It is often said “when is Rome, do as the romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Ques: Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries the number of visitors to art galleries has been steadily declining. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to improve the situation?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. •comics •books •radio •television •film •theatre
many people today prefer to shop online rather than visiting physical stores. what are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping for individuals and society?
Some educationalist think that international exchange visits will benefit teenagers at school to extend. Do you do that advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communication information. State which you consider to be the most effective. Comic, books, radio, television, film, theater.
The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to your friend who is visiting a city that you know well. -Recommend places worth visiting. -Where to eat. -How to get around the city.
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• Describe the city you moved to
• Tell him/her about your new job
• Invite him/her to visit you
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or a negative trend?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult,such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write atleast 250 words
The Table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. That starts so the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show tourism visits to New Zealand in 2010 and projections till 2030, and the predicted breakdown of tourist spending in 2030
The graph below shows the number of hours per day on average that children spent watching television between 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Pie Chart
Radio will no longer be able to hold its presence, as television and internet media will replace it very soon. Do you agree or disagree?
some people like to try new things for example, Places to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing thing they are familary with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your opinion.
School and university students learn lessons far better from their teachers than from other resources, such as the internet and television. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages four tourists who visit such places?
The charts below give information about the people use public library and the main reasons to visit in Britain in 1991 and 2000
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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
•Suggest how the reception area could be improved
Some people think that the fictional violence portrayed on television is harmless entertainment. Others disagree and think that it encourages violent behavior. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You often visit a local music studio to practice singing and record audio. Recently, you received an email from the studio manager.
Write a short letter to the manager
In your letter:
Say how you feel about the closure
Suggest what the studio should do during the closure
Nowadays, distance-learning programmers have gained in popularity( those teaching programmers that involve the use of written materials, video, television 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?
Some people think that family is the most powerful influence of a child's development while others think other factors such as friends, television and music have better influence. Discuss both of views and give your opinion
Television has had a significant influence on the cultural many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society?
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you decide to write to them.
Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter
• give them the background information
• describe the problem
• ask them to resolve the issue
Some people say television is useful for education, while others think it’s useful for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative developmment?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
The graph below compares the number of visitors to two new music sites on the web. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph gives information about the number of visitors who came to the UK in terms of different purposes , namely Holiday, Business, visit to friends or relatives , in 1989 and 2009.
some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. how true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? give reasons for your answers an include any revelant exapmles from your own experience?
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparision where relevent.
Some people believe that using social media instead of watching television at young ages. How are the advantages and disadvantages of this topic?
Nowadays many young people are not interested in reading the newspapers and watching new on television. Give reasons for this and proffer solution to this problem.
You have not seen a close friend for a very long time. You also still have a few of your friend’s belongings that were left at your house the last time she visited. In your letter include:
- Why you are writing
- What you’ve been doing since you last spoke together
- Apologize for still having the items and ask how you can return them
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
A friend is planning to visit the town where you live. Write a letter to make some suggestions about
The best time to visit your town
The most interesting places to check out
Where to find inexpensive accommodation
Many people can now study at home through distance-learning programmes via the Internet or television, but some people say this kind of education cannot be compared to attending a college. What is your opinion?
A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable
things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, telling them
about these things. In your email:
-Say what these things are
-Say why they are interesting/enjoyable
-Suggest what you can do together
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or Antarctic. what are the benefits and disadvantage for tourist who visits such places?
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
The bar chart shows the average number of visitors per day to a park in the UK during a four-month period in 2015.
Line and Bar Chart Visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Write 150 words
In recent years, ''responsible tourists'' have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a ''responsible tourist''. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attraction in Britain in the year 1999.