The table gives information about the numbers of people working as researchers in technology per million people in five countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The education you receive from your family is more important than the education you receive from school." To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in modern world, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as awhole
Organizing tours to remote places and communities is becoming more and more popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the advantages?
Some believe that all individauls who break the law should be placed in prison as aform of punishment. However, others hold the view that there are more effective alternatives to deal with lawbreakers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter in your tutor. Write a letter
-describe the situation
-explain why you cannot continue at this time
- say what action you would like to take
rising university fees and scarce employment prospect for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advances in technology have improved our lifestyle Modern appliances in the home have become more common, leaving no doubt that advances in technology have improved our lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
A few people debate that technological inventions like cell phones are making people socially less interactive. To what extend do you agree with this statement
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars, and other items. Many have encouraged this behavior, but others believe it has caused modern society to be worse off. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.
For centuries, importan parts of education have remained such reading, writing and maths. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to added to the list. to what extent do you agree?
Write a letter to a friend who just moved into a new house that you are sending a gift to. Include:
1) What the gift is
2) Why you chose it
3) How it will be delivered.
Some people say parent should encourage their children to participate in team activities in the free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss and give your opinion.
All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earlist grades. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the past people store knowledge in the books. Nowdays store knowledge on the Internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle moreof their waste?
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this arguement and then give your opinion.
The pie charts illustrate the distribution of average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia for the year 2010.
Consumers are faced with increasing number pf advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
Some people argue that holding sporting events is beneficial to countries' development. However, other people hold the opposite opinion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Many people believe that cooking is an essential life skill and should be taught to boys and girls in schools. Others disagree and believe it is a waste of school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People living in the 21st century have a better life than people who lived in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You drive to work, but have recently had a problem parking your car at the office.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
describe the problem with the parking
explain how this is affecting you
suggest what should be done about the problem
You are not satisfied with a product you purchased.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
- Describe the product and the problem.
- Explain what you want the store to do.
- Say what you will do if the issue is not resolved.
In some cutures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this messages.
SPEAKING A FOREIGN LANGAUAGE HAS BEEN LINKED TO SOCIAL AND PRACTICAL PROBLEMS, TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
The burning of oil for transport especially in private cars is wasteful and environmentally irresponsible. Taxation on petrol and diesel fuel should be increased to very high level to discourage the use of private cars. To what extent would you support or reject this idea.
If people could choose between a life without working or a life spending too much time working, people would choose a life without work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people often have idea or attitudes that are different to those their parents and grandparents. How do ideas and attitudes differ between generations ? Do you think these differences cause any problem?
look at the two maps of a beach hotel a different times. make notes on the key changes in the following areas.
It is predicted that the use of robots in our life is on the rise. What role do they play? Do you think robots will be of help in the future?
The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for different mobiles(cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002
The chart below shows the male and female internet users aged that 15-24 in 2000.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement that oil, jungle, water, and other natural resources are being used too much? What are the main causes of this issue and what do you believe is the best possible solution? Provide reasons and examples to support your viewpoint."
You are going to move out of your apartment in a English-speaking country. Your landlord is a very good person, who has assisted you a lot during your stay. Meanwhile, your friend would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter,
•Let your landlord know that you will be leaving
•Thank you landlord for his/her help
•Tel him/her about your friend
The pie charts show the results of a survey in which undergraduates and postgraduates were asked about the range of books and non-printed materials in their school library. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to buy high-tech electronic devices like cell phones and computers instant when they are introduced for the first time, while others believe it is better to buy these products after a while when they are in the stores. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a complaint to a manager of furniture company regarding the purchase you made and the problems you had when delivery arrived. You should describe: - Things that you bought, The broken items in the furniture What do you want the manager to do.
You are work working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In you letter
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of amount of time you need
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some people believe that modern cities should focus on constructing new buildings, rather than preserving historic ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, thr number of shootings increase because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reason and examples to support ypur answer.
The table shows the annual milk production in four countries (Netherlands, Australia, Tanzania, and Guatemala) in 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Some companies make donations to local charities and community groups. Other companies do not and leave it up to their staff to decide whether to make personal donations. Should companies donate part of their profits to charities? State your opinion and provide reasons for your view.
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. Q: To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts and table below show the percentage of customers choosing different kinds of websites when shopping online and the percentage of customers shopping online for different reasons in two countries in 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table illustrates the weekly level of consumption by age groups of milk and butter in one European country.
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
-Give details of your visit to the restaurant
-Explain the reasons for the celebration
-Say what was good about the food and the service
Rapid advances in technology will make the world of the future a more dangerous place. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just come back from a holiday overseas. When you arrived back, you discovered that the airline had lost your suitcase. Write to the Customer Relations department of the airline. In your letter
• Explain the situation
• Describe the suitcase and its contents
• Say what you want the airline to do
Write at least 150 words.