Some people think visual images (like photographs and video) can tell information more accurately in a news story. Others think they are not reliable sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Simon's Task 2: Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them.
In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the Internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In order to learn the way other people in the world lives, it is better to look at film and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to learn about the way other people in the world live, it is better to look at film or video records than written documents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today are worried about young children using video games. What problems might these games cause for children and society as a whole? How could these problems be reduced?
People use computers more extensively these days than ever before, and it is so extensive in our modern world that even children have access to these devices to play games or watch videos. This essay discusses the disadvantages of playing digital games on computer devices by youngsters and suggests some measures to reduce such negative effects.
Many people believe that the public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their money on expensive hi-tech media, such as software, DVD's or videos. Do you agree or disagree?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-…) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational
tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the
people who play them.
In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and theyshouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providingexpensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos andDVDs.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that violent films and videogames have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both sides and give opinion.
Some people think visual images（like photographs, videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they are not reliable sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers – playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education ad their working lives.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Young people have been gradually far away from reading stories since they have access to a huge range of stories online in the form of video games or movies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computer instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many parents are unhappy with the amount of violence in video games, television programmes, and other leisure activities for children.
How harmful, in your opinion, could this be to children?
What could be done to solve this problem?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
“The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.”
A REPORT INDICATED THAT MANY CHILDREN BETWEEN 7 AND 11 SPEND TOO MUCH TIME WATCHING TELEVISION AND / OR PLAY VIDEO GAMES. HOW DOES THE PROBLEM AFFECT THE CHILDREN? WHAT MEASURES CAN BE TAKEN TO CONTROL IT?
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child’s mental health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television and in computer and video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years virtual tourism including virtual reality tours, 360 videos has emerged as an alternative form of traveling reshaping the way people explore destinations and connect with cultural heritage from afar. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays childrens watches a lot of TV and play video games. however, some people think that these activities are not good for a child mental health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some people think that these activities are not good for a child’s mental health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think visual images(like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story. Others think they are not reliable sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children of ages 7-11 now spend more time watching television and/or playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, family and society? What are the possible solutions to this situation
People today don't make good use of their time and spend too much time watching TV and playing video games instead of participating in more productive activities.
Do you agree or disagree?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Video games are very popular with children. However, some parents feel that video games can have a negative impact on their children, but others believe that they may have some positive effects. How do you feel about children playing video games? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
In many countries an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television in computer and video games. Ton what extent do yo agree or disagree with this view?
“Public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?”
These days many children spend a lot of time playing video games and many parents feel this is very negative. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show information about the annual profits, the final stock prices and the market share of five different video game companies in 2022.
Some people regard video games as a harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videogames are having an adverse effect on the people who play them.
In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be beneficial to children. Others believe this has negative effect on a children.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
“Public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?”
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and
nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers.
According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three
quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted
from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-
children-want-YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the proportion
of income spent on 4 common items
in the UK in 1998.
The proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in
1998
food
electronic
equipment
5%
10%
music
videos
adults
25%
14%
5%
5%
1%
men
2%
women
39%
10%
9%
11%
1%
5%
39%
38%
40%
0.5%
12%
18%
17%
children
boys
girls
23%
18%
5%
Some parents are worried bout the increasing level if violence on TV, video games and other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
Some people think that children shouldn’t watch a lot of TV and play video games due to the negative impacts on their mental health. Others, otherwise, think that TV or video games help chilren be more creative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people think that public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their money on expensive hi-tech media, such as software, DVDs or videos. Do you agree or disagree?
School teachers should stop using books in teaching rather use video games computers and TV as children find books boring.
To what extent do you agree
Some people say that playing video games is bad for children in every aspects. Others saying that playing video game have positive effects on the way children develop. Disscus both views and give your opinion.
Most people are worried about young children playing video games, what problems might these games cause as a whole to society and individuals? What solutions can you suggest to reduce these problems.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity (those teaching programs that involve the use of written materials, videos, televised lessons and the Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that playing video games is a waste of time and can even have a negative effect on the health of players. To what extent do you agree or disagree.