Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. Topic: information/ business/ choices To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
the chart below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in householdsin one country between 1920 and 2019.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some coutries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it at a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As a starting point of the discussion, let us examine the problems arising from education system due to many reasons. The most common one is game. This is because distraction. Not only will there be games, but also cricket. Child, for instance, plays games in the classroom. Analysing the problems is essential, but that should not be end of the discussion.
Your friend has been offered a place on a cource at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an letter to your friend Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university Recommend the best way to for him/her to look for accommodation Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own pourer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?
Some people say that to prevent illness and diseases, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to arrange a special party at your home next week. You want to invite a local artist who is a playback singer. Write a letter to him. In your letter explain the occasion to him , invite him to the party, tell him why you wnat him to perform.
The table below shows personal savings as a percentage of personal income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter periods of time in the workplace and not using electricity/gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to the world environment protection,while some people think more benefits has been brought to international businesses.discuss both views and give your opinion.
nowadays, more people are choosing to sicialise online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development?
The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of te singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
- say how you feel about his performance
-give details of your musical activities
-explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in t.v, video games and other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
Question -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 causes?
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
An increasing treand is nowadays for young adult to play compuuter games. Some people say this is a negative development. Discuss and give your opinion.
In many countries, people can eat a wide variety of food from other countries. As a result, they eat more food from other cultures rather than cuisine. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patients are treated. Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that the increasing use of social media is having a negative impact on the social skills of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is it a negative or positive development? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
Many people are becoming increasingly dependent on artificial intelligence for their written communication. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty yearsthat many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is ? what measures can governments take to discorage people from using their cars?
The graph shows the number of teens ( 13-17 years) and adults ( 18 years and above) who attended the cinema in Singapore between 2000 and 2010.
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve cime. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some languages are increasingly spoken in different countries. while the usuage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development.
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor people, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people argue that the importance of public libraries is decreasing because of the technological development,so allocating national budget on them is a waste of money.To what extent,do you agree with this statement?
Band 7+: Many people in the music business feel that illegal music sites on the internet are a serious threat to the industry and more should be done to prevent them from operating. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
some people think that interview is not reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better method. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Many elderly people are no longer being looked after by their families, rather they are living in nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays,more and more people are choosing to live in apartments in the city centre,rather than houses in the suburbs.What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of living in an apartment in the centre of the city?Do the advamtages outweigh the disadvantage?
The graph below shows the average growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted global appraoach to business and countries that have not.
Question-fossil fuels,such as coal,oil and natural gas,are the main source for many countries however some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power.do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A poor infrastructure hinders under-developed countries from progressing and modernising. Some people think that this should be the first problem tackled by foreign aid. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
More and more international companies are investing and locating their business in foreign country. What problems will local communities face with and what can be done ?
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• apologise for missing the birthday celebration
• explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
• say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
An increasing number of people are now using dating sites to meet their sencond halves . Do you think that this tendency help people to socialize or does more harm tthan good ? Give your opinon
Nowadays, celebrities increasingly have the status of role models, in particular for younger people. Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
English is used as a global language in most countries in the world. Do the advantages of using English as a global language outweigh the disadvantages?
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things.other poeple think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you could not attend and forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
Explain why you missed it and why you had not let her know
Describe how you will make it up to her
The importance of biodiversity is being more widely recognised as increasing numbers of species come under threat. What can be done to maintain biodiversity? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge on experience.
Government should dedicate extra funding to raising new buildings instead of preserving old buildings. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
Many young children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialize with others. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?