Helping each other, exchanging services with neighbors, has always existed. Today, with the Internet, mutual aid networks are developing in neighborhoods to offer various local services (large or small DIY, babysitting, cleaning, walking or pet-sitting, moving, lending objects: e.g. tools, kitchen appliances, etc.) What do you think of this exchange system? Would you be willing to ask or provide a service to strangers living in your neighborhood via the Internet?
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure( such as roads and water supplies). All other services ( education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors- agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services- to the UK economy in the twentieth century. (chris)
People are using a lot of online language translation apps are the advantages more than the disadvantages of such services. Nowadays masses have been using huge range of web applications for translating languages.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governmentsmust invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
what are the problems you are facing
what part of the service would you like to change
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
with internet improvements, people can share views or opinion on certain gooda or services that they have purchased. Is it a positive or a negative trend.
Government should focus their spending on public services rather than on arts. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
With internet improvements, people can leave views or opinions on certain goods or services that they have purchased. Is it a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows consumers’ average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed-line and services in America between 2001 and 2010.
Government investment in arts such as music and theaters is a waste of money. Government must invest that money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts show the result of a survey conducted by a university on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services
Government investment in the art, such as music and theaters is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Governments involvement in the arts, such as music and theatre is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on arts such as Music and Painting . To what extend do you agree or discuss both?
Today more and pmore people want things instantly (e.g: goods, services, news) Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part( for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children) of high school programs. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that the government should fund and support the arts, while others think that it should prioritize other public services such as healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
On 1 July 2015, the Government of India launched a massive campaign named "Digital India".
AIM- The main aim was to improve access to technology to the people of the country.
Digital India has helped people to get government services online and, they can post their complaints online to the government.
Our Prime Minister has made many apps for them like swatch Bharat etc, it has helped people to get their roads repaired, get their job done easily and even faster,
Digital India offers many services like Digitalocker etc where people can store their important data, information securely, this idea was supported by many companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook etc and
They are also helping us in making our country digital, they are providing free WIFI to remotes areas with the help of drones etc and this has helped India by generating jobs, reducing the cost of import for all the necessary equipment. Digital Technologies include Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications which have emerged as the main reason for rapid economic growth.
Digital India will change the face of many states,
For example, Himachal Pradesh where many basic things such as the health care system, education and online business. Due to digital India people who do online banking has also increased to a very large extent.
Digital India has the mission of making India digitally empowered and literate and all the services will be given online which made people to get information easily and, in all languages, it wants all the services be available to its citizens digitally which will make our country empowered and more developed economy
DISADVANTAGES:
The major disadvantage of digital India will be online fraud. The uneducated people will fall into this trap. Over and above, it may also lead to cyberbullying.
SPENT -1 lakh cr
Conversation
Yashank- Hello suhird, it’s great to see you again
Suhird – Hi, it's great seeing you too, how long has it been? It must be more than 6 months. I'm doing good. How about you?
Yashank- Not too bad
Suhird- What is new?
Yashank- Well I wanted to meet you because I really want to talk to you about my friend.
Suhird- Okay
Yashank- Well, He doesn’t bring his books and disturbs others during study hours. He keeps on speaking and never lets other study. Due to him, I am not able to concentrate in class.
Suhird- Did you try to talk to him?
Yashank-Yes but he neither listens to me nor my friends.
Suhird- Do teachers know about him?
Yashank- I guess, but they just ignore him while they are teaching.
Suhird – why don’t you try talking to him again?
Yashank- I have done several times, but he still doesn’t pay attention.
Suhird- I think you should talk to his class teacher about him. Since they have more experience than us in handling students.
Yashank- OKAY, it sounds like a good idea. I will also ask him to make the subject more interesting and practical so that he is able to concentrate more on his studies.
Suhird- Do you need help with anything else?
Yashank- No, thank you for your time.
Suhird – No problem brother. Bye
Yashank- Bye
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you. Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting
you request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam,
Your local public library wants improvement to their services and facilities .In order to get ideas from the public , they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian.In your letter.
. describe what you like about the library
. say what you don't like
. make suggestions for improvements
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors - agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services - to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
the money spent by goverenment on space programmes would e better spent on vitl public services such asschool and hospitals.To what extend do you agree or disagree.
The unpaid community services (such as teaching children sports or working for the charity) should be made a necessary part in college programs. To what extent do you agree?
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.
Many people think that the government should invest more in public services instead of arts like music and theatre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
Q) What are the changes?
Q) What are the problems you are facing?
Q) What part of the service would you like to change?
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessart public services such as roads and schools. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views ans give your opinion.
The costs of medical health care are increasing all the time. Governments are finding it difficult to balance the health care budget. Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive health care system which provides free health services for all? Discuss your viewpoint on this issue.
Other people think the government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.
The graph below shows consumers' average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed-line and services in America between 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors- agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services- to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services like education and healthcare, while others think that investing in infrastructure such as roads and bridges is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that governments should spend more money on public services rather than on the arts. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The government’s investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people believe that individuals should be responsible for their own health and healthcare. Others argue that it is the government's responsibility to provide healthcare services. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that governments should spend the money from taxes on healthcare services, while others think that this budget should be invested in other fields. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
The demand for coaching services has grown significantly in the digital age, with online coaching platforms becoming prevalent. Some now feel online coaching is a superior option to in-person coach. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a wast of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extend do you agree with this statement.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•Give details of the food and services you ordered
•Describe the problems that occurred
•Explain what you want the restaurant to do
The table gives information about monthly expenditure of people on various services.
Some people think that taxation should be kept to a minimum as the money people earn should be theirs to do with as they wish. Others believe that people should pay a significant level of tax in order to support the public services we all depend on. In your view, what is the fairest way to deal with the issue of taxation?
3. Goverment investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money Government mus invert this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement.
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation. However, you were not satisfied with some of the services provided.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to stay at the hotel
•describe the problems you faced during your stay
•say what you would like the manager to do about it
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to you regarding my lost identification card
Some people think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better careers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion ?
You and some friends ate meal at the restaurants to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager.
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Explain the reason for the celebration
Say what was the good about the food and services.
People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Are the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of such services?
Some people consider price as the most important thing to consider when buying a product such as a cell phone and services like medical treatment. Do you agree or disagree?