In many cities the construction of new houses and office buildings is not controlled. This leads to people building in whatever style they want without thinking about design. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
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
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
-Say what would you do differently than last year
-Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
-Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic: (30 pts) Leaders and directors in organizations are normally older people. Some people think having a younger leader would be better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today prefer socializing online rather than socializing in local communities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject are rather than create a border range of subjects. To what extend do you agree or disagree
In some countries, university students live far away from home and in another city or country while studying. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parent's pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to da a career in sports? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience?
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meeting. Do you advantage of of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men, even though in many developed countries the workforce is over 50 percent. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?
People doing dangerous sports like bungee jumping, scuba-diving should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives for these people. Do you agree or disagree?
Childern have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six right up untill the age of eighteen. What are the advantages and disadvantages if making childern do exams
3.In many countries, criminal novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime drama?
Fast food is becoming a part of people's daily life everwhere, and this has had negative effects on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?
Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Many students start looking for jobs as soon as they graduate. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantage?
creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restriction on what they do to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many countries around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a negative effect on the population as a whole?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Some companies blocks their employees from using social media and web sites such as facebook. Do you think managers should trust employees to use time wisely, or do you think it is smart of companies to blocks access to some sites? Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree ? Which type of worker do you think should benefit from early retirement ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
n some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Parents should encourage their child to spend less time in studying in more time in doing physical activities.to what extent do u agree or disagree.
Hosting an international sporting event such as the Olympic Games is good for the country, regardless of the potential negatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what citizens are saying and doing (for instance, through cellphone tracking and security. cameras. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some poeple think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some governments say how many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometime necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree.
Young people spend too much time and money following fashion trends (clothing, technology). To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
SCHOOL TEACHERS USED TO BE THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION. HOWEVER, SOME PEOPLE ARUE THAT TEACHERS ARE NOT AS IMPORTANT AS BEFORE AS THE INCREASING VARIETY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
Some people think that the government should put a tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to eat food that is good for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?
The only way to improve safety in our roads is to give stricter punishment for driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
lt is important for реор/е to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do уои think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people feel that movies and TVshows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times. To what extend do you agree?
Some people believe that the death penalty can reduce crimes. Do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that toruist do not learn anything during their holidays, while others believe that they learn a lot. discuss both sides.
More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
Prison is the best punishment for criminals. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement. Gives reasons for your answer and include any relavent examples from you own knowledge or experience.
Your friend has a problem at work. He has written to you a letter and asked for advice about the ways to solve it.
Write to him. In your letter:
• Tell him that you understand the problem;
• Tell about similar case that you experienced in the past;
• Suggest possible ways to solve the problem.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantage？
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduatesbhave led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history and only offer practical degree coursesbthat maximises chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
(2024) You have taken a cruise on a holiday and have been disappointed with the experience.
Write a letter to the cruise provider. In your letter, say:
what went wrong how you felt about it
what do you want to be done about
Some people believe that museums should be free for everyone and not charge an entry free. To what extent do you agree?