Some people say that no one should do the same job forever while others believe that doing the same job is beneficial for the individual, company and society. Discuss both view and give your opinion?
Some students take 1 year of between finishing school and going to universities,in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outwiegh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows the water supply in Australia at present and in the future.
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being over weight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society. How can this problem be solved.
8.Some people argue that government should not pay money for the international aids when there are some disadvantaged people in their own country, such as the homeless and the unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A person should never make an important decision alone. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary forgovernments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this opinion ?
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019.
Some people think that individuals and society would benefit if employees had only six hours to work daily. Others disagree with this. What is your opinion?
Parents, particularly mothers, do not go to work to take care of family. Some people say that the government should give some money to those parents. do you agree or disagree with the satement? give reasons to your answers and give example to support your views.
The chart below shows the percentage of the day working adults spent doing different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008 (Steve no copyright)
Companies invest millions of dollars in advertising to persuade consumers to buy their products. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages for the consumer? Nazym
Conventional medication has failed to find lasting remedies for human disease and suffering. So, we have turned to alternative therapies, yoga and the like. What do you think are the reasons for this change?Are these alternative therapies really benefiting people?
The best way for employers to make their workforce happy is allow them more flexible working hours? To what extend do you agree ? What other measures could be effective?
“Some people believe that it is good 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.”
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter ;
Remind him when and where you met
Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical health in many developed countries is now falling. What are the reasons for this and how can the problem be tackled?
Your child is going on a trip to a nature reserve organised by a local youth club. The club leader is looking for parents to travel with the group and you will like to go.
Write a letter to the leader of the youth club. In your letter
Say why you want to go on the trip
Describe what you could do to help during the trip
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your e mail describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
You have decided to leave your current job even though
you enjoy it.
Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In
your letter:
• Tell the manager about your decision and the reason
for it
• Describe what you learnt in your current job
• Ask the manager to write a reference letter to help
you with future employment.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best road to a success career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The tv and the internet provide opportunity to ordinary people to become famous.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant
Some people believe that students should focus solely on academic subjects, while others think it is equally important for them to learn creative skills like painting, music, and drama. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people believe that the world’s most urgent problems can only be solved by international collaboration. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the places in which UK people gained access to the internet from 1990 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant. Thu Ha
n the past when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development
Nowadays, it’s not only large companies that might be able to make movies. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think that it’s a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
Being a celebrity –such as a famous film star or sports personality. Brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity bring more benefits or more problems?
Some people say that history is one of the most important subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. 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.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interestes in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
ome people prefer to work in the same type of job throughout their lifetime while others like to change the type of job they do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
International travel and tourism have become easier and more affordable. Do you think this is a positive or a negative delopment?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently had a negative experience at a local restaurant. Write a letter to the owner of the restaurant. In your letter,
•describe what made your experience negative
•describe what would have made the experience better
•ask him for an apology and a refund Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Some people believe that individuals are born with leadership skills. Do you agree or disagree with this view. Is there any other way by which the leadership qualities can be developed
some people think that men and women have different qualities, there fore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of e-book cone the decline in paper books. Some people see this is a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should write at least 150 words.
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extend do you agree?
You have bought a new camera but when you got home you found it had some problems. You returned to camera and spoke to the company representative a weird ago but the camera has still not been repaired
Write letter to the company
In your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain the situation
•say what action you would like the company to take
Some people believe that children should be required to learn a second language in primary school. Others think it is better to wait until secondary school. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comprisions where relevant
Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• Identify a colleague who you think should be best employee
• Explain what the job of this colleague involve.
• Give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as best employee.
The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1970 to 2020 according to United Nations statistics.
Some people feel that school should teach children how to be good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What skills people need to be a good parent?
Why is mass media important? Is it primarily a positive or negative influence? Give your opinion based on your own knowledge or experience
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT MUSIC, ART AND DRAMA ARE MORE IMPORTANT AS OTHER SCHOOL SUBJECTS, ESPECIALLY AT PRIMARY LEVEL. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?