Individuals' greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think we must return to older, more traditional values, such as respect for older adults and the local community, to create a better world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are working in an international company, write a letter to inform your manager about your resignation.
In your letter, you should:
•thank the company for the opportunity that you joined it
•tell the reason for your resignation
•confirm the time you are leaving
The graph below gives information about the common activities children of different ages in the United States do as part of their bedtime routines.
Some people prefer to help or support directly in the local community for people who need it; however, others prefer to give money to the national or internet charities. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
The chart shows the percentage of men and woman living in poverty devided into ten different age groups in the United States in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
As countries develop, their population tend to live individually or in small family units. What is the course of this trend, and what are the effects on society.
some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extand do you agree or disagree?
The line chart provides information regarding the number of visitor to and from United Kingdom over two decades from 1979 to 1999 while the bar chart illustrates the country's popularity rated based on their UK visitors number.
The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1970 to 2020 according to United Nations statistics.
Some people think that students should be required to do unpaid community service as a part of their school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? you should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
20minutes on this task. The diagrams below show the amount of energy lost in 100 units when it is generated from black coal and when it is generated from brown coal.
The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Describe the information shown below in your own words. What implications do the indicators have for the countries?
individual greed and selfihness has been the basis of the mordern society. some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respcet for the family and the local community in order to crate a world to live in. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part( for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children) of high school programs. to what extent do you agree or disagree
All parents want the best opportunities for the children. But there are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for children's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or not agree
In recent years, the number of refugees fleeing conflict, persecution, and poverty has risen dramatically. While some argue that wealthier nations have a moral duty to accept and support more refugees, others contend that such responsibilities should not be imposed. Personally, I strongly agree that affluent countries should take greater responsibility by accommodating more refugees and offering them essential support such as food and housing.
First and foremost, wealthier nations often have the resources and infrastructure to manage an increase in refugee populations. Many developed countries enjoy stable economies, robust welfare systems, and well-organized administrative capacities. These advantages enable them to provide the basic necessities of life—shelter, food, and healthcare—without significantly straining national budgets. For example, Germany has successfully integrated over a million Syrian refugees in recent years, showing that large-scale humanitarian assistance is achievable with sufficient planning and investment.
Moreover, offering aid to refugees aligns with international human rights obligations and moral responsibility. Refugees are often victims of circumstances beyond their control, such as war or persecution. Turning them away contradicts the principles of humanity and solidarity that many wealthy nations claim to uphold. By sharing the burden more equitably, developed countries can promote global stability and reduce the strain on neighboring developing countries, which often bear the brunt of refugee crises.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that wealthy countries should do more to support refugees by accepting greater numbers and ensuring they receive basic assistance. This approach not only reflects moral and humanitarian values but also contributes to a more balanced and compassionate global community.
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in the local community who need it.others, however, prefer to give money to national and inter-nations charitable organizations . discuss both the views and give your opinion.
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near uour community. Discuss the advantages of this influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory. Explain your position.
Some believe that it is essential for teenagers to engage in voluntary activities during their leisure time to contribute to the well-being of the local community? Proponents argue that such a requirement would be advantageous for both the individual teenager and society in general.
Many shops today stay open later than in the past and this has an effect on shoppers and the community. Is this a positive or negative development?
Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to community? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart provides an overview of electricity manufacture and utilised utilisation in ten countries in 2014. Overall, the usage and production of electricity increased in nine countries whereas only Germany have decline in the trend. China and the United States were on the top of electricity output and use. To begin with production, the maximum electricity was produced by China, which was 5398 billion kWh and it was followed by the USA at 4000. However, the least energy was generated by Korea, reported at 4851. Interestingly, power generation by the remaining countries ranged between 1000 and 500 billion Kw. In case of consumption, the highest usage was in China with 5322 Kw, while the lowest was in Korea at 449.5 kwh. The usage in Canada, France and Brazil was almost similar around 450 kwh. However, the figures in Germany, India, Japan and Russia remained close to 1000 kwh and above 500 kWh.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have the opportunity to study abroad.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of fossil fuels (e.g. gas and oil). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
'People who do not use social media networks* will always fall behind in career development opportunities.' •To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction? •* Social media networks = messaging and information exchange systems such as Facebook and Twitter.
Compared to past, more people are now trying to learn a foreign language to increase their chances of landing a better job in their native country or to have better opportunities to work abroad. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
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 sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The tables show how many international students studies in Canada and the United States by county of orign
The United Nations recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. What benefits has it brought during this time? Do you think the UN will last another 70 years?
The graph below shows the percentage of prt time workers in each country of the united kingdom in 1980 and 2010
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting.
In your letter, you should:
•give some details about the job
•mention how you came across the job opportunity
•explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend
The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Secondary School Attendance 2000 2005 2009 Specialist Schools 12% 11% 10% Grammar Schools 24% 19% 12% Voluntary-controlled Schools 52% 38% 20% Community Schools 12% 32% 58%
The Internet and television are giving more opportunities for the average person to become famous. Is it a positive or negative development
A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, tell about these things. In your email:
•Say what these things are
• Say why they are interesting/enjoyable
• Suggest what you can do together
A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable
things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, telling them
about these things. In your email,
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Say what these things are
Say why they are interesting/enjoyable
Suggest what you can do together
In the past, when students did a university degree, they trended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.R
The pie charts below show unitsof electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
In many nations, people in huge cities live alone or in a small family units, Instead of large extended family. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
People believe that certain criminals should be made to do community service instead of putting them behind the bars. Up to what extent do you agree?
Some people belive that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You recently attended a local community event, but you were disappointed with the organization.
Write a letter to the event coordinator. In your letter:
•describe the problems you experienced during the event
•explain how these problems affected your experience
•suggest what could be done to improve future events
Some people think it is a better to leave their home country to improve their work and living opportunities, while others think staying in their own country is a better choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people today prefer to socialise online rather than spend time with friends in the local community. To what extend do advantages outweight disadvantages?
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdoms, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart illustrates the statics of (Brunswick New , Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario) International graduates, Canadian University, between 2001 and 2006. Units are measured in percentage.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unabled to continue doing this work. Write a letter to your manager of the organization where you have been working.
*describe the work you have been doing
*explain why you can no longer do this work
* recommend another person choice interested in the work.