As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
The chart below shows the percentage in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people`s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today we can see excessive consumption of natural resources such as air, fresh water, oil, and so on. The usage is increasing at a very dangerous pace and is already reaching critical levels. What are the reasons contributing to this? What should be done to minimize the effects?
Some people believe that visitor to other countries should follow local customs and behavior, others disagree and think that the host country welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
– Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
– Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
– Suggest what should be done about the problem
Recent advances in technology leads the fact that human workforce is gradually replaced with machinery. What are some problems caused by this trend, and how could they be dealt with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You recently completed a course and you borrowed a book from your teacher which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher and say:
What book it was.
How helpful was the book?
Explain why you couldn't return it in time.
modetn forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people seeing their friends. this has had a negative effect on theire social hives. to what etent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of businesses in the UK who had a social media presence.
Some people think about that parent should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical aplliances and amount of time spent doing houswork in housheholds in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programmes on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that they have right to use as much freshwater as they want. Others believe governments should tightly control the use of freshwater as it is limited resouece. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of how long you will be away
•suggest how you will make up for the lost time
It is absolutely true fact that people cannot but imagine their lives without music. It totally interferes in each sphere of human life. What are the most popular music styles today? Discuss this point of view and give your personal opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The graph compares the percentage of international students and the percentage of UK learners gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK university.
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. M
Some people get into debt by buying thing they don’t need and can’t afford. What is the reason for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem
Water is a natural resource that should always be free. Governments should ban the sale of bottled water. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and many are endangered. What are the causes of it and what measures can be taken to solve it?
Newspapers and books are out-dated. Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion about the future of books and newspapers? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people aroung the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with others people and get new events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The process diagram below shows the life cycle of a lady bird and its anatomy. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the natural circulation of water.
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holidays) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
TASK1 The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976 Bill Hill Environmental Centre 2006) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Instructions to follow • •
It is offen considered that change is mire beneficial to.people than trying to avoid ot it and have everything remain the same .Fo you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages?
1.Some people choose a career according to the social status, or salary. Others choose a career according to their interests. So what do you think is the best wat to choose a career? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
You have received a letter from your university of Albion demanding a reason for your absence from an exam. You were ill that day, but failed to submit the evidence. Write a letter to the Examinations Committee explaining your situation.
You should include:
• Apologies for the situation
• Identification for yourself (Name, Student Number, Case Number)
• An explanation of what had happened and any possible evidence you may have
Possible resolutions to consider
The debate on cash versus credit card has been going on for some time. Credit is still a fairly new concept within the history of finance; so many people would rather stick with paper money. According to you, which is a better payment method, cash or credit? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The fi r s t graph below shows the number of train passengers in the city of Sydney (Australia) between 1995 and 2004. The second graph shows the target for trains to run on time compared to the percentage reaching this target. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart illustrates the number of male employees hired for senior development position in three companies ( IBM, Microsoft, and Apple) from 1980 to 2010.
The line graph shows visit to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries visited by UK resident in 1999. gp
Write a letter to the government about the lack of sports facilities in your hometown for people of your age. In your letter, you should tell:
• what facilities you want
• why you want them
• what suggestions you can give
In future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages ?
The charts show participation in sporting activities at RT college over a 35-year period and the number of cyclists at this college in 1995
In some high schools part of the curriculum requires students to participate in community work such as helping the elderly or disabled. In what way do children get benefits from this? Do you think it should be part of the curriculum?
The line graph shows the average daily maximum temperatures for Auckland and Christchurch, two cities in New Zealand, and London and Edinburgh, two cities in the United Kingdom. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the government should provide financial assistance to all artists including painters, musicians and poets. Others think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both points of views and give your opinion
the graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne ,Austalia for the period 2000 to 2020
This diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summaries the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Prevention is better than cure. Do you agree or disagree that out of the country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health and education and preventive measures?
Surveillance cameras in banks, officers, shops and streets have been very successful in reducing crime the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people private business-What problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? Is there any solution?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? there is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and example to support your position.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
Describe what you enjoyed about the course '
Say how much cooking you have done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you would like the school to offer.
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20
Some people think that teenagers should follow the old generation but others believe that they sould challenge the old thoughts. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Nowadays, more people would rather purchace food than cook at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?