Due to the growth of the Internet, newspaper publishers will soon stop printing paper editions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The news about violent crimes may frighten people or, on the contrary, encourage them to commit a crime. Therefore, some believe that these types of news should not be reported in newspapers or on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives data about the popularity (proportion of people doing regularly)of various sports in different countries.The graph shows the amount of time that people in those countries spend reading books,newspapers or internet articles per day.There is also a table showing the average price of books.
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilites for shoppers could be improved.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:say in general what you like about shopping in your area
, say what is wrong with the facilities,
suggest how they can be improved
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers. What is the reason for this? Is it a good idea to copy famous personalities
Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (Duc)
Some say that news has no connection with most people’s lives and it is a waste of time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programs. Do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job in the city post office during your holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the post office. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• explain what experience and special skills you have
• explain why you are interested in the job
newspapers and television news programs do not effect most people therefore spending time on reading and watching Tv is a waste of time.to what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In future ,nobody will buy printed book or newspaper because they will be able to read everythung they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programmes on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
Nguyen Hong Son Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about the news. However, others believe that they can learn the news more effectively through other media. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have heard about plans to build new apartments in a public park near your home. You want to give your opinion about this.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain how you learnt about these plans
Say what you think of the park
Give our opinion on the plans
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do you think that there is too much emphasis on bad news these days?
you should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an aticle in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your coinith all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter say which points in the article you agree with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people say that printed newspapers are no longer necessary in the modern world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that news has no connection with people’s lives; so it is a waste of time to read newspapers and watch television news programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although more and more people get the news on internet, the newspaper will be important in the future. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other medias. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many countries, very few young people read newspapers or follow the news on TV. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? #184
In the future, nobody will buy printed books or newspapers because people will buy and read everything online without paying. to what extent do you agree?
Some people think that detailed crime reports on newspapers and TV can have many disadvantages. To what extent do you agree/disagree?
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper:
- Where did you hear this news and your opinion?
- The reason why you protest it
- Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
describe who the person is and how you know them;
describe their contributions to the community;
explain why you think they deserve the reward.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books beacause they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that the government should stop TV and Newspaper from showing crimes because media coverage of violent crimes is frightening people and encouraging criminals. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consequences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: Some people think that the detailed description of crimes on newspapers and TV has bad consequences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Newspapers and television proghrams do nopt effect most people therfore spending time on reading and watching tv is a waste of time. to what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think news has no connection to peoples live so it is a waste of time to read news in newspaper and watch news programme in television .To what extend do you agree or disagree
Every year your company organize a sports event for a local community but this year they can't do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this:
-Express your feelings about missing the sports event
-tell them your plan for the next year
-explain how this sports event is useful
News stories on TV and the newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures so we will see Landis pictures are more effective than words. What’s your opinion about it?
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,.
You had a good meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper to give the feedback: • Where the restaurant located • What you had for the meal • Why do you recommend this restaurant to othe
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:
What activities you have planned
When the first meeting takes place and where
Dear Sir,
You read an article in a news paper about a city . Some of the information in that article is wrong. Write a letter to the newspaper editions.
You have recently visited a building which is of historical importance and came to know that it's in bad condition. Write a letter to local newspaper office. Which building it is? What are the problems? What do you expect them to do?
In the future, nobody will buy printers newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything, they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town center's in your country all look similar to each other . You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter 1.Say which point in the article you agree with 2.Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town center’s . 3. Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
You have read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centre in your country all look very similar to each other.you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.inyour letter.
Say which pointsin the article you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most othet town centres.
Offer to give guide tour to the writer of the article.
New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompained by pictures. Some peple say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
in the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because thay will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read news in the newspaper and watch news program on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
explain why you are interested in the job
Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Vy
The diagram below shows how newspapers are recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Give detail information about the crimes in the newspaper and on television has the bad consequences.Some suggest that govenment should impose some resptrictions.To what extent you agree or disagree.
It is suggested that all young adults should undertake period of unpaid work, helping people in the community.Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the young people? Some people say that E books and technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are reading news online, but newspapers are still the main source of news for most people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?