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 and see Chris at a different time.
Begin your letter as : Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
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 more accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities, The latter being regarded as a taboo subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Many students are studying abroad as part of their degree programs. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
Nowadays, most companies improve their living standards through economic development. However , some social values are lost as a result. Do you think that the advantages of the phenomenon out weigh the disadvantages?
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your
letter:
● tell him/her about the problem with your photos
● say which photo you would like him/her to send you
● explain why you need this photo.
A healthy person is often described as a person who has a good diet, gets a lot of exercise and avoids stress. what do people do to stay healthy in your country?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leavingexplain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will costask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Some people think that success in left comes from hard work and determination while others think that there are more important factors such as many appearance. Discuss both view 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 si therefore necessary for the government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Celebrities such as singers and film stars earn too much money, buy too many goods and care too little about other people. To what extent do you think this is true? Should anything be done to change the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government investments in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a wate of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Differents between countries are becoming less evidence as nations are displaying the same kind of style on the television. To what extent do the advantages outweighs the drawback.
We have been living in the nuclear age now for over a half century. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on earth ? What are the benefits and risk associated with its use?
Social media addiction: Many people believe that social networking sites such as Facebook have a negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple who lives in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
1)Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
2)Say what else you could do for the family
3)Give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear ………………….,
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interest in helping
Give details suitable past experience
Suggest ways you might help with the event
There are an increasing number of serious crimes committed each year. While some people say that the best way would be to use death penalty as a deterrant, many people say that other measures will be needed.Discuss both views
The two charts display the the total energy expenditure and electricity creation of the world since last year. Overall, oil was the most consumed item around the globe, while coal was the most used item for electricity production.Other sources experienced slight increases over the course of a period. In world energy consumption, oil was mostly consumed(34.3), followed by coal(25.1) and gas(20.9). The rest of the sources like nuclear, hydro and renewable wastes were utilized in very minute amounts. In total work energy generation, coal(39.8)was used almost double the amount as compared to energy expenditure, followed by gas(19.6). Other sources like hydro and nuclear were used in the same amount 16.1 and 15.7 respectively. Oil was used almost five times less as compared to energy consumption which is 6.7. Other items were used in the least amount which is 2.1.
some people support modern developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creation pf new types of fruits and vegetables. However, other people oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems- To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, in many families both parents need to have jobs. What are some of the problems associated with both parents working, and what are some of the possible solutions? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some think that people can be encouraged to live healthy through sporting events such as Olympics or World Cup. Others think that there are more better ways to encourage adults for exercise. Discuss both views and state you opinion.
Adults are engaged in some kinds of work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. Others consider it as a valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views.
You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family.
Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter:
•Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner
•Explain why you have been so busy
•Arrange a time to visit
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,
In most elementary and high schools in Asia, students are required to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms?
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Thank him/her for the invitation
- Explain why you cannot come
- Ask him/her about other time to visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follow:
Rear ....
Exreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The table shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished.The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visits during the same two periods.
Some parents believe that children should help with washing-up, cleaning and other jobs in the house as soon as they are old enough to. What is your opinion?
The pie chart shows how people use four modes of transport in the city of Edmonton,as well as how the table shows data from five different driving reasons.
certain individuals ascertain that there are benefits to communities by doing research with microbes like bacteria or viruses. Others, however, feel that this is harmful and must be avoided. Express your thoughts on both sides and give your own perspective. Use your own life references to support your arguments.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian coountries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
The maps below show the centre of a small town calld Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Some people think that it is better to choose friends who always have same opinions as them, other people believe it’s good to have friend who disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● tell him/her how you found out
● explain how you feel about the news
● organise to meet your friend for a celebration.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________, (301)
Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Others prefer to livewith their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you prefer? Use reasons and examples to support your answer
some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible.others believe that some information is too valuable to be shared freely. discuss both views and give your own opinion
It is observed that communication between family members in today's time is less as compared tothe past. However, some people do not think so. Do you agree or disagree?
To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insect as a food source. However, some people believe that insect are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drowbacks of eating insects?
The line graphs show the proportion of the population living in the cities across four different countries in Asia between 1970 and 2020, and expected to 2040, with 10-year intervals.
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
• explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
Some people think that governments should invest more in public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music and paintings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Nazym
some people think that arts subjects such as Drama and Music are an important part of a school education. Others, however, think that they are a waste of time and resources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently booked apart-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
·say which part-time course you booked
·explain why you need to cancel your booking
·ask about booking a different course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows：
Dear Sir or Madam,
A new generation of entrepreneurs believe that privately funded space tourism will be the next exciting development in space explonation. How true do you think this is? How would space tourism affect space explonation as we know it today? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant from your own knowledge or experience.
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What effect will this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.