Government should focus their spending on public services rather than on the arts (e.g music and painting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some parents 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 choice for kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government should focus their spending on public services rather than on arts. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on public services and facilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people tend to buy products or get services instantly, without waiting. Why is it happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on such music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that next day delivery services are good thing, while others think such services are having a negative impact on the environment and should be stopped. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
With the recent improvements to internet , people can leave views or opinions on goods or services they have purchased. Is it a good or a bad thing , discuss both giving your own answer with example.
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 the recent improvements to internet, people can leave views or pinions on certain goods or services they have purchased. Is it a good or a bad thing? Discuss both, giving your own answer with examples.
The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
General
You and your neighbours have noticed that the trash collection services where you live have recently been quite bad. Write a letter to your local council.
In your letter:
explain what you have recently experienced
explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
ask what action will be taken to improve the service.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
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?
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on
vital public services such as schools and hospitals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?