People aim to achieve balance between work and other activities of their lives, but few are able to dothis. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how these problems can be overcome? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A glance at the table reveals the number of visitors to Ashadown Museum before and after its renovation. Additionally, two pie charts provide information about visitor satisfaction during these two periods. It is evident from the table that the number of visitors significantly increased to 92,000 after the renovation, compared to approximately 74,000 before the reconstruction. Among these groups, the rate of dissatisfied visitors saw the most significant change, dropping from 40 percent before the museum's redecoration to a remarkable decline of 15 percent after. In contrast, the rate of very satisfied visitors experienced an exponential increase, rising from 15 percent before the renovation to 35 percent after. Furthermore, the percentage of satisfied visitors also showed a rise of 10 percent after the changes to the museum, reaching approximately 40 percent. Similarly, both the groups of very dissatisfied visitors and those who did not respond showed a similar percentage of 5 percent in the year following the refurbishment of the museum.
In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed. What is your opinion about this?
Some people say the government should not put money into building theaters and sports stadiums, they should spend more money on medical care and education. To what extent do you agree or disagree this opinion?
Many doctors say that people in today's would do not do enough physical exercises. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions are there to this problems?
Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think the success is much related to the mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
a. Explain why you would like to change to working part-time work
b. Say what times and days of the week would suit you best
c. Suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time
Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this ot only improves their health but also benefits the world. Discuss this viewpoint and give your own opinion.
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
•give details about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
•explain why youʼve chosen your friend to go with you.
pollution is becoming a serious issue in today's world. What are the primary causes of pollution? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that the best way to learn about business is to study a course at college or university. Others believe that there are other better ways to learn about business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is important to use the space in cities well thean make them look beautiful. To what extent do you agree?
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some cities have few controls over design and construction on housing and office building. People think that they are free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
The graph below shows information about the languages that 13-year-old students in one school chose to study. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou recently had your computer fixed at a local store however you are not pleased with the service you received
write a letter to the store manager
in the letter
describe the situation
explain why you are dissatisfied
say what you want the manager to do
Computers are becoming an integral part of education system. Some people believe it might lead to positive outcome while others think otherwise. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
The growing number of overweight people is putting starin on health care systems in an effort to deal with health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical eductaion lessons in school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You rent an apartment and recently a new neighbor has moved in who lives above you. They are making a lot of noise and this is disturbing you.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Explain why it is disturbing you so much
Tell your landlord what you would like him/her to do about it
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Write a letter to the company and in you letter:
● Tell the store where you live &
what happened
● Explain the problem with the
laptop
● State what action you would
like the store to take
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which view point do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers
The graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and girls at Starmouth School from 2006 to the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparasions where relevant.
The charts below show changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one conutry between 1920 and 2019.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless veichles outweigh the dissadvantages.
Is teaching people aged 65 or above to use computers a good way to use government money, or is it a waste of time and resources? Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
We are witnessing traffic jams across all the cities in the world. Some people say that increasing prices of petrol will help in reducing traffic jams and pollution. Do you agree or disagree? Also, give other possible solutions.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
You are bored in your current job but you enjoy working for your company. You think you would be happier if you moved to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
ask to be moved to a position in another department
explain how you feel about your current position and your career
say why you think changing your job would be good for you and the company
Computer and A.I. technology are increasingly being used for online educaion. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays a lot of information about medical conditions and illnesses is freely available on the internet. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for most people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents, but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss and give your own opinion.
Some universty students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-describe the complaints that have been made
- say why the reception area is important
- say why the reception area could be improved
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below show the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996
Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for average people. Is it a positive or negative impact.
The graph below gives information about computer possession by households in one European country between 1997 and 2011
because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basics produced by other countires have to be trasported for a long distance. To what extent do the advatages outweigh the disadvantages?
A magazine wants to inculde contributions from its reders for an article called ‘the book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
Describe what this book was about
Explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people.
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for a swimming lessons at your community sports center. You want to find out more about these lessons. write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In the letter mention. Describe how well you can swim at the moment Explain, explain why you want to learn to swim better Inquire about the time and the cost of swimming lessons
Your child’s school is organizing a week-long overseas trip, and the principal is looking for parents to join as volunteers. Write a letter to express your interest
In your letter, you should:
Explain why you would like to join the trip.
Ask some general questions about the trip.
Describe how you can contribute to the trip as a parent.
many criminals commit further crime as soon as they releasde from prison. what do you think are the cause of this. what are the possible solutions can you suggest.
Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
People aim to keep a balance between their work and other parts of their lives, but few people achieve it. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how can these problems be overcome?
The graph below shows radio and television audience throughout the day in 1992
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem either the high of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight. Write a letter to the governor.
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THE SPREAD OF MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES AND GLOBALIZATION PRODUCE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR WVWERYONE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT.
Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutio