe citizens should be allowed to carry handguns in order to protect themselves, while others think this can lead to many social security problems in society. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Although family is a great influence in any child's life, it is influence from outside the home that plays a bigger role in his or her development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose a higher tax on this kine of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion.
Some People claims that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their wastes?
In some parts of the world people try to find out one's own family history. Why do people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama, and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.