The world should have only one government rather than a national govenment for each country. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvatages?
Prevention is better than cure – researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures.
To what extent do you agree?
The governments should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that technological inventions, such as smartphones, are making people less socially active. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic 14: (25/06/2016) Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that hosting International sports events is highly beneficial, whereas others think it is create problems to the host country. Discuss both the views.
Coins and paper money will soon be eliminated by credit cards and bank cards. Eventually we will have a cashless society which will be safer and more convenient for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?
To begin, getting an occupation that in lines with your passion may be enjoyable. It is because you have a bigger chance to apply your mastery into practice. And there are many people out there who don’t have the same experience as yours in the case. A few people are trying to look for the job, some are waiting to be called for interviewed and others are waiting to get hired.
Also, you may feel lucky since you were getting hired without making a big effort to get selected. You feel that you are a perfect-fit worker that the companies need. And It makes you even happier as you have been dreaming of working in that company for a long.
For the first time, all things seem to run smoothly without defect. And you think it was a good starting point to show your best performance while working. Your expectation about being free to express yourself is becoming a priority to support your position. You believed that always makes you optimistic at the probation time.
But, high expectation about those things has ruined your career. You are getting inferior because you are not able to express your ideas, strategy, and implementation in your way. At the time, you were feeling the boundaries are so bold and holding yourself back from the things you capable of doing. As you are not a strict person who always depends on a formula to do something, sometimes you feel difficult to follow the standard.
I think that as workers, we all need more authority in doing the job. Also, I feel that the workers will have the potential to flourish when they can do things on their version. Some people think this is not the right way to do. Besides, it seems like we are arrogant and don’t need to listen to senior advice. But, that’s not a point I want to emphasize here.
Foremost, autonomy makes your working performance better than when you don’t have it at all. It is because by having such freedom to express the idea, the workers will much confident and optimistic. Furthermore, it hinders stress that may make them feel working under pressure. Moreover, the point here is how making yourself happy while doing your responsibilities.
As a conclusion, nothing will gonna stop your effort to reach the goals as long as you are getting job autonomy in doing whatever you do.
In some companies, social skills are given priority over qualifications when screening their possible employees. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debt back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvageants?
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
explain why the occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plan
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparision where relevent.
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature,and make comparisions where relevent.
Some people think that it is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness, rather than funding the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Government give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
You recently visited a foreign country and got some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. write a letter to the centre manager and explain
- What was the information required?
- How was the wrong information provided?
- What problems did you have because of this?
You work for an international company. You are celebrating for a special family even and you would like to have a time off for it. Write a letter to your boss
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think advantages of this out weighs the disadvantages?
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The given line graph illustrates a shift in temperature experienced in a month by three different countries namely Paris, Dubai, and Sydney in a given year.
Even though Globalization affects the world’s economics in a very positive way, its negative sides should not be forgotten. Discuss.
Some people say that all citizens should be given complete freedom to express their personal opinions and concerns about every social problem on the Internet, while others say that this may worsen the situation in reality. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You are preparing an outdoors event. Write a letter to your friend to ask for help with the
arrangements.
In your letter include:
what the event is
why the event will happen
how your friend can help you
The given line chart provides information about the number of GM cars which ware sold in central Asian countries between 2010 and 2022
To what extent has the internet made life more convenient? Give reasons for your answer and give any relavent examples from your own knowledge or experienc.
Social media enable people to keep in touch with each other and learn about news events. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?c
Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, old or traditional languages are dying out or being forgotten, especially by younger people. Is this an acceptable development which occurs inevitably, or is it something which we should try to prevent?
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialize with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
IN SOME COUNTRIES MORE AND MORE ADULTS ARE CONTINUING TO LIVE WITH PARENTS EVEN AFTER COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION AND GETTING JOBS. DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWIEGH DISADVANTAGES.
“Prevention is better than cure.” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
*Question* In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
The chart below shows the annual pay (thousands of US dollars) for doctors and other workers in seven countries in 2004.
Some people think that one good way to promote world peace is through international sporting events, while others think that it is not. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debts they can't pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
A lot of people find it difficult to write letters and often avoid doing so altogether. Letter writing is a dying art. Do you agree with this statement?
Give some reasons and relavent examples.
The greater proportion of government's budget should be allocated to disease prevention and health education because prevention is better than cure. Do you agree or disagree?
The given bar graph shows the main sources of energy for USA in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecturer making comparisons where relevant and reporting the main features.
Every year your company organize a sports event for a local community but this year they can't do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this:
-Express your feelings about missing the sports event
-tell them your plan for the next year
-explain how this sports event is useful
The chart below shows information about calorie consumption in seven countries in 1975 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
- Explain that you have completed your studies
- Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
- Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
One of the highlighted benefits of online education is its potential cost-effectiveness compared to traditional classroom learning. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online education from a financial perspective.
Some people believe that media should be allowed to publish information about the private lives of famous people. Others say that everybody has a right to privacy and this practice must be controlled or even stopped. Discuss both views.
The given diagram illustrates the lifecycle of a butterfly.
creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restriction on what they do to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The rise of convenience food has helped people keep up with the speed of modern lifestyle. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Many athletes use performance-enhancing drugs to do better in sports events, and gain the benefits of making money. Do the advantages outweigh the negative impact?
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor
barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your
letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.