The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry. Summarise t
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the new-born. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never disappear. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is the poverty of leisure time for young people, who are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
You are going abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in
your home while you are away.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain where you hide the keys
describe what your friend needs to do in your absence
say when you are coming back
You do NOT need to write any
addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Environment problems are too big to managed by individual persons or individual countries.in other words it is an international problem.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many believe that formal pen and paper examinations are not the best method to assess educational achievement. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while other people think this is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
· Ask for a different date to present your thesis
IN SOME COUNTRIES, THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PARENTS WHO ARE CHOOSING TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDRENTEHMSELVES AT HOME INSTEAD OF SENDING THEM TO SCHOOL. DO THE ADVANTAGES OF HOME EDUCATION OUTWEIGHT THE DISADVANTAGES.
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating harmful too much. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Students today can access information online , so libraries are not necessary . To what extedn do you agree or disagree.?
You are watching television and saw a program being shown early in the morning that contained a lot of violence. You believe the program is unsuitable for that time of day. Write a letter to the manager of the television station. In your letter :- Give reason for writing. Explain what you think the problem is with the program. Say what you would like the station manager to do.
People think that success in sports mainly depends on physical abilities while others think that there are other important factors. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people say newspapers are the best source of news but others say that the internet is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activites which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree?
The older people who need employment have to compete with younger pnes. What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
Many criminals commit further crime as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?
(QG) Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the same brands. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the governments to make it a legal requirement. To what exrent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Nowadays more and more older citizens who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?
Some people believe that entertainment such as film star pop musicians or sports star are paid to much money Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of jobs should be highly paid.?
Then, of course, consider the action prompt – to what extent do you agree or disagree? Well, what is it we’re agreeing or disagreeing with? There are essentially two parts to the statement – that working hours improve the economy, and that there are drawbacks to those long hours.
Many people today are worried about cyber crime such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does cyber crime cause and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
Museums for many years have been the places of knowledge and cultural exchange. Nowadays there are more and more resources on the Internet and museums will not be needed in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own country rather than sourcing staff from overseas.what are the advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people think that it is a good speed forward, while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You 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 this letter:
-describe the situation .
-explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
-say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
It is generally believed that some people are born with talents, for instance sport or music, and others are not. however, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sport person. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course.
Write a letter to the course lecturer.
Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having les time to concentrate on their as well as feeling under pressure. what are some of the causes of this ? what solutions could you suggest?
you are currently attending a course which is not the same as per the descripition in the admission brochure write a letter to the headmaster. in your letter
1. state which course you enrolled in
2. provide details about that noted differences
3. suggest what actions would you like him to take
write at least 150 words
Some people say that when deciding taxes, the government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers' money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many companies are now allowing employees to work from home at least part of the time. is this a positive or negative development?
Some believe that what is learnt at school is not useful at life and the most important lessons are learnt out of school. Do you agree or disagree?
Men and Women have different qualities. Therefore, some people think that some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree?
The older people who need employment have to compete with younger ones. What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries. What problem does this cause? What solution can you suggest?
You booked a two-week holiday to Sydney with Fly-by-Night Travel. You are not happy with the holiday — the flight was delayed, the hotel was noisy, and so on.
Write to Fly-by-Night Travel to complain about the holiday giving details about the problems. Request some compensation or refund
In many countries, the role of education is continuously evolving. Some people believe that traditional education methods, such as lectures and examinations, are the most effective ways to learn. Others argue that new technologies should be incorporated into the education system to enhance the learning experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In spite of many advances women have made in education and unemployment, they continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. What are the causes of this and what measures can be taken to solve?
You are desirous of improving the state of your local area for the youth.
Write a letter to the editor of a community magazine with ideas for how this could be done. In your letter,
write how the number of leisure facilities available can be increased
explain how these would benefit the area
suggest some possible ways by which young people can be involved
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative source of energy (wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
It’s important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments are necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Simon: Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are organizing a conference for your company. Write a letter to a colleague asking him/her to give a presentation during the conference. Describe what this conference is about. Why you want him/her to give a presentation. Give details about the conference
in some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness are decreasing. what do you think are the causes of these problems, and what measure could be taken to solve them.