The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times.
Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? what are the main consequences of this issue?
Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers? What other factors influence people to buy a ptoduct?
In some country, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages.
Give your advice to your friend who is planning to move to a new city. In your letter
- Describe the different types of accommodation
- Give tips to find a good place to live
- Explain factors to your friend to consider when finding a place to live
The maps below shows changes that took place in youngsville in new zealand over a 25-year period from 1980 to 2005.
Today many things in the home are done by machines. In the past these things were all done by hand. Give the advantages and disadvantages of this development
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.
Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports,(eg skydiving, rock climbing) Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
In som countries,it is common practice for young people (13-17yrs) to get a part time job in the summer.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of teenage employment.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governemnts to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
You are new to the city and you would like to take your family out for a meal.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
High job demands, stress and sense of commitment are among the main reasons people go to work when they are ill. This way they accomplish important tasks, but may infect others or get some serious health problems themselves. In your opinion should people go to work if they are sick?
Many people prefer to spend money and not to save it? what are the reason is this a positive orbnegative development.
Some people believe that music is a universal language that can bring people together, while others think that it is a form of entertainment that has little real value in society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that the government should support artists like musicians, painters, and poets, while others argue that this is a misus
Some people say that now we can see films on your phone or tablets there is no need to go the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a Cinema. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In a graph, four countries , Japan, China, India, and US exports are benig compared to Australia exports in percentage from 1990 ro 2012, talk about the and explain the graph
The government should control the internet to reduce cybercrime and ensure safety of users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a University-level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes of this situation, and how can governments, Universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
##Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects.Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and Technology are more important than History. *Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a course at a local college and you enjoyed it. Write a letter to the course instructor. In your letter:
Explain why you took the course
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Suggest any improvements for the course
In many places,new home are needed,but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
A glance at the graphs reveals that japon population growth increased 2005. According to first graph, the society will be falling in 2055
The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without per-mission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries around the world, there have been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of homeschooling education outweight this advantages?
Human activities have negative impacts on plants and animals. Some say it’s too late to do anything about the problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-…) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this? -> google places
You recently read in an advert that a local restaurant was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager.
In your letter:
explain that you would like to apply for the job
give some details of any relevant experience that you have
specify the days and times that would suit you.
It is believed by some, that teaching offspring a foreign language is more advantageous in elementary school compared to educating them an other tongue in middle school. This essay will discuss both pros and cons of this issue, however agrees that benefits outweighs the negatives.
Some people believe that advertisements have a useful function for TV viewers while others disagree. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Nowadays news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s live and should receive more funding. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or country into the city center. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the chart below shows the different types of goods and services purchased online in Australia, Canda, and the United Kingdom last year.
Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Recent advances in medicine have resulted in an increase in life expectancy over the past four years. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their fee time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments both sides, and say which side you personally support.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
•say how your work could be done while you are away
•ask for his/her help in arranging it,
As smoking is banned at public places , some people say that this rule should also be imposed on mobile phones. What extent do you agree or disagree.
Write a letter to the hotel manager praising a staff member. In your letter:
•Explain the situation.
•What they did
•What do you want the manager to do?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The pie charts display the spending habits of people in UK in 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below gives information about the percentage of money spent on advertising in five types of media in one country from 2010 and projected spending to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
More and more prisons are being built to house the world's criminals, and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to taste the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for yourjob.
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