Topic 14: (25/06/2016) Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in school, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assigments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
These days, people have a tendency to study online rather than take offline classes. From my perspective, the advantages of this trend surpass itsthe disadvantages.
Government investment in the art, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impactof it on the environment and on people who lost their jobs becouse of it.
Identify 3 recent trends in Education, and Discuss how artificial intelligence can play a role in helping or impeding these trends. Also provide three personal examples of how this will influence your learning and career moving forward.
*EG 2. 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 longer pay attention to it.* *Discuss both views and give your opinion.*
In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to work or study. Why is this happening? What are advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
Pop music is extremely popular around the world. Why do you think this genre of music is so popular worldwide? Discuss your thoughts and give details and examples to support your opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people of health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatrments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world. What are the causes of it and what solution do you offer?
You have recently been in a sports centre and noticed some issues in the changing rooms. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the centre and say
– What was the problem?
– Explain why it is bothering you.
– Suggest a possible solution.
Having police officers patrolling the streets is often considered an essential way to to reduce crime. How effective do you think police street patrolling are?. What other ways to reduce crime can you purpose?
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh theq disadvantages?
The maps illustrate the changes in the layout of an Art Centre in 2010 and the present.
Despite the growing number of gyms and fitness centres, more and more people are leading a sedentary lifestyle in the modern society. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest
echnology is 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 argument and then give your own opinion.
Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are increasingly taking place online nowadays. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, a few people earn extremaly high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should coltrol salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own country rather than sourcing staff from overseas.what are the advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. To what extend is this a positive or negative trend? Every country develops its products through importing and exporting and this will have a good effect on its economy, especially import is important for every country. In this essay, it will be considered about import is agree or disagree.
People are shifting their residence to foreign countries .what are the advantages and disadvantages of thin trend?
As a result of global warming, many countreis are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries as a positive trend, while other things that it is harmful to the nation and they may lose their identities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples
Junk/Street Food is the most affordable meal for the working class. But health problems due to rampant and uncontrolled consumption are being compounded. It has therefore become imperative for governments to impose a higher tax on them. To what extent do you agree to this arrangement by the government? Give your opinion.
H İn some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both two views and give your opinion.
It is becoming more and more popular to discuss about expermentations on animals and that is should be stoped, but we all know how is importand to do some scientific discoveries for treatments, creating drugs and other investigations to go further.
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What problems might be caused by this trend, and what could be done to solve the problems?
The graph below gives information on the numbers 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 compsrisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• say why are you interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Nowadays fast food is a trend in many places and countries. Many believe that it is affecting our lifestyle and diet too much. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The maps below show C Arts Centre in 2005 and today.
As is often said that “Prevention is better than cure,” For this reason, governments should spend national health budget more on the prevention of diseases than on treatment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have just started a course in a college which has no facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of private sports club. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Say why you are interested in this sportc centre
Ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities,members,cost
🔶In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. 🔸What are the reasons people choose to do this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
"Interpret the provided line graph that depicts the percentage of youngsters receiving inadequate healthcare facilities in six different European countries during the years 2008 to 2022. Describe the trends in healthcare provision for young individuals in each country, noting any fluctuations or improvements over the years. Highlight any exceptional changes in specific years and compare the countries' progress in addressing inadequate healthcare for the youth."
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 postive or a negative development?
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today more countries import food from different parts of the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. Provide specific reason and examples to support your answeriety?
The map show the centre of Paris. A company wants to open a new restaurant in the area. The map shows two possible locations for the restaurant. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech). What is the reason? Is it a positive or negative development?
the table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres of route anbd passenger numbers per year in millions
What do you think are the strengths and weakness of the education system in your country. Use your own experience to support your idea.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantagesof exams as a form of assessment?
Today many people spend less and less time in their homes. What are the reasons for it? What are the effects of this trend on individuals and society?
In the past employees worked for small businesses but now many are working for large businesses. What are the advantages and dis advantages of this trend ?
The popularity of social media has led to a rise in “Instagram tourism”, where people travel to destinations primarily for the purpose of taking photos and sharing them online. Discuss the causes and effects of this trend.
Increasing car usage in many large global cities has caused a number of problems. Some cities have proposed banning private vehicles from the daycity centre. To what extent do you agree?