Nowadays, a large amount of advertising aims at children and has negative effects. Should it be banned? (2016-02-20)
In many cities, planners have separated schools, homes, shops and offices into specific areas which are widely separated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages for city residents?
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Write the correct letters in boxes 21 and 22 on your answer sheetWhich TWO of the following benefits are said to arise from the use of environmental psychology when planning buildings?A better relationships between staffB improved educational performanceC reduction of environmental pollutionD fewer mistakes made by medical staffE easier detection of crime
Fashion trends are difficult to follow. Some people think that they primarily exist just to sell clothes so we should not follow them. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Complete the sentences below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Some working parents believe that childcare centres can provide the best care for children who are too young for school, whilst others believe that family members such as grandparents may take good care of children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (2015-03-14)
Youshouldspendabout20minutesonthistask.Thetablebelowgivesinformationonconsumerspendingondifferentitemsinfivedifferentcountriesin2002.Summarisetheinformationbyselectingandreportingthemainfeaturesandmakecomparisonswhererelevant.Writeatleast150words.
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Labelthemapbelow.Writethecorrectletter,A-l,nexttoquestions15-20.
Some people think that by paying taxes they have contributed enough to their society. Others think there are other responsibilities besides paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Complete the summary below.Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes 24-26 on your answer sheet.When will we have a thinking machine?Despite some advances, the early robots had certain weaknesses. They were given the information they needed on a【R24】______This was known as the 'top-down' approach and enabled them to do certain tasks but they were unable to recognise【R25】______Nor did they have any intuition or ability to make decisions based on experience. Rodney Brooks tried a different approach. Robots similar to those invented by Brooks are to be found on【R26】______where they are collecting information.
What is Chloe concerned about?
Labelthemapbelow.ChooseFIVEanswersfromtheboxandwritethecorrectletter,A-H,nexttoquestions11-15.AbiographyBfictionCmagazinesDnewspapersEnon-fictionFphotocopiersGreferencebooksHstudyarea
What does the charity Forward thinking do?
Choose THREE letters, A-E.Write the correct letters in boxes 24-26 on your answer sheet.Which THREE of the following statements are true as to the contemporary situation of Couran Cove Island Resort in the last paragraph?A Couran Cove Island Resort goes for more eco-friendly practices.B The accommodation standard only conforms to the Resort Development Spectrum of Phase 3. C Couran Cove Island Resort should raise the accommodation standard and build more facilities. D The principal group visiting the resort is international tourists. E Its carrying capacity will restrict the future businesses' expansion.
People receive plenty of information from news reports presented by journalists. However, some people claim that we cannot believe the news that is presented to us. What is your opinion on the issue? What qualities do you think journalists should have?
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO possible objections to a roof garden are discussed?A problems of accessB the cost of constructionC the time needed to install itD who will look after itE how to support the weight of it
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Completethetablebelow.WriteONEWORDONLYforeachanswer.
Labelthediagrambelow.ChooseNOMORETHANONEWORDfromthepassageforeachanswer.Writeyouranswersinboxes7-9onyouranswersheet.AmodelofanacrocanthosaurusDinosaur'snamecomesfromspines.Onetheory:theywerenecessarytoholdupa________whichhelpedcontrolbodyheat.Skullis________comparedwithrestofbody.________madeeasierbywidetailandhighlydevelopedmusclesinlegs.