The rise of social media has affercted personal relation ships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communicating outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, many actors and sports persons are highly paid as compared to other professionals. Many people think that they do not deserve the whopping income. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You need to take leave from your work for over one month for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your boss.
In your letter:
-explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
-explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away
-suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age group. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that the qualities of a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows average carbondioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kigdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Some people believe that increasing office hour is a reason for many social and personal problems and that is why the number of working hours a day should be reduced by 25%. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this reduction?
The table below shows information about age, average in come per person and population below poverty line in three states in USA.
Some people believe that cell phone should be for personal use only others however feel cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine. For someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 years old child.
Write a letter to the parents.
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you should be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Dear sir or Madam,
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
Some people think that success is mainly measured by how much money a person has. To what extent do you agree?
More and more women are managing to combine raising a family and following a career. Some people believe this is a challenge for women. Please give your suggestions about this challenge on a personal level and a national level.
The advent of the Internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Do you feel this working arrangement has more advantages or disadvantages? Share personal examples in your essay. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph gives information about percentage changes in total crime arrests for persons under 18 by locality, 1995-1998.
A person's worth seems to be judged by appearance and social status more than by traditional values of kindness, trust, and honor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that professional success depends largely on obtaining a good education, while others contend that personal talent and drive are more significant. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart illustrates distances traveled per person per week (in kilometers) in terms of 5 types of transport in the UK between 1990 and 2000.
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantage?
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.
Write at lease 150 words.
Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. To what extend do you agree with this opinion?
You and a couple of your colleagues would like to participate in a work-related seminar.
Write a letter to your colleague who is the person in charge of the seminar and ask for:
Detailed information regarding the dates
Program schedule
Enquire about cost and possible discounts for groups
Some people believe that students should choose their university major based on their personal interests, while others think it is better to choose a major that offers better job opportunities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about
poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person
who has complained.
In your letter,
– say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
– explain what action has been taken against the staff member
– offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
Some people think that social media websites are a great way to create networks whereas others think that personal meetings are the best means to have a social network. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A person's worth seems to be judge by appearance and social status more than traditional values of kindness, trust and honour. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there is a growing shift towards the use of cashless transactions. While some people argue in support of a cashless society, claiming that it is beneficial to citizens, others raise concerns about security. Which side of this argument do you, personally, agree with, and why?
Is is generally believed that some people are born with certain talent, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that can be taught to become a good sports person or musicians. Discuss both sides and your own opinion.
The rise of social media has affected personal, relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using socila meida for communication outweitght the disavantages.
‘Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ (John Dalberg-Acton) Explain the reasoning behind this statement. Argue that power does not necessarily degrade or weaken the morals of those who hold it. To what extent is it possible for someone to hold power without using it for their own personal gain?
It is important for people to take risks both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantage? Give reason for your answer and inclue any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the primary goal of education should be to prepare individuals to be useful members of society, while others argue that education should primarily focus on personal development.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personl qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case ? Is it a positive or negative development ?
“Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and employers do to reduce the problem?” Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is freedom of speech in free society. Now people are beginning to realize that without liberty will not attain good country. Personally, I tend to think that freedom of speech is important.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familer with. A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is imortant for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Most of the people believe money is a very important consideration when choosing a job as it can help you get a better lifestyle, however there are some who believe it is more important to have a job you enjoy an d not money will need to greater happiness and a more balanced personal life.discuss both views and give youerror own opinion
Being a celebrity –such as a famous film start or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
In some countries, governments are encouraging to people and factories move out in rural areas due to housing and transport issues. Discuss both views and give your personal example.
You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter:
Write the reasons for organizing the party
Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party
Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions
2. You received a letter from a friend who asked for a recommendation letter from you for the job that he/she is applying for.
Write a letter to the manager:
– Explain how well you know this person
– Describe how this person work
– Why you think this person is suitable for the job.
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organizations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
It's generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
To achieve personal happiness, the relationships we have with other people (friends, colleagues, family) are more essential than every other thing. Issues like wealth and occupations take the second place. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. you’ve found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you cannot go anymore
Say who can go instead of you
Say why this person is a good person to go with
Many people are using credit cards or loans to run up huge personal debts that they may be unable to repay. It should therefore be made more difficult for individuals to borrow large amounts of money. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
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 in Australia.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that the information may be relevant and useful, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
“You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone 10 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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,