Some people believe that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job. Others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and get experience in stead. Discuss this both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, a lot of people are practicing dangerous sports, such as scuba diving and bungee jumping. Do you agree or disagree that individuals should take responsibility for their own safety, and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save others?
Is the radio the best way to get news, OR is TV better for this purpose.Discuss both views and give your opnion.
You work for international company and you need time off to attent a family celebration.Write a letter to company's manager.In your letter:
Give details of celebration
Explain why you need time off
Suggest a way to have your work done during that time.
the table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbishetd. the charts show the result od surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with visit, during the same two period.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this developmente outweight the disadvantages?
You play a team sports with some friends. Last week a member of the
team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at that weekend.
You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell him which team won.
describe the conditions on the day.
say how you felt about the match
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Explain the reasons for this and discuss any possible effects it may have on society.
There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the International music that is heard everywhere nowadays? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
People nowadays send text messages more frequently than they talk on phone. What are the reasons for this Trend? Do the advantages of texting overweight the disadvantages?
The growed number of overweight people is puttings a strain on the health care systems in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people thinks that the best way to deal with this problems is to introduced more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a two-week vacation, and need someone to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
tell your neighbour that you are going away
ask your neighbour to take care of your house for you
explain what task you would like your neighbour to do
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work a company. Why might be this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Some people say the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal on public places. Other people say that this is not enough and other measures are needed. Discuss both views and give tour own opinion.
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students’ skills that assist them to find employment, but some people believe that the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?
Some people think that it’s important to spend money on family celebrations (e.g. weddings, birthdays). However, some think that expensive celebration are a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People nowadays send text messages more frequently than they talk on the phone. Do the advantages of texting outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar graph indicates tje average amount of water used by different household appliances each day in the US. The table shows how many gallons of water were consumed oer oersin in the US over a 25-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting themain features and make comparisons where relevant.
The planets population is reaching unsustainable levels and people are facing shortage of resources like water, food and fuel. To what consequences may over population lead? In your opinion what measures can be taken to fight over population
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
the diagram shows the design of a modern landfill for househole waste .summarise the informatioin by selecting and reportying the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to solve the world's environment problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other private vehicles. To what extent you are agree and disagree ?
Nowadays many people complain that they ahve difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can cause lack of sleep? What can be done about lack of sleep?
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store's website. When you
received it, you discovered that it was not the same item that you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
• describe the item you ordered
• explain what was wrong with the item you received
• say what you would like the manager to do
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours and they feel stressed out than before. What are the reasons for stress at the workplace? What can employers do to make their employees life easier?
Large business have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Many people believe that it is important to always tell the truth. In your opinion, is it ever acceptable to tell a lie? Explain your answer, giving detail and specific examples.
An old car was left on the street near your street several weeks ago. The car is now causing a problem for residents.
Write a letter to the Council. In your letter:
* Describe the car
* Outline the problems it is causing
* Tell the Council what you want them to do about it
Humans in more countries spend more and more time far away from their families. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
in their adversising, bussineses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face – to – face contact in this century. Do you think the advantage of this way outweigh the disadvantages?
The government should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment facility in order to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show two methods of using water to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Hydroelectric dam
*ASSIGNMENT* Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is by reducing the maximum speed limits on vehicles, others think there are other better ways. *Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three: 1. All costs are paid by government. 2. All costs are paid by the student. 3. All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be replaid after graduation. Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?
You would like to rent a commercial space for a shop you want to start in a newly built shopping complex. You have decided to write to the market authority about it.
Write a letter to the market authority.
In your letter, inform what type of space you want to rent
say what type of shop you are planning to start
ask for the availability and cost of the shop
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle moreof their waste?
A person's worth nowadays seems to judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned value, such as honour, kindness, and trust no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people travel to foreign coutries foe pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the coutries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today in many countries people are living in a ‘throwaway” society where things are used for a short time and then throw away. What do you think is the cause and what problems will it lead to
many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university education. Other claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experiences in the world of work. How do you agree or disagree with the above views?
These days, it seems that an increasing number of people are leaving rural areas to live in the city. Discuss some of the effects of rural depopulation (migration from the country to the city) and suggest some ways on which this trent could be reversed.
You just bought dog food at a pet store and you had problem with the food. Write to the manage of store.
In the letter:
* explain what happened
* Describe how the food affect you pet
* Write about the action you want the manager to take
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they should not waste their limited resources and expensive hi-tech media such as computer software,videos and DVDs.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both sides and give yout opinion.
The best way to solve the traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life city dwellers be maintain?
The diagram below shows a simple system tha turns dirty water into clean water. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people happy? What other things in life can make people happy? (Give reasons for your answers and include any relewant examples from your own knowledge or experience.)
Some people suggest that international news should study as a subject in secondary school. However, others say that it will be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel’s customer service. The same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010.