doctors in many countries say that poeple do not do enough physical excercise. What are the causes of this trend. How can this situation be improved?
Because of the rising cost of housing, many young people are increasingly being forced to live with their parents into their 30s. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Working from home is a popular way for professionals to work these days because it is convenient. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
Some argue that public health services should focus on treating the sick, while others think they should focus more on preventive measures. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no logger pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some countries are struggling with an increase in the rate of crime. Many people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many men and women are making the decisions to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impact of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include examples
In recent years, an increasing number of parents have chosen to educate their children at home rather than sending them to traditional schools. Do the disadvantages of this trend outweigh the advantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 don't 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
town centres
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
When professionals from developing nations are searching for jobs in rich nations, the former nations are losing their human resources. Therefore, developing nations should not allow this tread. How far do you agree or disagree?
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing and describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview
Due to the rise of digital communication methods like social media and instant messaging, face-to-face communication is becoming less common. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
More people now work overseas. What are the reasons why people are doing so? Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occuring? What are the impact of this developement on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example.
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in school program?
These days people pay more attention to famous film stars than to famous scientists. Why is this happening? Explain the trend giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
More and more people are working from home rather then at workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views ans give your own opinion.
People trend to travel longer distance nowadays than in the past. What are reason for this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
say who can go instead of you
tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
Write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the amount of oil production by eight countries in 2014. trend only.
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others agrue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both view and giving your opinion
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Educationalists think that the programme of international education exchange visits for teenaged students are beneficial. Do the advantages of the trend outweigh disadvantages?
Prevention is better than cure” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extend do you agree of disagree with this statement?
Nowadayys, a growing number of people with heatlh problems are trying an alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents’ responsibility, while other think it should be the government’s duty. What is your opinion?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating and information. State which you consider to be the most effective - comics - Books - radio - television - film - theatre Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiance.
Some people believe that women should be treated equally with men when applying for a job in the police or military, others think these jobs are not suitable for women. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 table graph provides information on marriage trends in Australia over a 40- year period from 1960 to 2000.
There has been a dramatic growth in the number of people studying at universities in the last few decades. While some people see this as a positive trend which raises the general level of education within the community, others fear that it is lowering the quality of educa''tion. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the increase in student numbers at university?
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong.
Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
- what was the information required
- how was the wrong information provided?
- what problem did you have because of this?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. •comics, books, radio, television, film, theatre
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cımoarisons where relevant.
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective reducing crime. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the futre all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advatantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the three of the following as media of communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective: Comics, books, radio, television, film, Théâtre
Many people are opting for holistic medicine rather than conventional medicine as a form of treatment for incurable diseases. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
computers are being used more and more in education. Some peole say that this is aposetivr trend, while others argue that it leading to negeative consequenc. Discuss both sides of this argument and given your own opinion.
Some sports are extremely dangerous for those who play them. Why do people participate in such sports? What measures could they take to minimize the risk involved?
prevention is better than cure. researching and treating disease is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extend do u agree or disagree ?
Given maps illustrate information on how Frenton changed over 32 years between 1990 and 2012. There is High Street passing through the Frenton from south to north and on both sides of the street there are some public buildings, houses and flats.
With the coming of digital education,some people believe that trend of traditional studies may fall down .Discuss both the views and give your opinion?
art is considered an essential part of all culutres 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 arts?
Some people suggest that it is wrong to give money to beggars asking for money on the street, while others think that it is the right thing to do. Which point of view do you think is correct, and why?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? This is another topic
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this trend is a positive or negative development?