The growth of consumerism has led to a throw-away culture where people are more concerned with acquiring material possessions than protecting the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
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. Berrett. 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
Question: Over-fishing has become a very common practice in many countries. ● Why is so? ● What do you think are the effects of over-fishing?
Today, people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on pp’s lives? To you agree or disagree
Many people these days have computers, laptops, telephones at their homes for work. Do you think working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons.
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.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring bout a change. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals species some people say it's too layer to do anything but this problem other believes that effective measure can be taken to restrified the situation discuss both view and give your opinion?
Every man has a right to proper healthcare.However,private hospitals nowadays are so profit oriented that they are distracted from providing proper healthcare facilities. In your opinion,is this profit making tendency a hindrance to proper healthcare ?
International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. It has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the problems of international tourism outweigh its advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The internet has made knowledge immediately available through computers and smartphones all over the world. Much of the information is free. Discuss the both advantages and drawbacks of this trend.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “When people succeed, it is entirely because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with their success.” Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Although modern life has brought with it improvements in people’s standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are
currently employed and not able to start for three months.
Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
give details of what you know about his company
explain your current situation
give your answer to the offer and explain why
Some argue that governments should invest more in tourism. Others claim that the investment has a negative impact on local people and should be avoided where possible. Discuss both views while giving your opinion.
Some say thw standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this the the parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
Explain how you have been helping your child study
Propose another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Smith,
In many countries, the average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
⦁ describe what you enjoyed about the course
⦁ say how much cooking you've done since the course
⦁ suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Social media has become a powerful tool for communication, but some argue that it negatively affects social interactions and mental health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others think it has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Online education is vecoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace fave-to- face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter, ⦁describe what you enjoyed about the course ⦁say how much cooking you've done since the course ⦁suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
The proliferation of social media platforms has fundamentally altered communication patterns and interpersonal relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree that this trend has a predominantly negative impact on society?
Some people believe that time spent on television and computer games can valuable for children. Other believe this has negative impact on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email -Recommend a new sport that would suitable for your friend to learn -Explain how your friend could learn this sport -Suggest you both learn this sport together
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country.
He/she has written to ask for your advice.Write a letter to this friend.
In your letter
•describe why you think he/she will enjoy it
•explain why you recommend studying at your university
•give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
It has been said that working in international context carries some challenges, however there is an opinion which claims that there is not such a kind of issue. Discuss both of these views and state your own opinion.
Your id card has been stolen. Write a letter to the local police station, giving detail.
Who are you?
What happened?
Ask what you should do to get a new id card.
Science has extended human life expectancy to one hundred years and even beyond. Some people view this in a positive light while others believe this creates some problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Car owner ship has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam How true do you think this statement is What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars
In many developing nation, the rush to become industrialized has created major problems with air and water quality. What are the problems that this has brought about and offer some solutions to these problems?
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. Do you agree or disagree
Online education is rapidly increasing in popularity. What has led to this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to in-class instructions?
Your neighbour has recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
Explain the reason for the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear ………………………,
1 For many young people today, shopping is their favorite free time activity. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time?
Human cloning is today turning into one of the hottest issues in the world and while it has attracted many supporters, there are still people who disapprove of this modern science. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
•tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• explain how to apply for the job
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio.
Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Being a celebrity-such as a famous film star or sport personality brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or more problems.
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Oxygen is getting frail day by day. It is difficult to breathe contaminated air. Why do you think it has become such a serious problem? Give some suggestions to eradicate it.
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smart phones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and Disadvantages of this trend.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
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:
•give contact details for when you are away
•give instructions on how to care for your pet
• describe other household duties
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Some people think history has little or nothing to offer, while others say the study of the past helps us understand the present. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on peoples' behaviour. What is your opinion?