Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people a chance to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate local customs and behaviour. Some pople disagree, they think the host country should welcome cultural differenecs. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
Although some people value public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the ever- growing population or to develop business or boost economies. To what extent do you agree with this?
More and more people are using a lot of online languages translation apps. Are there more advantages or more disadvantages of such services.
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this occuring? What are the impact of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant example.
You were hurt in a minor accident in a supermarket and you wish to make a complaint.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
give details about who you are
give details about the accident
suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Describe why it bothers you
· Suggest a solution
Work today is very different from the past. Many people work from home because of technology. Some people say that this is a positive development. Others say that it is negative. Discuss how this has changed the way we work and are there too many disadvantages in relying on technology
Technology has more positive than negative effects on our relationships with other people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
men and women employed in full Samplestime jobs should share the responsibility of households chore .do you agree or disagree ? share relevant personal experiences.
Student satisfaction-percentage of respondents rating aspect as 'very good' The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking varlous courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'.
evey year several languages die out .some people think that it is not important because life will be easier it there are fewer languages in the world to what extent do you are or arguments with opinions?
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
• Describe the item you bought and why you need it
• explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australias share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
It appears that there is a rise in the number of charity advertisements on both television and the Internet. What can be the reason for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subject, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are leaving your job and would like to recommend your friend apply for your position.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* · describe the job
* · explain the reason you are leaving
* · tell him/her why you would recommend the job to them
The top priority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilties. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Is child rearing better when children pay more attention to parents than parents pay to children, or when the opposite is true? Write three or four paragraphs explaining your viewpoint. Give examples to support your ideas.
Many people believe that the rapid advancement of technology is causing more problems than it solves. Discuss the causes of this issue and suggest solutions
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the word today. In the not too distant future, technology will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows residential water use in the UK.
Some universities now over Nichols is on the Internet so that people can study online Is this a positive or negative development.
modern technology, such as personal computer and the internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office every day. what are some advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Many people are choosing to delay parenthood. Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the aid from six developed countries to developing countries from 2008 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many students are choosing to study online instead of face-to face education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach?
General Training
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while other people think this is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You had a birthday party and you were playing loud music. Your neighbor Mr. Smith complained. Write a formal letter of apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it won't happen again.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
– explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods, either to find a job or to study. There are many benefits to doing this, but people living abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Why?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective.(comics,books,radio,TV,film theatre) give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that there should be a complete ban on all forms of advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's world with the dominance of capitalism, many people buy more items than before, particularly luxury ones such as brand-name clothes and cars. In this essay, the reasons behind this situation will be discussed in detail and examine whether this can have positive or negative consequences.
“Many university students live with families while others live away from home because their universities are in different places.” What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Some believe that it is a better idea for people to communicate through internet while others believe that face to face education is far more important than privious one. Discuss both sides.
The chart below gives information about the purpose of visits to five cities in the UK in 2013
The pie graph below shows the electrivity production in ireland and the tables shows the primary reasons for using electricity in the same country
The line graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the DAY in 1992. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects inaddition to their major subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to their main subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advantages of the driverless car outweigh the disadvantages?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instancefor sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
15.10.2024 Question 30 Since science and technology are becoming more and more important in modern society, schools should spend more time on teaching these subjects rather than on arts and humanities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some peope say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015.
Teenagers nowadays spend a huge amount of time on social networking sites (such as Facebook). Some people think that these platforms adversely affect teenagers while others believe students can enjoy much of the network's benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?