Some people believe that schools should focus more on teaching students how to be competitive, while others think that cooperation and teamwork skills are more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people like to go on holiday abroad, while others believe it is better to visit places within their own country. Discuss boh views and give your own opinion.
You have just invited your friend to great bank opening. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter
Host information
Guest of honor
Directions
Many criminal commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison What do you think are the causes of this ? What effects will they have on society?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• apologize for being late
• explain the reason why you were late
• suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from --DELETED LINK-- It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, old or traditional languages are dying out or being forgotten, especially by younger people. Is this an acceptable development which occurs inevitably, or is it something which we should try to prevent?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programes (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
In many places, people's lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, a lot of buildings,such as offices and schools, are now being built with an open plan design. Why is that? Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
You have just received an invitation to an art exhibition. You would like more details about the event before you decide to go.
Write a letter to the organiser asking for more details. In your letter
• thank them for the invitation
• ask what kind of art will be on display and the size of each section
• ask if any of the artists will be present
“Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people ? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outwaigh the disadvantages?
Some countries require students to study foreign languages, while others think it is not necessary. Discuss both cases and give your 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 than it used to be. Others say that people only continue their educatiok because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
You rented a car from a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a letter to the company and in your letter.
Explain when and from where you rented it
Describe how the accident happened
what kind of action did you take after the accident
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parent's absence. Discussion
You are moving to a new country ,write a letter to the accommodation agency to rent a house In your letter describe Yourself and your family Which area you would like to live in And what facilities you need in the house.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rahter than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
* Thank him/her for the invitation
* Explain why you cannot come
*Ask him/her about other times to visit.
In the past people believed that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas of life; nowadays there is less certainty that it is so. In what areas do you think the most important progress has been made so far? In what areas more needs to be done?
Fresh water has become a global problem for the world. What are the reasons of it? What measures government and individuals should take to resolve this?
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.
You have just started a course in a college which has not sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Say why you are interested in this sports club
Ask some questions about the club
Example- facilities, members, costs
It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Digital communication technology such as e-mail, instant messaging and social media has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reason for your answers and include examples and from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for children to learn the diffrence between right and wrong ar an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what wxtent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children
some experts believe that it is better for chileren to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
User Some people think the manufacturers and shopping malls should sell fewer packaged products while others argue that people have the responsibility to buy products with less packaging. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Parents should encourage children to spend less time on studying and more time on doing physical activities. Do you agree or disagree？
people attend collage or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend collage or university? Use specific reasons and example to support that.
It is often cited that “Not everything that is learned is contained in books”. According to many, we learn most of the things from our own experience while others believe that books are our main source of knowledge. Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
Over consuming sugar is unhealthy. Some people think that the government should take responsibility to control it. Others think that individuals should take responsibility for sugar intake. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for his/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...............,
Fresh water has always been a limited source in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand, what measurements can governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
These days everyone seems to have more possessions(e.g. computers, cars, mobile phones, etc) Our strong desire to own these things is making us less aware of important personal qualities such as kindness and concern for others. Do you agree or disagree?
It is argued that non -academic subjects like physical education, cookery and home science should not be taught at school and the sole focus should be on academic subjects considering the growing burden on children's minds. 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 governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Question: Many people ate working at home rather than in workplace. Some people believe this will bring benefits to the worker and their families, but others suggests it will cause stress in the home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that music should be taught in school while others believe it is better to focus on the sciences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theater, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In many countries, people are now living longer than before. Some peple say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
There are more and more negative news.Some think that would harm the individual and the society.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that women should stay at home and should take care of children, while others believe that women should work. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that paying tax is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibilities towards our society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
While some believe that the best way to learn about current events is through newspapers, others think that they can learn new better through other forms of media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that music should be taught in schools while others belief it is better to focus on the sciences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that news media affects people in negative ways but others disagree and say that it is also positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.