You recently borrowed an item of clothing from a friend. While you had this item, it was damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should:
• apologise for damaging the item of clothing
• explain how it became damaged
• say what you will do to fix the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
some people say tht the main environmental probles pf our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to trav a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.el to or work in
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requiremnet. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Giving detailed descriptions of crime by newspapers and television, someone says it could make bad consequence; this kind of media should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that no one should do the same job forever, While others belelive that doing the same job is beneficial for the individual, company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunityto help others. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some people say that advertising is highly successful at persuading us to buy things. Others think advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both of these points of view and give your opinion.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater that it used to be. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your friend from an English speaking country . Write him/her a letter and invite your friend. Explain what happens at the party describe the tradition and why itʼs important in your country say why itʼs important for your friend to be there .
some peolpe say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of paticular species of plants and animals. others say thar that are more important environmental problems. discuss both views? and give your own ipnion?
General Training
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
Some people believe tertiary education should be free, but others say universities should charge students. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. write a letter to your boss.
explain why you want to reduce your working hours. say which hours you would like to work, describe how your part-time studies world kenefit your employer.
Some people say material possessions are very useful in bringing us happiness, but others argue that they are useless in terms of providing happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say that the best way to improve the overall general health of the public is to offer more sports facilities. Others say that this would have little effect and other measures are necessary to improve public health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to suprise birthday party for him.
Write a letter to chris’s parents. In your lattter
- Say why you think chris will enjoy the surprise party
- Explain why you won’t be able to attent the party
- Give details of a plan to see Chris at different time.
some people believe tertiary education should be free, but others say universities should charge students. discuss both viwes and give your opinin.
Some people say that students who achieve the highest score in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people say that the Internet is making the world smaller by bringing people together. To what extent do you agree that the internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another?
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in town and cities to build more houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living . What is your opinion about this? What other times in history would be interesting to live in?
Some people believe that the main purpose of education is to prepare a useful member for society. Others say that they study in order to achieve their personal goals.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that's why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
You have recently used a moving company to move your household items to a new place and they have been damaged in transfer. Write a letter to the company’s manager and say
– When and where did it take place?
– What is your complaint?
– Suggest a reasonable solution.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever befare. Sorne people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more e/derly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that it’s important to have a lot of money to be happy. To what extent do you agree with this statement? What other things can make you happy?
Some people believe that educating people about the natural world is the most effective way to protect the environment. Other say there are more effective ways to protect the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the study of science should be mandatory in schools, whereas others argue that it is unnecessary . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
• say how much cooking you've done since the course
• suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
– thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it
– describe some other presents that you received
– explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You rent an apartment. you want to tell your landlord that you are happy with the apartment in general, but there are some small repairs that need to be carried out. write a letter to your landlord. In your letter say what you like about the apartment , describe the repairs that need to be made and explain how the repairs will improve your quality of life.
You have recently taken a two-day course.
Write to the course organiser to give your feedback. In your letter:
give details of the course
say what you liked or disliked about it
suggest some improvements to the course.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects, other people think that in today's word, subjects like science and technology are more important than history Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some say that people working in different job roles should get different amount of holiday time. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an aging population creats problem for givernment, other people think there are benefits If society has more elderly people.
To what extent do this advantage of heavinv an aging population outweigh the disadvantage.
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school .other , however , say that cooepration and team working skills are more important. Discuss bothe sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Some people say that a young person should spend time building a successful career. Others think that spending time with friends and family is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates prblems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outwegh the disadvantages?
Topic: employers sometimes ask people applying for personal information such as theirs hobbies and interests and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both this views and give your own opinion.
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to teh manager of the online store. In your letter
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
say what happened because of the problem
explain what you would like the company to do.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
SOME PEOPLE SAY STUDYING IN A GROUP IS THE BEST WAY TO STUDY. OTHER PEOPLE SAY THAT STUDYING ON YOUR OWN IS BETTER. DISCUSS BOTH POINTS OF VIEW AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine
for someone to live with a family for six months and look
after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
In your letter
· explain why you would like the job
· give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
· say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Discussion Essay Questions Some people say that industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty, but some other people argue that industrial growth is leading to poverty and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particulat species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important envirnmental problems. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Recently , doctors say that people do not get enough exercise. What are the causes of this trend? What ways can they be solved.
some people believe that it's acceptable for the media to publish the details of famous people's private lives. Others say that it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so sommon that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.