In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development? Give your idea.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governmnents must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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 result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Governments give lots of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been spent better elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Traditionally, elderly people have lived with and been cared for by younger family members. In modern society, more and more elderly people are living in special homes for the elderly. Why do you think families choose to have their elderly relatives live in special homes away from family? What do you think is the best way for modern families to care for their elderly relatives?
Write a letter to your friend
You recently bought an electric gadget for your home. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice.
In this letter you should include:
What the gadget is
What you think about it
Advice about other alternatives your friend could buy
In many countries, some people live with their families while studying,but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities.Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantage.
Some people believe that adults get motivated to exercise or play sports because of the major sports events on Tv such as 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 opinion
it is often said that sharing most of the data in diverse fields is a great idea. However, the issue is not entirely straightforward, and arguments can also be made against the idea. This essay will discuss the debate and give a concluding view.
Nowadays , anyone can post information on the internet ,even if it is incorrect . As a result , mostly the information we read os inccurate . What extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in wichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective.
Nowadays, jeans are considered to be the most popular type of clothes in the USA. Many people wear jeans every day. What part does this type of garment play in American culture? Discuss this point of view and give your personal opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter;
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter 'Dear
"Do not write any addresses”
A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it while you are away. You want to give your friend some information about the flat.
Write a letter to this freind. In your letter:
· Give information about the flat
· Provide any important instructions
· Say what he/she should do if there are any problems
The table below shows the number of visitors to ashdown museum duringthe year befor and year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Large businesses have big budget for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What can be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good community spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hindrance? What is your opinion? Givereasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fresh water has become a global problem for the world. What are the causes of it? What measures government and individuals take to resolve to the problem? Give reasons and e.g for your answer.
Some people think that getting a degree from univerity is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your friend from oversea is coming to visit you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Tell them what they need to bring
Tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting
Warn them about somethings that might be challenging
Some say that for any country hosting an international sports event such as the Olympic Games is costly, inefficient and is a waste of money, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe the government should spend money on buillding train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Ohers thing that buiding more wider roads is the best way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays people are able to work from home thanks to technology. Some people say that this is only beneficial to employees, not employers. Do you agree or disagree?
n the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agrer or disagree with this statemnet?
In many countries people are living in a throw away society where things are used for a short time and throw away. what are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to
Some people believe that studying abroad is important because it expands a person's knowledge and understanding of the world. Others feel that it is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the student's own country. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
In some part of world it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
You have a problem with a neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•describe the problem
• say how long it has been a problem
• explain what action you want the neighbour to take
Increasing the prices of petrol is effctive way of reducing pollution and traffic.Do you agree or disagree. what other measuredo you think might be effective.
The graph below gives information about the technology that households in one US city used for watching television 2004 and 2014 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway line for very fast trains between cities. Other believes the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both themanyse views and give you own opinion
Some people warn that the era of silver screen is coming to an end and that people will eventually lose interest in going to the cinema. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Nowadays in many countries, the proportion of the older population is higher than that of younger people. Is it a positive or negative development?
nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might be this case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Some people think that it will be one of the best ways to solve the environment problems to increase the cost fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
COMPLETING UNIVERSITY IS THOUGHT BY SOMEONE TO BE THE BEST WAY TO GET A GOOD JOB. ON THE OTHER HAND, OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT GETTING EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOPING SOFT SKILLS IS MORE IMPORTANT. DISCUSS BOTH SIDES AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Some people think that old buildings should be preserved, while others believe they should be demolished to make way for modern buildings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
• give details about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
•explain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you
Some people think they newspapers are the best way to get news. However others believe that other media are better source of news. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The increase in crime rate in cities is a major concern for governments. Discuss the causes of this increase and suggest ways to reduce crime.
Some people that nowadays we have too many choices. To what exten do you agree or disagree with this statement?
News editor decide what to to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these dicisions? Do we bacame used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or individual people to address. In the other word, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overwehight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from shcool canteen is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?