The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made oversea travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
IELTS Many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, whilst others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some say that the standard of behavior among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
An English-speaking friend of yours has written to you to ask you how your studies are going. Write an email to this friend. In your email, tell your friend how you are preparing for the exam tell him/her how you feel about it tell him your expectations
The number of cars has increased significantly in major cities. What problems does this cause and what are some solutions to these problems?
Computer games is very popular in all ages and nations. Parent think it has little educational Value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give example based on your own experience.
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week) Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
The company you work for is planning to provide special staff training Your duty is to find out if the local conference center has suitable facilities in order to hold the training. Write a letter to the manager of
People today spend less and less time interacting with other people in their neighborhood and this has a negative impact on community. What are the causes and solutions? by
3)Although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read news in the newspaper and watch news programs on television . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
During the 20th century, contact between different parts from the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners brought by international?
In many countries, the scale of deforestation has increased over the past few years. What are the causes of this issue and what potential solutions can be proposed?
In the 20th century, contact between different parts of the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents have the greatest influence on their child’s academic development, while other think that a child’s teacher has more influence. Discuss both sides and give your 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 e-mail. recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn. explain how your friend could learn sport. suggest that you both learn this sport together
The rapid advancement of technology has significantly transformed various aspects of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this technological progress, and how can individuals and societies adapt to these changes?
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 outweight the disadvantages?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Say why you are interested in this club
• Ask some questions about the club ,facilities, members, costs.
Technological advancements have greatly transformed various aspects of modern life, from communication and education to healthcare and entertainment. What are the most significant advantages that technology has brought to society, and how have these changes impacted people's lives?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Young people spend their free time i shopping center. this has negative effects on young people and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus 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 camping with your friend this summer
The demand for online coaching services and video courses has grown significantly in the digital age. Some now feel this method of learning is a superior option to in-person learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and
•Explain why people can feel this way
•Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and
• Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
Your company is going to give a special training course for staff.
Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference
centre has the right facilities to hold this course.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your
letter:
● Give details about the course
● Describe what equipment you will need for the course
● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the
conference centre
Marryland is a village near Tokyo. Since the 1970s, the village's population has increased exponentially. The map below shows the village's development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery. Some people think that it has a negative impact on human health and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: *Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday
*describe some possible disadvantages
*say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer
Most people are not interested in how their food has been produced. They only care about how much it costs. To what extent to you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Some people argue that space explonation has had more to do with national pride than international effort. To what extent to you agree with this? How do you think space explonation will change in the future?
News has become more popular and news has become more influential in people's lives. Why? Is this a positive or negative development
Some people believe that living in big cities has more advantages than living in rural areas, while others think that rural life is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up at 6:00 a.m. for work. Write an email to your local government and do the following things: • Tell them where you live. • Explain what the problem is. • Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
In many countries,people are now living longer than ever before.Some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. Others 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?
your English speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for you advice about learning a new sport Write an email your friend recommend in new sport would be for you friend to learn Explain how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport togeter
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 be suitable for your friend to learn
-Explain how your friend could learn this sport
-Suggest that you both learn this sport together
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
Write a letter to a taxi company. You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no-one has replied to your complaint.
Write a letter to the taxi company.
n recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievement. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of personal achievement are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion?
Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. what are the reason for this. Is this a positive or negative development?
The internet has become profoundly effcient and popular that people choose it as a platform to learn.Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books.Do you agree or disagree?
There has been a great increase in the number and varieties of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students. However, other students see these classes as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Why this condition happened and what is the effects of this disturbing trend.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that in many cities around the world. There are constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from Owen cars?
In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
hello Shopping is the favourite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping?