Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your hometown, has advertised for 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 like to do this work
- Explain when you will and will not be available
Many people are moving from rural areas to big cities, why has this happened? To what extend do you think it is a good trend?
Unhealthy eating has a negative effect on both individuals and the society in which they live. Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy foods while others believe that a ‘fat tax’ is unfair and unnecessary. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Recently, abortion has increased rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, the rise of social media has significantly impacted the way people communicate and interact with each other. Discuss the effects of this trend on individuals and society. Suggest some possible solutions to mitigate its negative impacts.
in many cities around the world, traffic congestion has become a major problem. What are the cuse this problem and what measures can be taken to solve it
The range of technology availabe to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others think it has opposite effect. Dicuss both views and give your opinions.
Traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. It has a negative effect on families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial backgorund they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“Some people believe that the violence shown in movies and video games has a damaging effect on society. While others believe that these don’t have an influence on people’s behaviour. What is your opinion?” After reading the question, the first step would be,
Some people believe that a person's culture is defined by their country of origin, while others believe that has only a minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to takeDear
An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together, while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion. GiaLinh
The traffic problems faced by the people of your country has been hiking. Give reasons and examples to resolve it.
In many countries, the crime rate amongst underaged people has been rising. Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more complex. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular choose it s a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend from England is making a business trip to your town. She has never visited your country before and wants to know what you can do together in free time.
Type a letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe some activities for her free time
Suggest some restaurants/food in your town
offer to meet her
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-describe the complaints that have been made
- say why the reception area is important
- say why the reception area could be improved
In the last 20 years, the assessment of students has undergone major transformation. Many educational institutions no longer use formal examination as a means of assessment as they believe formal examination results are an unfair indication of a student’s ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Life has become much more stressfull compared to our parent’s generation.As a result stress related illnesses are increasing around the world.Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
Some people believe that the increasing use of technology in the workplace has more benefits than drawbacks. Do the advantages of using technology at work outweigh the disadvantages?
Traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This has negative effectsn family and society. To what extent 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 egeing population outweigh the disadavantages?
Modern design has become increasingly popular in architecture and interior decoration. What are the reasons for this trend? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that climate change has negative impact on business while others believe it will creat new opportunities for business. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In recent years,tv has contributed most to changing people's quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
online shopping has various advantages for consumers but may also have disadvantages, such as the loss of some individual privacy. do the advantages of online shopping for the consumers outweight the disadvantages ?
It has been argued that gift giving should not be encouraged, because money is often wasted on things that people do not like or want. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. SOme prople 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 outweigh the disadvantades
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others think that actions can be taken to bring the change. Discuss both views and give your opnion.
you ordered a book for exam preperation. It has been sometime since you ordered it and you still have not received your book. Write a letter to thecompnany about this.
Describe your purchase order of the book
explain the importance of the book
Say what you want the company to do for you
Some people say that experiences a child has before starting schools have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experience as teenagers, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The development of modern technology in communication has benefited some people; however, others have had no benefits at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People will buy a product if it has quality or fulfil their needs. There is no need for advertisement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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"A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject."
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the 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 ......,
Ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they may have on our health and society. Governments should introduce measures to restrict ownership of mobile phones to those who need them for their work. To what extent fo you agree or disagree with this statement?
The tourist industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years and there are few places which are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourists visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter
•say how well you know your friend
•describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
•explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
The position of the women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 year. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Has this become a positive or negative development ?
A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it
while you are away. You want to give your friend some information
about the flat.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
• give information about the flat
• provide any important instructions
• say what he/she should do if there are any problems
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. In you letter:
Say how well you know your friend
Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
The crime rate among teenager has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons with this increase and suggest solutions.
How has the digital age transformed the way art is created, shared, and consumed? What are the effects of technology on traditional art forms?
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.
The number of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reason for this? How can we encourage children to read more?
You have received uniforms in your company that have to be worn by all employees. You are not satisfied with the uniform because it has some problems. Write a letter to your manager and in your letter consider the following points; Mention to positive points of the uniform. Clarify the problem that you have with the uniform. Suggest a solution for above mentioned problem.
Due to advances in science and technology, the lifestyle of people everywhere in the world has become similar. Is this a positive or a negative development?