News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. Whats your opinion about it?
Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to broadcast foreign films and TV shows. Others, however, think it is best to produce local films and shows. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. forgin = more, learn local = support local, maintain tradition
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● explain why you want to take time off work
● give details of the amount of time you need (2 weeks)
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away. (2 other software dev are in context, i am available for emails or calls if needed)
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some people think that parents should limit the time their children spend watching TV and playing computer games and encourage them to read books instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that movies and tv shows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that reading books is better than watching TV or computer games To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better to go out for a live performance (a show or concert) than stay at home watching TV or using the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead, they get news about the world from the Internet. Why is it so? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these book and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Some people think that detailed description of crime scenes in newspapers and on TV can have a bad influence on the public, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that watching TV is bad for children while others claim it has positive effect for children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people watch sports on tv than playing sports Is this a positive or negative development.
You bought a new color TV set in a shopping mall, but it is in poor quality.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Explain what is wrong with the TV set
Say what action you would like him to take
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for childre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the futre all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advatantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadv antages?
Some people believe that advertisements have a useful function for TV viewers while others disagree. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that technological tools such as body scanners and CCTV have significantly enhanced our safety and security, while others feel that they have resulted in a loss of privacy. Do the benefits of these items outweigh their disadvantages?
Some people say that TV advertisements have benefits, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both views, give your own opinion and include examples from your experience.
ou bought a TV a week ago but
when you got home you
discovered it did not work
properly. You called customer
service to report the problem but
you have not yet received any
help.
Write a letter to the company and
in your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain the problem
• and state what action you
would like from the company
Advantages and disadvantages of participating in a TV talent show during school yeras
It is said that the amount of violence on TV programmes has negative effects on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people said professionals such as doctors or engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training while other said they should be free to work in another country DISCUSS BOTH WIEV AND SAY YOUR OWN
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompained by pictures. some people say that these picture are more effective than words. what is your opinion about this?.
Some people believe that watching big events like sports and the Olympics on TV encourage adults to exercise regularly. While others disagree tzzhat there are other effective ways of getting them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion
new stories on TV and newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. some say that these pictures are more effective than words, what is your opinion?
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is more beneficial for children compared to watching TV or playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to rise in crime, the use kf cctv cameras at public places is increasing day by day .what are the advantages and disadvantages of using cctv cameras at public places?
studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and apend less on doing active or creative things. why do you think it is the case? What methods can be used to tackle it?
Exposure to international media such as films, TV and megazines has significant impact on local culture. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
in many countries today ,crime novels and tv crime daramas are becoming are and more popular.why do we think these books and tv shows are popular? what is your opinion of crime fiction and tv crime daramas?
Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the adv of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadv? Give reasons for your answer & include relevant examples.
Many people believe that playing games and tv programs is beneficial but others say it doesnt improve the mental ability of children . What extend do you agree or disagree.
Some parents do not allow their children to watch TV during school days. Others allow their children to watch TV as long as their school work is finished. Discuss both views
More and more people no longer read the newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Crimes and other kinds of information on TV and newspaper have bad consequences. This kind of information should be restricted to be shown in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Some peopleSome people believe that adults get motivated to exercise and play sports because of the major sports events on TV such as the Olympic Games and Football World Cup. Others say that there are many ways apart from TV to encourage them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people no longer read newspaper or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
Today, more children are spending their time in font of TV compared to the past. Why do you think this happens? is this a positive or negative change?
Ordinary people copy famous people whome they see on TV and magazines. Do you think this is a positive development?
In some families there is more than one television in the home,with each family member even having their own TV. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one TV set per home.
Today TV channels provide more men's sports shows than women's sports shows. What is the reason for this? Do you think channels should give equal time for women's and men's sport?
There are now detailed reports about crimes on TV and newspapers. Some people say that crime details should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that all popular TV programs should aim to educate viewers about important issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and giv your own opinion.
Nowadays, a lot of people enjoy watching sports on TV. Do you think the advantages of watching sports on TV outweigh the disadvantages?
(QG) Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
There are some violent cartoon characters on TV such as mickey mouse which bring a negative influence on children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV Programmes are suitable for children?
Many parents are unhappy about the fact that the violence content in computer games, TV programs and other leisure activities is influencing their children. What are the harmful effects of such violent programs on children? What are the solutions of this problem?
Today children are spending much more time watching TV compared to the past. Why do you think this happens? Is this a positive or a negative change?
Exposure to international media, such as films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. What do you think of these impacts? Do you think that the advantages of these impacts outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.