Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today people are able to make a film. Do you think this trend is positive or negative?
The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress . To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, the tradition of families living together is disappearing. What are the reasons for this trend? What are the effects on the family and society as a whole? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the most important function of music is to help people reduce stress.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Many children no longer read books but instead use modern technology. While some think this is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graph below gives information of the numbers of participants for different activitirs 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 comparisons where relevant.
Some people think city planners should create more green spaces and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new homes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. While some people think that this is good for a country, others believe that salaries should be controlled by the government to limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machine are new able to do the work which people used to perform. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
some people think that to be successful in sports, physical strength is the most important factor. Others, however, think that it is more important to be mentally strong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many elder people are no long look after their families but are put in care home and nursing homes.What are advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The maps below show Colwick Arts Centre in 2005 and today
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
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Why this condition happened and what is the effects of this disturbing trend.
Some people opine that computer have made our life more convenient and easier, others, however, oppose it and say that computers have actually made our life complex and stressful. Discuss both these views.
Some people believe that the internet has positive effect , others think that It has negative trends .Discuss both views and give your opinion .
In many countries, children spend long hours on homework. Some people think less homework can reduce student's stress and give them a chance to develop other skills. What is your opinion about this?
Nowadays, a growing number of peole with health problems are trying alternative nedicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The graph below guves information on thr numbers of participants for different activities at one soical centre in Melbourne, Australia for thr period 2000 to 2020
2. More business meetings are being conducted online rather than person to person. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
over population in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem.what are the causes of this?How can this problem be solved?
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
Write at least 150 words.
Some people belive that the fast pace and stress of modren life is having a negative effect on families. To what extent do you aree or disagree?
Governments involvement in the arts, such as music and theatre is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
some people say that that adversiting is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things.other people think that advertining is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opinoin
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good community spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that advertising is extremely sucsessful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that there should be the death penalty for extremely serious crimes. Others believe that it is not morally correct to kill criminals Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Today more countries import food from different parts of the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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?
In most countries multinational companies and their products are becoming more and more important. This trend is seriously damaging our quality of life. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Test date 5/10/2019 Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You have just read an aticle in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your coinith 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
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive or a negative development?
The line graph illustrates data from the Annual Energy Outlook 2008 regarding the consumption of different energy sources in the United States from 1980, with forecasts extending to 2030. Summarise the key trends by highlighting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where appropriate. Your response should be at least 150 words.
Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a positive or negative development?
modern lifestyles have led to an increase in stress levels among people. what are the causes and effects of this issue?
The following diagram illustrates how the recycling of waste paper is treated.
Nowadays. There is a lot of pressure and stress in many people’s lives. What are the causes of this problem? What could be done to reduce it?
Stress-related illnesses ar becoming increasingly common. What do you think is the cause of this? What solutions can you sujjest.
Extreme sports such as skydiving and rock climbing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have verbally complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter
Describe what the problems with the changing rooms is
Say what happened the last times you complained
Explain what you want the manager to do
Smoking is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers. What are the causes of this trend? What solutions can you give to this problem?
The chart below shows the amount of oil production by eight countries in 2014. trend only.
These days people in some countries living in a "throw-away" society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away .what do you think are the causes and what problems are caused by this trend ?