The table below shows the type of accommodation chosen by foreign students studying English in the city of Hamilton and other related information.
Nowadays, as a part of education process, students work at a company for a short period of time without pay. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have been working for a company for some time, and other rival companies are willing to
employ you with a higher salary for all the practical experience you have gained.
Write a letter to your company manager and in your letter
• Explain the situation
• Say what you would like the manager to do (increase the salary etc.)
• Say what action you would take in case the manager fails to meet your demands
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that attending to school right now would not be dangerous for students and the society. Others think that because of the covid-19, this could be really harmful. What is your opinion?
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation. Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
•Explain the situation
•Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
•Ask for a different date to present your thesis
It is absolutely true fact that people cannot but imagine their lives without music. It totally interferes in each sphere of human life. What are the most popular music styles today?; Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples f'rom your own experience or knowledge.
Some people say that the government should make public transportation free for all users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
Some people feel that life was better in the past when we had less modern technology because things were simpler and less complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Most people in the world need to work in order to lead a decent life or even just to survive. Many workers are motivated by money: if the job pays well, they are willing to do it. However, some people are not concerned with the size of their pay packet: they simply enjoy their job and choose to do it whether they earn a high salary or not. What is more important – salary or job satisfaction? Discuss and give reasons for your answer.
Some people think young people are suitable for learning foreign languages. Some Being celebrity -such as a famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being celebrity brings more benefits or problems
The office building where you work doesn't have any parking spaces available for employees. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain the problem
- suggest a solution
- say how on-site or nearby parking would benefit employees.
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter • describe the problem. • explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. • say what you would like the manager to do.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiene.
Some people believe that it is important for children not to play video games but to spend time outdoors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign langulage can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think the best way to improve road safety is to increase minimum legal age for driving cars and motorcycles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it w more effective for students to study in grou while others believe that it is better for them to study alone.Discuss both views and give your opinion
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the diadvantages?
Some think that resident should be responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others says it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts and table below show the percentage of customers choosing different kinds of websites when shopping online and the percentage of customers shopping online for different reasons in two countries in 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In Some Countries,More and more people are becoming interested in finding out abut the history of the house or building they live in what are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
You saw an advertisement for a short course in computer programming located in another city.
Write a letter to the course administrator and ask for more information.
In your letter:
introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the course
ask for details about the course schedule and accommodation options
ask about the total cost and any entry requirements
The only reason why people work hard is to earn money and there is no other reason for doing so. To what degree do you support or oppose this idea?
The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement. Moreover, it has become a status symbol. Its use, though, has impacted negatively on city centres as a whole. What are some serious problems brought about by private motor vehicle use? How can its use be reduced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. to some extent 1: metro train , reduce time , traffic , pollution 2: more buses , to reach every place , flights , taxi
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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,
Studies suggest that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, young people leave their homes in rural areas to move to cities for work or study What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think advantages of moving to cities outweigh disadvantages
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
* describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake
* give instructions about how to care for your pet
* provide contact details for when you are away
Some people believe that visiting other countries (for travel or academic exchange) is the best way to learn about foreign cultures, while others argue that language study is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is better to work in one organisation while others think that it is better to work for different organisation. Discuss both the view and give your opinion
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. Theysay that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legalrequirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more oftheir waste?
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
people say that the development of technology means that people no longer need to learn the skill of handwriting. Others believe that it is still necessary for people to learn how to write by hand. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The internet has become so efficient and popular that many people rely on it for learning. Some suggest that it could replace the use of books as the main source of knowledge for education. Do you support or oppose the opinion? Explain your position.
nowadays because of digital technological it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. do you think this is possitive or negative
The table gives some of the results of two surveys of a city’s residents, asking for their opinions about certain aspects of living in the city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently seen an advertisement in a local newspaper for a part-time job at a pharmacy. Write a letter to the hiring manager to apply for the position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.
Describe your qualifications and experience relevant to the job.
Request further details about the job and the application process.
Ins some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films, TV, and computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
You have received an important document that needs to be translated. Write a letter to your friend and ask him/her to translate this important document for you.
In your letter, explain -
•why it is important for you
• how fast you need it back
• why you need his/her expertise
Some people believe that reading stories from story book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. What extent do you agree or disagree.
In order to properly learn a foreign language, it is necessary to live in a county where that language is spoken. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think living in a big city is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house. Does renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
•explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
• what you want the new uniform to be like
• and give some suggestions to handle the situation
Some people say that music is a good way of brining people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local council has advertised for volunteers to teach on a basic English programme for refugees. You would like to do some work for this programme in your free time. Write a letter to the programme coordinator. In your letter explain why you would like to do unpaid work on this programme describe why you are a suitable candidate say when you are available to teach. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows: Dear...