These days, some schools do not have enough money to pay for all the programs that they think are necessary for their students. As a result, some schools are considering allowing advertisements in their buildings. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
Working from home is a popular way for professionals to work these days because it is convenient. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
These days, in many countries fewer and fewer want to became teacher, particularly in secondary school. what are the reason for this, and how could the proble, be solved.
The chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things In shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter:
• suggest how you could help her in her home
• say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
These days in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?
These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this outwiegh the disadvantages
These days, children tend to spend a great deal of time playing computer games. Some believe this is a beneficial trend while others think it is detrimental. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruits and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008
These days, many university courses are offered through the internet . Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while othersclaim that there are significant disadvantages.
Now a days people make new friends through social networks and Internet chat groups. some people think this is good other think that face to face interaction is essential discuss both views and give your opinion.
The internet has brought about many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Do these developments have more advantages than disadvantages?
These days, more and more people are goiung to other countries for significant period of time, either to find job or to study. there are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for letting you stay with them.
refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
invite your friend to visit you
These days, the wealthy in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh he economic advantages?
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised fro someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter
- Suggest how you could help her in her home
- Say why you would liek to do this work
- Explain when you will and will not be available
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative trend?
These days people are using the Internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face-to-face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006.
it is common these days to see celebrities advertising different products. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
In ancient times, major population thrived in a small communities where everyone knew each other. In these days, most of the people live in urban areas such as capital cities and are not much aware of other people around them. What were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small communities?
Students these day love to go study abroad. Studying and living in a foreign country is a very beneficial thing to do. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons and examples from your own experience.
As the graduation day draws near, you have to apply for a library card for your graduate thesis.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the library. In your letter
Explain your situation
Inquire about to the required materials and the required procedures
Express your thanks
In the future,people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or by using phone. do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Some children spend hours every day on their phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive ar negative development?
For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home.
Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter,
explain why you were late for the last seven days
apologise for the delay
assure your manager that you will be on time from now on
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
General task 1
Your next door neighbour own a small dog that bark throughout day and night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog.
Your reason for writing.
What you would like to happen.
A nice respectful style.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in yourtown, has
advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day
next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett.In your letter
• suggest how you could help her in her home
. say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be availabl
With the popularity of English growing by the day it is becoming a global language. Many people now neglect their own mother tongue and prefer to learn English. What are the problems that could arise if everyone adopts English as a language? Offer some solutions to this problem.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five protains of fruits and vegatables per day in the UK from 2001 and 2008
Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is longer. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees?
These days people are living into their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care for the elderly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly members or should the government be held responsible?
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Others believe that students should spend their whole day on academic studies. Discuss both the views and state your opinion?
Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In many large cities, people waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion- one the roads. What are the causes of this? What solution can you suggest?
These days, more people are going to university than in the past. They start work later in life and with higher qualifications. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a major flaw. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like to company to take.
In some countries, people these days spend little time with their children. What are the causes of this? Whome does this affect more, parents or children?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
•explain your position
•apologies and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
•ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Many cities have vehicle-free day, which encourages citizens to take bus, cycle or take taxi to go out. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend and thank her for the invitation;
explain why you cannot come;
propose to meet on other day;
Some psychologist think that the best way to overcome the stress of everyday life is to spend a portion of the day doing absolutely nothing. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend. In this letter:
Asking him or her to bring some things from home which you are need
Saying why you need them
Making arrangement to meet
Mobile phones have made life easier: anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently organised an all day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
* Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
* Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
* Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in futures.
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
People use computers more extensively these days than ever before, and it is so extensive in our modern world that even children have access to these devices to play games or watch videos. This essay discusses the disadvantages of playing digital games on computer devices by youngsters and suggests some measures to reduce such negative effects.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either, to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also see some difficulties discuss of advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.