Consumer goods have become vital part of human lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breaking down geographical barriers and enabling people, who would normally never have the chance to meet, to communicate. What are the advantages of international online? Are there any disadvantages to this?
Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but nobody has agreed on what an ideal society would look like. What do you think is the most important element needed to make a society perfect? How can the ideal society be achieved?
Some people belive that friends have a bigger impact on young people while others think parents and teacher influance them more. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree?
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend’s offer. In your letter -Give your opinion of your friend’s business idea. - Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept his offer - and explain your reasons for this decision.
You are looking for a part-time job at a football club. Write a letter to the manager of the football club. In your letter, introduce yourself explain what experience and special skills you have • tell him/her when you think you could start 7. You saw an advertisement
You have recently been on a vacation in a foreign country and stayed at a home-stay, you have realised that you have misplaced an expensive wristwatch and cannot find it.
Write a letter to the family you stayed with. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
Describe your wristwatch
If found how they could return it to you.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ........
Extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves have become more common in recent years. Discuss the causes of these conditions and examine their effects on human survival.
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your
manager of your decision.
In your letter:
tell the manager your decision and the reason
describe what you have learnt in your current job
ask the manager to write you a reference letter.
Because of the global economy, many goods including what, we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many working people get little or no exercise either during hte working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. why do many working people not get enough exercise? what can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There have been major advances in technology over recent decades and this has led to significant improvements in people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children should not start school until the age of six or seven because they need to have more time to play and develop before they go to school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that man and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
Many employers are now offering their employees the option to work from home. As a result, employees will have much more flexible working hours in the future. Is this a positive or negative development?
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Should parents be obliged to immunise their children against disaeses? or do individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Computers and museums Have made it impossible for Office workers to do much of their work from home Instead of working in office every day. Work from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employees. Do you agree or disagree?
Today’s teenagers have more stressful lives than previous generations. Discuss this view and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 ?
Nowadays many students have the oppurtunity to study for part or all of their course in foreign countries.While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also brings a number of disadvantages.
Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Counties such as China, India and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. Give some suggestions to address this problem.
Olympic games very very important and respected in the past. However, some people say that technological improvements have reduced the importance of Olympic games in this 21st-century do you agree or disagree with this
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
Most people pay taxes to contibute to the development of their country,however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Some people think that men and women have differen qualities, therefore cetain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do the advantages of this development for society outweigh the disadvantages?
he top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social resbonsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for towns and cities to have public places such as parks and squares. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that people in the country have healthy lifestyles. Other people believe that individuals should be free to decide their own lifestyles. Discuss both opinions and give your own idea.
Many schools these days have problems with poor student behaviour. Why do you think these problems occur? What could be done to tackle these problems.
Travelling abroad is a common trend nowadays for different reasons.This essay will discuss two main reasons for this cause and point out the negative impacts that would have on Society.
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?-
"In recent decades, the rapid advancements in technology have transformed almost every aspect of our lives. While some believe that these innovations have greatly improved the quality of life, others argue that they have brought about significant challenges and drawbacks. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion on whether the benefits of technological progress outweigh its disadvantages."
Many university degree holders cannot find a job in their chosen profession.What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it ?
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there.
Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
- Give details of your experience and qualifications
Dear Sir or Madam,
Development in science andtechnology have caused environmental problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter,
• describe the situation
• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take.
You should write at least 150 words.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disgree with this statement?
You would like a temporary job working in a summer camp which runs sport and outdoor activities for children and young people next summer.
Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter:
•Explain what sort of job you would like to do.
•Describe your personality.
•Say what experience and skills you have.
Some people think that robots are important for humankind's future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are professional and you are planning to work abroad. You have come across an employment agency on the internet that hires people from your country to send to other countries.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
1. write reasons why you want to work abroad
2. describe what kind of company you want to work with
3. state your expectations from the job
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good trend, but some people oppose it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
In some countries, the number of shootings increase becausee many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Media is increasing in famous people who have ordinary background. Why do you think people interest in lives of famous people? Do you think this is a good why?
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
68.The charts below show the average temperatures in 12 months in three cities and how many hours of sunshine these cities have in a year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant