Some students take one year off between finishing high school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think the advantages of a ‘gap year’ outweigh the disadvantages? Support your opinion with examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goodssuchas toys and snacks. Many parents areworried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provideuseful information to children. Discuss both views andgiveyour opinion
Some people think that the main purpose of school and university education should be to prepare people for work. Others, however, think that the true role of education is to make us better citizens. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happenung? Is it a positive or negative development?
You work for a small company. Your manager has asked you to organise a party for your colleagues at a local restaurant.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give details about the date, time and the number of people attending
ask about the menu, the cost and how to make the booking
the bar chart shows the percentags of the total world population in 3 countries in 2000 and 2024
The traditional idea of working for the same company for life in one particular pace is changing. Today people work for different companies, in different jobs and different ways. Unfortunately, this also leads to job in security and uncertainty about the future. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is a good idea to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people say that television should be mainly used to educate and inform viewers, while others believe it should be used for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion. in your words
Case of bullying in school are increasing and worsening. What do you think are the causes of this? How can we tackle this issue?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019) Percentage of households with electrical appliances
In several parts of the world, there is currently a lack of students choosing to study science in universities and colleges. What is the causes? And what will be the effects on society?
It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
3. Some people think that having a set retiremnt age (e.g 65 years) for everyone, regardless off occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at earlier age.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retiremnent? –
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– Describe the problems it has caused.
– Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.
– Suggest a solution.
Sample Question 01 (Discuss both views) : In many countries, young adults are engaged in some kinds of work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. Others consider it as a valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views.
Some compaies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. What are the advantages for a company having umifom? Are there any benefits of having uniforms for the stuff?
tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Million people today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, other think that its influences are positive. write an essay to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities including the reasons.
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying or working. is it good idea or bad idea? give reasons and examples from your own experience.
Task 1.3
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport manager and say
Give your flight details
Why were you disappointed?
Suggest some improvements to the airport services
Write at least 150 words.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
• Explain how you were helped
• State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
In some developing countries,it is difficult to get teacher to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developeing countries?what could be done to solve this problem?
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. L Discuss two views and give your opinion.
Psychologists have known for many years that color can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention to be given to color schemes when decorating work places such as offices and hospitals. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employeed , rather than to work for a company or organisation . Why might this be the case ? What could be the disadvantages of being self - employed
Many doctors say that people in today's world do not do enough physical exercise. What do you think causes of this? What solutions are there to this problem?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dea
New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompained by pictures. Some peple say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
•Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
•State what your skills and experience are.
•Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
In the modern world,it is possible to shop, work and communicate whith peoplevia internet without any face-to-face contact with others. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting
People in senior management positions should have a higher salary than other workers in a company or an organisation. Do you agree or disagree?
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with family, friends and colleagues are more important than work and wealth. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The chart below gives information about the avarage annual pay of doctors and other workers in seven countries in 2004
Cultures all around world have become more similar than they used to be. What are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative?
In many societies, unpaid work such as volunteering or internships is becoming increasingly common. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of unpaid work.
Today, worldly coronavirus widespread became every nation problem, including education sector and it made many educational officers and experts suggest the government to spend more of its budget on free internet access. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
School should focus on teaching students how to be successful in the workforce and less helping them achieve academic stress. Agree or disagree?
Difference between countries become less evident each year.Nowadays all the over world, people share the same fashions, advertising,brands,eating habits, Tv channels. Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantage.
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
what are the problems you are facing
what part of the service would you like to change
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The table below shows the average weekly salaries of men and women working in different occupations. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.JJ
Adult youths are often called up for working for the development of communities. Some people say that they should work voluntarily whereas others say they should get paid. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be e the consequences of this ?What solution can you offer?
Some people believe that pupils should be given less homework, others say the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more companies are allowig employees to work from home/ allowing students to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negavtive development?
Most people in the world have to work to earn a living. However, many people work only for the financial gain that it involves, and not for any other rewards that a job can offer. What do you think the main considerations when deciding what job to take should be?
The chart shows the main methods of transportation for people travelling a university for work or study in 2004 and 2009