Nowsday, a growing number of people with health problems are trying to alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident nowadays. People tend to have the same films, music, brands, TV channels, and so on. To what extent do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays, more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your area isn’t working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
a. Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
b. Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbors
c. Suggest what should be done about the problem
Because of secondary sources such as books, movies, and the internet, people can learn about a foreign culture without visiting a foreign country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world girls and boys are educated together in co-educational or mixed schools. Some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single-sex schools. To what extent do you agree with this view?
The use of cellphones has increased in this twenty-first century. Additionally, Cellphones can now be used for many purposes besides of making calls only. What are the advantages and disadvantages
The table below shows how young people in Tokyo, Japan, listened to music over the previous month. The pie chart shows a record company's international findings about whether people preferred live or recorded music. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people today want to buy goods, e.g. clothes and smartphones, with the well-known brand names. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In the future, fewer people will attend traditional classrooms and more will learn online. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Scientist say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
The maps show the extension which took place at the seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005.
In many countries，paying for things using mobile phone(cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some of today’s schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. 🔸Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students’ education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
Cooperation rather than competition should be encouraged among high school students. In about 200-250 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the proposal. Use reasons and examples to support your position.
The figure below is a town planning map. Showing the likely position of new shopping centers as well as the various different zones and major transportation route of the town.
In many countries the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How Can we deal with those Cause?
The charts below show the number of japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of Japanese tourist market. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown beow.
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
-Explain what you need.
-Say when you plan to be there.
-Ask for information about prices.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Some children think that team Sports prepare children for work life but others think individual sports are better. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The table shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished.The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visits during the same two periods.
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
Many people join distance - learning program (study materials,post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but, some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree?
Travelling to other countries enables people to learn different cultures and decreases tension among people from different countries and nations. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries people who visit art galleries are reducing. What are the reasons for this? How can this problem be solved?
Employer some time ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies, and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant or useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
rous It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behavior in addition to providing formal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your children go to a local school that requires volunteers to accompany school science trips
Write a letter to the school to apply to be a volunteer. In the letter:
- Introduce yourself and give details of your children who attend the school
- Explain why you are interested in the position
- Talk about any relevant experience that you have with children
Small businesses should avoid recruiting young woman who do not have their own family in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the amount of crme is increasing. what do you think are the main causes of the crime? how do we deal with those causes?
The diagram below show the process of producing photographs using digital equipments.
People are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Some people believe that advertising has a negative effect on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people like to try new things, for example , places to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things that are familliar with. discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years.
You recently moved to a new city for study and are experiencing some difficulties settling in. Write a letter to your friend describing your situation. In your letter, you should:
Explain why you moved to the new city.
Describe the challenges you are facing.
Ask for their advice on how to adjust better to your new environment.
More and more people work at home and study at home with the development of computer technology. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting place where conditions are difficult, such as, Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are benefit and disadvantage for tourists who visit such place?
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduatesbhave led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history and only offer practical degree coursesbthat maximises chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that studying hostory is a waste of time , whereas others think it is essential to learn history. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children.
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
The table below shows expenditure of four car companies on advertising in the UK in 2002.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people migth not be happy to give up using cash?
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, naot individuals because individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that part time job can be beneficial for better jobs in future. Others think it can easily distract students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
our former boss has contacted you to offer you a position to help him start his new company.
Write a letter to your former boss. In your letter:
• Thank him for the job offering
• Decline his job offer and explain why.
• Show your appreciation and wish him well on his new project.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The best way to educate children is by using Internet in every lesson.To what extent do you share this option?What other ways are there of making lessons effective for children?