A growing number of people feel that animal should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as human while others argue that human must employ animals to satisfy their needs, including use for food and research. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Are computers an essential features of modern education? What subjects can be better taught using computers? Are there aspects of a good education that cannot be taught using computers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your son is learning a second language at school, but he needs some extra lessons.
Write a letter to a teacher asking for her help. In your letter
Explain why your son needs help
Ask the teacher about her teaching experience and methods
And suggest a possible schedule for the lessons.
You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include:
1. Details about the conference-
2. Why you want your colleague to give the presentation –
3. What arrangements you will do for this conference
Many people think that devices such as computers and cell phones bring more harm than profit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that government should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and school. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and the holiday
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many buildings, such as offices and schools, are being built with an open-space design. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
You have recently organized an event at a restaurant.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
• Give details about the event and how it went;
• Tell how you were pleased with the restaurant’s service;
• Suggest some improvements the restaurant could make.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience gained in the workplace. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Employes 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 this information may be relevant and useful,others disagree. Discuss both the views and your opinion also.
Some people think that young criminals should receive the same punishments as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident, as people all over the world wear the same fashions, use the same brands, have similar eating habits and watch the same TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
You are going to another country to study. you would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Give details of your study plan
Explain why you want to get a part time job
Suggest how your frined could help you find a job.
You recently did a short cookery courses a cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course write a letter to the coolest director at the cookery school in your letter describe what you enjoy about the course say how much cooking you have done since the course suggest another cookery course you do likes school to offer
Religious tourism is a significant aspect of global travel, attracting millions of visitors to sacred sites around the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of religious tourism.
In many countries, governments spend large sums of money on the arts and this is supported by some taxpayers as worthwhile. Others, however, think that this money would be better spent on health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance.
In your letter
introduce yourself
describe the training course and how it would benefit your work
explain why you need financial assistance.
You are planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some
sightseeing while you are there.
● Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
● Explain the purpose of the trip
: to buildup business in the food industry
● Ask about thing to do and see in the city
: to visit various types of restaurant chains and hotels, explore famous cusines, to know poular areas where people are visitng the most to enjot food
● Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit : to come with me for guidance of local areas as well spend some qualit time and create some unforgottable memories.
Some people think that living in a country is an interesting experience while some think that living where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that subjects such as Music, Arts, Drama and Creative Writing will contribute a great deal to children’s development; therefore they should take a large part of the school timetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Living a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause seious social problems, as well as as pratical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
> The maps below show the centre of a small town calles Islip as it is now, and the plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. >
Coutries with a long average working day are likely to be more economically successful than other countries, but many suffer from some negative social consequences as a result. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the life expectancy of people living in Asian regions from 1950 and predicts life expectancy until 2300. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
You are a foreign student. You want to join the club or society so that you can enjoy your time when you study there. Write to the student union manager. in your letter
Introduce yourself
Write about your hobbies and interests
Ask for information about clubs and societies
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a veryical city with multiple tall buildings, as compayto a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the individuals who make the most money are the most successful. Others believe that the most successful are those who contribute to society, such as scientists and teachers. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not improve people's life and, therefore, government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps illustrate detail plan of the port of the Liverton in 1980 and how does it appear today. Overall, it can be clearly seen, the area has been transpormed in to more residensial facilities and developing the flood prevention method. Furthermore, the bridge that connected to two river bank is built. When turnning to the first plan, in 1980 this area mainly used for exported and imported of goods.At that time two wharehouses were on north side of the river bank, one of them has been mordenized as a education centre. The other one has been replaced by the kid's playing area. Thea newly build building replace the crane which is using as a sailing club, on betwen education centre at the left side and right side of it has playing area. Apart from that, dramatical changes can be seen on the south side of the river bank. The wharehouse on the middle of the river bank has been renovated in the appartment while newly constructed hotel is appeard left side of it. Moreover, the parking facilities are provided next to the appartments. On the other hand, today, the area is prevented from flood by constructing the barrier.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important for children's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter,
say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs ....................,
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they di their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another county if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The graphs below ptovide information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2000 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2000 and 2010.
Some people argue that arts, such as painting and music, are a waste of money and the government should spend this money on other public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that annual exams are the best way of assessment while others believe that regular appraisals are better. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
The map below shows part of the town of Huntingdon, one as it is now and one showing proposed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if the wish. Discus both these views and give your opinion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in same place as other members of your family? Give repsons or examples to support your opinion?
Some people think that young people should folow tradtions of the society, while other people think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows personal savings as a percentage of persona! income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
Being a celebrity- such as a famous film star or sports personality-brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Some people believe that Arts (such as painting and music) do not improves people’ life and, therefore, government should not spent money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to reset the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task
Letter
You have heard a developer plans to build a shoppingbcentre near your home.
Write a letter to the council.
say how you heard about the plan
Explain how you feel about it
Ask for more information about it
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it’s only for people who have completed an elementary course. White a letter to the collage. Include: Explain why you are writing; Describe your circumstances; Ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course.