Task - II Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is a suggestion that all young adults should be required to participate in unpaid work to assistpeople in the community. Do the drawbacks of this requirement outweigh the benefits to both the community and theindividual young adults? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In many countries pleastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies.Do you think the advantage outweighs the disadvantage
•It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is beer in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In large cities, the issue of overpopulation has been a significant cause of concern which leads to a lack of jobs and traffic congestion. What is the cause of this? How can government help in solving this problem?
Many schools these days have problems with poor student behaviour. Why do you think these problems occur? What could be done to tackle these problems.
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?
Some college freshmen find that the courses they choose are not suitable for them. What are the causes of this?What can be done to solve the problem?
In some parts of the word traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What problems is this causing? What solutions could be taken to counter this situation?
The graph shows the proportion of population aged 65 and over in major developed countries.
have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write a letter to the
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I manager of the transport company. In your letter -describe the problems -explain how these problems are affecting the
***Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.*** ***Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.***
Some people believe that women should be threated as equal to men when applying for a job with police or the military. Others think women are less suitable for this kind of job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others feel that the circumstances of an offense should be taken into account when deciding on a punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about the job in a local company that might be suitable for her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves.
-say why you think the job would be suitable for her
-explain how to apply for the job
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it’s sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion.
Raising petrol prices is often considered the most effective method to address the rising problems of traffic congestion and environmental pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? What alternative solutions do you believe could also be effective?
Every year several languanges die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in ther world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the percentage of managers who are women in five different countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author. In your letter tell him/her of the incorrect information give him/her the correct inf
ormation explain why they should correct it.
Some people think that the best way to learn is from newspapers. Others think that the best way to learn is through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the table bekow gives information about consumer spending on different items in fiev different countries in 2002.
Some people claim that life in a big cities is dangerous for health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The large amount of time and money that is spent on conserving wildlife would be better spent on improving the lives of humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph and table show the average monthly temperature and annual hours of sunshine in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe that there are other alternative solutions for reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion on this topic.
Some people suggest that social networking and online communication have increased social isolation. In what ways do you think this has happened?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and work place tidy with everything organized and in the correct places. What is your opinion about it?
The tables below give information about the amount of exports (millions of tonnes) moving through Rotterdam port in Holland to various global destinations in 2002 and 2012; and also, the % rates of tax imposed on these exports by the receiving countries.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increased recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people believe that the experience children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Some parents think it is good to give their children mobile phone, while others disagree. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are a university student and require access to certain research materials that are not available in your campus library.
Write a letter to the university library requesting access to these materials through interlibrary loan or other services. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your research needs
Explain the importance of the materials for your academic work
Request assistance in obtaining access to the required resources
Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people believe that all zoos should be closed, while others feel that zoos have a positive impact. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people believe that today there is a general increase in anti- social behaviour and lack of respect for others. What might have caused this situation? How to improve it? Or what are the reasons for this and how to fix the situation?
Every year large numbers of people migrate from one country to another for different reasons. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the individual and for society as a whole.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbor. You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this. Write a letter to this neighbor. In your letter:
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Begin as follows: Dear ... ,
Nowadays in many countries women have full time job. Therefore, it is logical to share household tasks evenly between men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph belowe shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007
The chart below shows what Antropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the results of survey of first-year students who take courses in a particular university
Some people want the main purpose of television should be education while others think that TV should be for entertainment only. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Celebrities complain that their privacy is being invaded by the media. Some people say that they shouldn't complain while others say that celebrities deserve privacy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information center. In your letter
•Tell them how long you are staying
•Ask for some suggestions for what to do
•Find out if any local events happening at that time
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip.Write to the travel agency.In your letter:
Say where/when you went on holiday
Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
Tell them what you would like them to do
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sight seeing while you are there.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
explain the purpose of the trip
ask about things to do and see in the city
invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
The chart below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
the diagram below shows the environmental issues raised by a product over its life cycle
In some countires, many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universitiy studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Do the adv outweighed by the disadv