Some people believe that consumerism is positive due to its impact on economic growth. While others think it is negative because it brings environmental and social issues. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disgree with this statement?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. 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 line graph below shows the consumption of 3 different types of fast food in Britain from 1970 to 1990.
Write a letter to your friend who is planning to visit your hometown, giving them information on things to do and see while they are there
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
•express your appreciation
•and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
In some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population among children who are 15 and younger. What are the effects of this in those countries?
Some people think there is no need to travel anymore, because we can see the world using the internet. Others think it's still important to travel. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The tendency for human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumer goods. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in four countries in 1950 and 2003, and projections for 2050
Many manufactured food and drink pro causes many health proble drink products contain high levels of sugar, e. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar, Do you agree or disagree?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negatove development?
A chart shows the total number of minutes peopel spent on telephone in UK decided in 3 categories
People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? what should be done to encourage people to protect the environment. Give reasons for your answer or include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore logical for women and men to share household work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
• Explain how missing your flight impacted you
• Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to comlain. In the letter.
-Explain why you are unhappy.
-Request a refound.
-Make arrangements to return The damaged item.
Nowadays genetically modified food is widespread all over the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of GM food. In this current situation, genetically changed food spreads around the world. This statement will discuss the merits and demerits of this.
The graph belw shows theb percerntage of female workers and workers aged 50 or above in the workforce. summarise thevinformaion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the production and processing of milk production for commercial sale. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say music is the best way to bring people of different ulture and ages together.To what extent do you agree or disagree
You are moving to a new country to go to university and
will need a part-time job. You have a friend who lives in that
country.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• apologise for not staying in touch
• explain why you’re moving to this country
• ask your friend if he/she can help you find a job
A significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an outside class learninng. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting choice for determining companies. There are many steps that they must be dealing with the recruitment, it could be a long process of recruitment. The situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their probabation to achieve good performances. An Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not have good time management. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing time to break or get permission. Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their career. Most students choose the companies based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
Your local newspaper had an advertisement asking people to help with environmental projects in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help.
Describe a local environmental issue
Explain how you can help
Suggest how to avoid the problem in future
The following is an essay submitted by one of our students. In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000.
The chart below gives the distribution of worldwide car sharing schemes (%) in 2008 and 2016.
To what extent has the internet made life more convinient? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their home. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that individuals who make a lot of money are the most successful. Other thinks that those who contribute to society like teachers and scientists are most successful. Discuss both side and give your opinion
The diagram shows the process by whichilk and products are produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
A research suggests that damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Write 150-200 words discussing whether you agree or disagree and why do you take that stance. What effects could it have if the government goes with either choice?
In the future ,we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home amd at work.Discuss thr challenges and benefits this will bring
The pie charts indicate changes in the proportions of energy produced in the US from 1983 to 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As more and more information is available online, the role of textbooks has become obsolete. Therefore, universities should replace traditional books with digital materials. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Recently you issued a cheque to someone, but when that person presented the cheque to the bank, it was returned with these words ‘Returned for lack of sufficient funds”. You are sure that there is sufficient balance in your account.
-Write a letter to the bank manager. In your letter,
-give him particulars about your cheque
-tell him that the cheque has bounced for no valid reason
-request him to look into the matter
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in fivw Australian cities.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
The maps below ahow an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparisons when relevant.
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter
•give details of where and when you left the bag
•describe the bag and its contents
•suggest how you could get the bag back
Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in. You should say: What the contest/ competition is about? Where the contest/ competition will take place? When it will be held? And explain why you would like to participate.
Some people think that the range of technology currently available is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people. Others think that it is causing the opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The gap between the rich and poor is widening in many countries. What problems can this cause, and what can be done to reduce the gap?
In many countries, people watch many foreign made television programs and Internet videos. The dominance of imported entertainment is harmful to the cultures of these countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the percentages of people who used public transport and people who only used private cars in five cities in Australia from 2000 to 2010.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time ms you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
In most countries, Prison is the most common Solution when people commit a if Crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
Not enough student chose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reason for this problem? What's the effects on society?