Some people think money is one of the most essential factors in promoting hapinness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards happiness?
many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Plastic shopping bags are used widely and have caused many environmemtal problems. Some say they should be band To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you.
Write a letter to a friend about the place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
“describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
Societies that don’t respect and honour their women can never make progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing excercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that modern technology is having a negative impact on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages”. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company.
We have been living in the nuclear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefit and risks associated with its use?
Please evaluate this essay. Space exploration costs tax payers an exorbitant amount of money each year. What are the advantages and disadvantages of spending money on the space exploration.
Recently you saw an article in a a newspaper about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In this letter, you should tell:
* How you know about this city/town
* What information was incorrect
* What the editor should do about this
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Chris,
Many young children have unmonitored access to the internet and are using the internet to socialize with others. What problems do children face while being online without the supervision of parents? How can these problems be solved?
The top pritority of businesses is making money,and they do not need to have social responsibilities.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
16.When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts say that cyclists should take exams before they are allowed to ride on public roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life.
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter:
– Describe what you did for your last birthday. - Went to Montreal to learn sking + explored the cisy and its food
– Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday - heard that we visited Quebec city, its would be great to see your photos
– Talk about something you are looking forward to - Looking forward to meet you on Diwali this year, as party will be at my vacation home in Muskoka.
Some people believe that fast pace and stress of modern life is having a negative effect on family life. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of quipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
-say what you want the shop or company to do
Nowadays, governments are trying to encourage people to use buses or subways for their daily travel. What are the advantages of forms of public transport like these?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to Public Park and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The most importamt aim of science should be to improve people's life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
To some people studyng the past is the best way to help young people function well in the modern world. to what extend do you agree or disagree? what other measures could be effective in helping young people to function well in the modern world?
Many developed countries are helping poor countries in the world.Some people insist financial aid cannot boost their economy alone.To what extent do you agree with this statement.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since there is computer technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that students should only study science subjects. Other subjects are not important to them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
People who do not use social media networks* will always fall behind in career development opportunities.' To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction?
There is a common trend for housing shortages in the city. What are the causes? What can be done to solve it?
These days many young people are spending less time doing outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and enjoing nature. What are the reasons for it? How can we encourage them to do more of these activities?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You have just come back from a holiday overseas. When you arrived back, you discovered that the airline had lost your suitcase.
Write to the Customer Relations department of the airline. In the letter,
explain the situation
describe the suitcase and its contents
say what you want the airline to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
1-04: Task 1
letter to a friend asking for his help to make a website.
In your letter, you should:
describe what kind of website you want
say when you want the site to be done
explain how vital the website is to you.
ome people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on streets. Still, there are robberies that happen inside houses. What do you think is the best thing a person can do to ensure his/her own security? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write papers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Email is a fast and convenient way to communicate, and written letters aren’t needed anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
When you learn a foreign langualge ,all four skills (listening ,reading ,speaking and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•tell your friend about your planned party
•ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
•ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
1.Every year more and more students choose to study online rather than attend classes on campus. Why do you think students prefer to study online? What can universities do to attract students to study on campus?
some people believe that face to face communication is always more powerful than written communication.To what extend do you agree or diagree?
many universities professional cannot find the jobs in their choosen profession.what factors may have cause this situation and what in your opinion should be done about it.
Recently, many people know a few of their neighbors. What is the cause of the problem? What can be done to solve the problem? Give reasons for your answer and an example from your own experience.
A gratuity, or tip, is an amount of money given to a waiter or server in a restaurant in addition to the cost of the bill. In some countries, tipping is customary. In other countries, it is not. What is your opinion of the custom of tipping? What are the positives and negatives? If you are in a foreign country where tipping is customary, do you believe you should tip, even if it is not customary in your home country?
In many countries today, crime novels and tv crimes dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and tv shows are so popular? What is your opinion of crime friction and tv crime dramas?
Parents are busy nowadays and they are not able to give time to their children. So they are becoming indisciplined and careless. What do you think are the main factors behind this? What remedial actions can be taken by the parents?
People who live in cities often complain about traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?
There is a considerable amount of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having othe undesirrable effects on people's health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The most crucial factor of a person ‘s life is his or her time at the workplace and life becomes meaningless when there is no job satisfaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Cycling is a healthier and more environmentally friendly means of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?
You have recently noticed that your computer is getting too slow and out-of-date. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:-
- explain the problems with your computer
- give some examples of how this has affected your work
- make some suggestions for what can be done to help address this issue.