In some countries, as cities grow, more money is spent on the urban transport system and little is spent on the rural ones. What are the problems creating it? What are the solutions to these problems?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, promotion and as result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What can could be done to encourage people to buy local production
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which view point do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
The pie charts give information about average percentages of sodium saturated fats and added typical meals consumed in the USA Summarise the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Museums for many years have been the places of knowledge and cultural exchange. Nowadays there are more and more resources on the Internet and museums will not be needed in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write about 250 words.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities，the government encourages business move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
You and some friends ate meal at the restaurants to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager.
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Explain the reason for the celebration
Say what was the good about the food and services.
In many countries,people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away
Urbanization is leading to the destruction of natural habitats. Discuss the causes and potential solutions.
Wealthy nations should assist poor countries with humanitarian the leaf during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is worth researching different minerals ( coal, diamonds, copper, uranium, … ) in space. Others, however, disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. [664]
Government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art evrnts. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some poeple say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in thie free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on thier own. ' Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities around thw world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you thing this statement is? What measures can governments takes to disocurage people from using their cars?
Some people believe that Vietnamese visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centers. How does this affect the environment and the people’s lifestyle? Discuss this situation and provide suggestions to address these issues. Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Cultural traditions are important in many societies. To what extent do you think maintaining cultural traditions is important in a globalized world? What other measures can be taken to preserve cultural heritage?
The increased world demand for oil in gas has made it necessary for locating these resources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these nature areas?
APPLICATION LETTER TOPIC . You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
– explain that you would like to apply for the job
– give some details of any relevant experience that you have
– specify the days and times that would suit you
Many manufactured foods and drinks products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high schools students are encouraged to make comments or even critisism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many countries invest money to prepare competitors to join top competitions, like the Olympic or the Olympics or the World Cup. Therefore, it is necessary to offer money to encourage children to exercise more? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At some locations an increase in the production of consumer good results in damage of our natural environment. What are the causes and solution ?
Some people believe that natural ability is necessary to excel at sports. Others believe that hard work and practice is more important. Discuss both views and add your opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’ How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
The bar chart shows the share of poverty of the rural areas in the years 1993 and 2002. The pie chart shows the rural area share and the urban area share of poverty in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that development of technology helps to reduce crime, whike others think that it encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this.
Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain
Why you are writing to them
Why you think the insurance should not be increased
What you want them to
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
· Give details of your visit to the restaurant
· Explain the reason for the celebration
· Say what you liked about the food or service
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performance for general public. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, government are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You work for a small company. Your manager has asked you to arrange a party in a restaurant for everyone from your workplace. Write a letter to the owner of the restayrant, in the letter:
give the reason for the party and details of when you would like to go to the restaurant
describe what food the group will require
say how many people will attend and ask how much it will cost
Some people believe that watching big events like sports and the Olympics on TV encourage adults to exercise regularly. While others disagree that there are other effective ways of getting them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The most effective way to solve traffic problems in the cities is to encourage people from suburbs or the countryside to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
As globalization continues to bring people from different backgrounds closer together, the importance of cultural diversity has become increasingly apparent. Why is it essential to foster and celebrate cultural diversity in modern society, and what benefits does it bring to communities and individuals?
Some people think that the best way to motivate individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle is through government legislation, such as taxes on unhealthy food. Others believe that personal choice should be encouraged instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
Young people often copy the behaviour of famous people, so celebrities should only be allowed to advertise healthy food or drink and should not encourage unhealthy habits such as smoking. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries people no longer wear their national costumes. They are forgetting their history and traditions. More people should be encouraged to wear their national costumes every day. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. summeruse the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevent.
The charts below show the average percentage in typical meals of sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars, all of which may unhealthy if eaten too much.
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate at fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. summarize the information and make comparison where relevant.
Some people believe that to give opportunities to the new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager in abot 150-200 words.
- state what problems you had with the food you ordered
- complain about the service
- describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
Cultural tourism, where people travel in order to visit museums, monuments, and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation’s cultural heritage, but can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?