The problem with society today is that it is essentially unbalanced, with some people being paid huge salaries to work very long hours, whilst others do not have a job and have too much time on their hands. There is no middle ground. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people argue that advancements in technology have significantly improved athletic performance and training methods. However, others believe that this reliance on technology undermines the true spirit of sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
The older poeple who need employment have to compete with younger ones what problems can this create? What are some solutions?
Some experts argue that mobile gadgets have more benefits than bad affects. How do you think about it? Explain both sides.
Nowadays, with widespread urbanization, many doctors have decided to practice at hospital located within big, busy cities. However, other doctors have stated that they prefer to practice at rural hospitals. Write an essay describing your view on the topic. Which side of the conversation do you agree with and why?
Traffic jams are a problem for individuals to use roads freely in major cities. What problems does it have for individuals? How individuals can reduce traffic?
Many young children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialise with others. This can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that government should ban dangerous sports while others think people should have freedom to do anysports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In most countries, with the widespread of the use of Internet, people have more freedom to choose to work at home instead of travelling to work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, in many countries people are spending too much on wedding some people think that it is essential to spend huge amount of money on wedding celebration. Other thing that have to be simple and not very grand discuss both views and give your opinion.
3. New technologies have changed the way people spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In today`s job market, it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this question.
Some people think it is better for children to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vocations. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that many things children learn at school have actually wasted their time. Other people argue that everything taught at school is useful in the future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people have the same type of job throughout their lifetime, while others prefer to change the type of job they do. Discuss why people choose to do both and give your opinio
Today modern houses and other types of accommodation are small and have small or no outdoor space. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programmes for young people. In these programmes, childred aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people and work with animals. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion
You have borroved something from your friend. Unfortunetly, it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• explain your happened
•apalogize for damaging the product
• say how are you going to fix the issue
“Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion”
some people believe that after the child begins his/her schooling their teacher will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
There are three main things to consider before writing your essay:
1. Tone (formal or informal)
Sometimes students are friendly with their tutors, but I think it would be better to write a formal letter. Start with your tutor’s surname (e.g. Dear Mr. Smith,) and end with “Yours sincerely,”. Avoid contractions (write “I am” instead of “I’m”), and avoid using informal idioms or expressions. Be polite rather than friendly.
2. Purpose
The main purpose of this letter is to inform your tutor that you are leaving the course. Make this clear straight away (e.g. I am writing to inform you that...). Then cover the three points, writing a short paragraph for each.
3. Ideas
I recommend spending a few minutes planning ideas for each of the task points before you start writing. You need to decide what the evening course is about, what your full-time job is, a reason why you are too busy with work to continue with the course, and whether you want to leave completely or perhaps continue at a later date.
You should write at least 150 words.
You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will now be unable to go with them. Write to your friends and
•Tell them why you are unable to go
• Say sorry for this
• Suggest an alternative activity at another time.
Task 1.3
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport manager and say
Give your flight details
Why were you disappointed?
Suggest some improvements to the airport services
Write at least 150 words.
Today, people have become accustomed to living in “throwaway” society which means that they use things for a short time and then throw away. What are the causes of this? What problems may this lead to?
In general, people do not have such a close relationship with their neighbours as they did in the past. Why is this so? Do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? - - You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore students should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree?
Robots aand artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
People who are addicted to drugs should be imprisoned as they have broke the law, other say the they should be in hospitals. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries,most people do not have internet due to lack of money.the government should be held accountable so that everyone can get internet. To what extent do you agree?
You recently ordered an item that was advertised as having a discount from the normal price, but you have found that when you paid, you did not get the discount. Write to the company. In your letter
•Explain that you did not get the discount
•Tell them where you saw the discount advertised
•Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
You have seen a Tourist Board welcoming nominations for a ‘Best City/Town Award’. Nominate your home city/town.
Write a letter to the tourist board. In your letter
•nominate your town/city and refer to its location
•explain what is special about your city/town
•say how winning an award would change your city/town
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 people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Nowadays children spend more time playing computer games than doing sports. Why is it happening? Does it have a positive or negative effect on their development
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for family and leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give the reason for your answer and include any relevant examples of your knowledge and experience.
many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why in most societies they have greater role in arising children. others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting.what is your opinion.
Modern culture around the world have become similar when compared to the past. What are the reasons. Is it a positive development or a negative development, in your opinion.
Some jobs require parents to travel a great deal. What are the effects on the parents who have to travel? What effects dos this have on the family in general? Discuss inluding examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You have made a reservation at a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager.
In your letter:
give details of your current booking
explain what changes you need to make and why
ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings
In modern times, oil drilling operations have been increasing in remote areas of the world. It has economic benefits but it has some environmental impact. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
describe the problem with the equipment
explain how this problem is affecting your work
say what you want the shop or company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
‘The key to reducing crime is to have more police patrolling the streets.’ How far do you support this proposal? What other ways of reducing crime may be effective?
many people have chosen to live by themselves in recent years.what has caused this to happen?does it have a positive or negative effect on the development of society?
Children's leisure activities should always be educational because they may have too much to learn before they become adults. Do you agree or disagree?
yoy have recently moved to a different house.
write to your English speaking friend
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-invite your friend to come and visit
It is a positive thing for people who are in senior management positions in companies to have much higher salaries than other employees in the same company or organisation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have discovered a lot of rubbish in a lake near where you live. In the past, the lake
had always been clean. Write a letter to the local council.
In the letter:
· describe the type of rubbish that you saw in the lake
· explain where you think the waste has come from
· suggest what the council should do about the problem
People can leave their views or opinions about certain goods or services they have purchased online. Is it a positive or negative development?