Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does its increase in popularity have on individuals and on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shop using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you thinkthis will be happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
: For many , shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others . People , however, in the past mostly visited shopping malls when necessary . To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has been scientifically proved to be bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retailer sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
describe the problem with the equipment
explain how this problem is affecting your work
say what you want the shop or company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing
You recently went shopping at a department store and you were disrespected by one of the employees.
Write a complaint letter to the sales manager of the deportment store .
In your letter you should
Let him /her know about the rude behavior of the clerk.
Clearly state how it happened.
And tell the manager about the bad behavior.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of quipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
-say what you want the shop or company to do
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
explain why you are interested in the job
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Shops are selling more of imported food items. Some people think that they should sell local food rather than imported items. What extent do you agree or disagree.
some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sport facilities in new town rather than shopping , and malls. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are a college student who applies for a part-time job in a shop during the summer
vacation.
Write a letter to the shop owner. In your letter
Describe where you got the job information
Explain why you are a suitable person for the job
Ask for serious consideration
The chart gives information Internet shopping in Sydney in two years.
Many people believe that online shopping is replacing physical stores and will eventually lead to their closure. Do you agree or disagree?
You are working at home and have a problem with be shap equipment that you use for your job at a letter to the shop or company which applied the equipment in your letter describe the problem with equipment explain how this problem affecting you say what you want the shop or company to do
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries, shopping is becoming a free-time activity that replaces traditional hobbies, such as reading and sport. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
internet shops will take over physical stores. do you agree or disagree?
The charts below provide information about the websites where consumers from Australia and New Zealand bought products in 2012, as well as their reasons for online shopping. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, the main reasons for going to the shopping mall will be for entertainment, not to shop. Do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use
for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment in your
Company
• Describe the problem with the equipment
• Explain how this problem is affecting your work
• Say what you want the shop or company to do
The graph below shows the number ofshops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write an email to the mall manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: •Describe the problem you are having with the mall’s parking. •Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. •Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food and drinks that has been scientifically proved to be bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Discuss both the pros and cons of this trend.
Many shopping malls have been built in different countries all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for the local people?
MANY YOUNG PEOPLE SPEND MUCH OF THEIR FREE TIME IN SHOPPING MALLS.THIS HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THEM AND SOCIETY. TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than small shops or local markets? Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
In many cities, young people prefer shopping as a form of leisure activity. Why do you think this happens? Is it a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Mergenbay
Shopping is one of the most popular leisure activities among young people What is the reason for this? Can you think of other free time activities young people might enjoy?
You recently purchased an item of furniture that was faulty. You telephoned the shop about the problem[s] and were asked to put your complaint in writing.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
• explain what the problem[s) is/are
• explain if anything was done to improve the situation
• say what you would like the shop to do.
You work at home and have a problem with a equipment that you use for your job
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment
●explain how this problem is affecting your work
●say what you want the shop or company to do
The internet has put everyone on the map and certainly revolutionized the idea of shopping. What could be the negative consequences of this trend and its reasonable solution?
Many shops open for long hours every day of the week. Do you think this phenomenon have a positive or negative development?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because consumers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
you work from home and you a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job
write a letter to the shop that supplied the equipment to you.
a new shopping centre has opened in your town, and you are going there on Saturday. Write a 120-word letter to your English friend Rosie
Buying things on the internet, such as books, air ticket and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Going shopping used to be a chore, but recently it has become a leisure activity or a pleasant outing. To my mind, it is debatable whether this can be regarded as a wholly positive development
More and more people ore using the internet to do their tasks rather then doing in person. (e.g. banking, shopping, hotel booking etc. ). Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages?
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are separated. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
The rise of online shopping has led to the decline of traditional brick-and-mortar stores. What solutions can be implemented to support local businesses and maintain vibrant communities?
Surveillance cameras in banks, officers, shops and streets have been very successful in reducing crime the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people private business-What problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? Is there any solution?
The recent popularity of online shopping will result in the end of high street shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree? เริ่ม 13:08
in the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Show advantage and disadvantage
The bar chart details the percentage of internet users according to nation and the pie chart delineates how much individuals from those same countries spent on average shopping online.