You are working for a company. You need to take some time off and want to ask your manager about his
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you want to take time off
Give details of the amount of time you need
Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are seperated by distance. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Modern culture around the world have become similar when compared to the past. What are the reasons. Is it a positive development or a negative development, in your opinion.
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Samson,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
International travelling is becoming cheaper and more countries are opening doors to increase the number of tourist. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
**All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults.** **What are the reasons for this rise in obesity?** **How could it be tracked?**
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam.How true do you think this statement is? What measures sa governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Blood sports (any spots involving Killing or shedding of blood as bullfighting, cockfighting or hunting)have become hot topic for debate in recent years as society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed.blood sports should be banned. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR 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 protesting this development of a beautiful and necessary green space in your town Make suggestions for what people can of should do to stop the development.
Many small businesses today are being forced to close because they are unable compete with huge malls and mega stores. What problems does this cause and how can this problem be solved
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving chilren this message?
Many people feel that urban environments are more unhealty than they have ever been. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What measures can be effective tackling this problem?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as very wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the projected costing over the next five years in american dollar for three environmental projects for sustainable foresty. the pie chart shows the expected expenditure brealdown allocation for the year as the projects are set up.
Overpopulation of urban areas led to numerous problems . What are the problems faced by urban people due to overpopulation ? Suggest ways by which governments and individuals can tackle this problems ?
Mental health concerns are a growing issue for many people around the world. What ate some reasons for poor people mental health, and what can goverenments to do support citizens' mental.
Many people today prefer to watch film or TV shows alone at home instead of watching with other people. What are the disadvantages and advantages of this development?
some cultures, childrens are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Workers are more satisfied when they have many different types of tasks to do during the workday than when they do similar tasks all day long. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantage of this development outweighs the disadvantages?
children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion؟
Some people are of the opinion that women should play an equal role in police or military forces like the army. Others believe that this work is unsuitable for women. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 for government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some college freshmen find that the subjects they choose are not suitable for them. What are the causes for this? What can be done to solve the problems. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using smartphones. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think is a positive or negative development?
The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environ. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Today, people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on pp’s lives? To you agree or disagree
Environmental problems are too big for individuals countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. What is your opinion?
Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual persons or individual countries. In other words, it is an international problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Robot and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
The chart shows how plastic bottles are recycled. Write 150 words on this topic
Since traveling abroad has become relatively inexpensive more countries are opening their doors for foreign tourists. Is it a positive or negative trend? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
Some people think government should spent money on languages that are dying and a few number of people uses them, some think this is a waste of resources. Discuss both views and tell what's your take on this issue.
Many people believe that free public transportation should be available in most major cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The use of cell phones (mobiles phones) has grown rapidly in the past few years. People use them for both business and personal reasons. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the widespread use of cell phones (mobile phones)? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays most green energy is becoming evermore prevalent in both developed and developing countries. Some argue they greatly reduce cost ad better for the environment. Others believe they are a serious threat to energy security. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this be solved
Countries are becoming more and more sim ilar because people are able to
buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think it would be better for children to grow up in rural areas, while others think cities are the better environment for children. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What are the possible consequences?
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A lot of high schools nowadays offer their students career orientation by either giving certain universities chances for introduction and advertising or organizing field trips to a few universities. Some think students can benefit from these activities. Others reckon they are pseudo-effective. Which idea do you support? In about 350 words, write an essay on your ideas.
Some People have vehicle free days , banning cars,trucks and motorbikes in the city centre. Only buses , bicycles and taxis are permitted. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks.
For many employers, formal academic qualifications are becoming more important than experience? Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development
The development of tourism contributed to english becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some think that this will lead to english becoming only spoken language globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world.
Some people feel that entertainer (e.g film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss these two views and give your opinion.
With the help of the internet, many people have now started to communicate with others online comfortably rather than confronting them face to face. According to you, what are the advantages as well as disadvantages of communicating online?
Young people these days are more interested in improving the way they look than in developing their social skills. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve/reduce it?
`You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your situation
-Explain why you cannot continue at this time
-Say what action you would like to do