Interviews form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We rely on the news for knowledge of the world, but we are unsure how far to trust journalists, what do you think? And discuss what are the important qualities journalists should have.
The charts compares the value changes in UK metal industry between 1970 and 2000. While, UK demand and UK production fell over time, the import rose . The second line graph reveals the employment status in UK steel industry. As the graph shows, UK demand in the beginning was in the higher line with 200000 in 1970, but it decreased slowly about 180000 in 1980. Then the UK demand declined rapidly to approximately 110000 in 1990. Afterward, the demand went down slightly from 1990 to 2000. The UK production in the beginning was around 160000 in 1970. However, the value dropped steadily to approximately 9000 from 1970 to 1990. Afterward the value kept unchanged between 1990 and 2000. The import at first was in the bottom line with around 1 in 1970. Then gradually increased to 500000 from 1970 to 1990. Afterward, the import climbed substantially to around 700000 in 2000. Regarding working parties status in UK steel industry. In the beginning of year employments were 50000 in 1970. Then slowly fell to 40000 between 1970 and 1980, and plunged considerably to 20000 in 1990. Then the status decreased slightly to around 19000 from 1990 to 2000.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people mature with a specific career aspiration, whereas others remain uncertain about their preferred professional field. Nevertheless, societal norms often advocate for exploring diverse activities before determining the most fitting job position that aligns with one's personal inclinations. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
It is believed that children from countries with a high level of unemployment should be offered just with a primary education and not with a secondary education as they in any case will not get a job in the future. Do you agree or disagree?
Study shows that many criminals have a low level education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is educate people in prison. So they can get a job when they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree.
The graph below shows the consumption of fast food in UK from 1970 to 1990.
Taking up some kind of sport is the best way for people to improve their social and psychological well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Most young people leave school with a negative attitude toward learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage them to have a positive attitude?
The table below gives the information about the co2 production released by give countries that produced the most in 2005 and 2006.
Modern Technology is now very common in most work place. How do you think this has changed way it worked? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many governments think that economic progress is the most important goal. Some people ,however, think that authority. Other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in public places. Other people say that this is not enough and that other measures are needed. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The given bar charts provide information about various options chosen by the UK students after finishing their graduation and post graduation studies except pursuing full-time employment in the year 2008. Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:
- remind your employer what the course was about
- explain why the course was useful to you in your work
- suggest why the course may be suitable for some of your other colleagues
Some people who have been in prison becomes good citizens later,and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to tenagers about the dangers of committing a crime .To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You do not fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
-Say which points in the article you agree with
-Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other towns
- Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
1-In the recent years, television has contributed the most to changing people’s quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more people than ever are travelling around the world. Some people believe that such travelling helps to broaden people’s minds, while others think it just confirms their prejudices.What is your opinion?
You are enrolled in a study abroad course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider, and there is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and describe the problem
•Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
•Ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Gazeley
Some people say that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age of driving motorbikes or cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are talking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it write a letter to your lecturer in your letter.
Introduce yourself
Explain why you have not handed in the project yet.
Request more time to do it.
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household wast that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter,
describe the problem you had with the tickets
say why you were unhappy with the staff
suggest what action the train company should take
The graph below shows the differences in the consumption of three fast food among Australian teenager. Write a report describing the information shown below.
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Individual greed and selfishness have been the basic of modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respects for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that money one of the most essential factors in promoting hapiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards hapiness? Zhazira
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in the city, while others think that bicycles are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some individuals are in the support of the increase rate of e-book and decrease in paper books and see is as a growth while others are against it. This essay will demonstrate the advantages and the disadvantages of of the trends.
The breakthroughs in medical science are by far the most significant advances in world scoeity over the the last two centuries. Dicuss this statement and give your opinion.
A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
-Tell your friend you understand the problem.
-Explain what happened to you in the past.
-Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the art?
Your childhood friend has established his own business. He needs a partner whom he can completely trust and asks you to become his partner.
Write a letter to him. In your letter:
• Give the details about your knowledge in this particular field and your opinion;
• Tell your decision and its reasons;
• Thank him for trust and offer.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Many people consider that the most appropriate measurement for intelligence is a success when others believe that intelligence can be measured in other ways. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (suld as cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is the biggest source of pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that increasing prison sentences is the best way to reduce crime rates, while others think that finding alternative solutions is more effective. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Most governments emphasize tourism. While promoting tourism of one country, it brings both income and troubles too. Discuss both avenues of this topic.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days, fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take an interest in the artists?
Formal examination have become the most common way of assessing a student's performance. Is it a positive or negative development, in your view?
Drug abuse is an increasing propblem in modern times. Discuss some reason behind this and suggest ways it can be hindered.
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that raising the prices of fast food will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these view points and give your own opinion.
The pie chart below show the most common advantages and disadvantages of Fairmont island, according to a survey of visitors