Students generally prefer to choose the period they are supposed to study and the period they are free to have fun. They should be allowed to do their time manage ment. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support you r answer.
Some people think that paying tax is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibilities towards our society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays more and more people have household appliances, such as refrigerators or washing machines. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their works from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employees. Do you agree or disagree?
Your sister has been in the hosptial for a week .During this time, you have noticed the meals they are providing for her are very poor qulity . write an email to the hosptial manager and include the following things.
You are living in the university complex, and you have a problem with loud noise from a campus restaurants that stays open until midnight. Write a letter to higher authorities of the university.
-Complain about the situation
-Why this is a problem?
-Propose way to reduce the noise?
You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months.
You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room.
Write to the family describing the things you left behind. Ask them to send some or all of them to you. Offer to cover the costs.
More and more business meetings and business training have taken place on the Internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Government give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the 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.
Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buidings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they live. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing each other. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that social media sites, such as face book or twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consequences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People are living longer. As a result, some people think that older people cause many problems to the government. Others argue that they have greater contribution to the society. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage
Some people believe that the most important thing for nurses to have is good medical knowledge. Others say that there are more important qualities for nurses to have . Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
You have just read an article in international travel magazinewhich contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
Corract the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correc information
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and tell them:
Why you moved to the new city
Describe your new place
Invite them to visit you
The government must ensure that citizens have a healthy diet, while others think this is an individuals' duty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning to take a vacation.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•describe the vacation spot you have chosen
•explain how you plan to spend your time there
•invite your friend to join you on your vacation
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travels to large shopping center and mall to do shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
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 about your decision and the reason for it.
-describe what you learnt in your current job.
-and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment.
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:
What activities you have planned
When the first meeting takes place and where
Dear Sir,
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Image: The map of Oakwood town
Some people think that robots are impotant for human's development. Other's think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
you are taking a course at a local college The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. write a letter to your lecturer in your letter.
. intrduce yourself
. explain why you haven't handed in the project yet.
.request more about it.
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
more and more countries have a problem with plastic waste. What problems does it cause? How can these problems be solved?
Topic: modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
say what experience you have
ask what the work involves
enquire about conditions
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You have recently moved to a different city.you did not have a chance to tell your friend about the move.
Write a letter to his friend. In your letter
-Explain why you decided to move
-Compare your new home with your previuos home
-Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
you have bought a new mobile phone and in few days of purchase it has stopped working.you have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired
write a letter to the comapny
-introduce your self
-explain the situation
-say what action you would like the company to take
In some ocuntries, small town-center shop are out of business because people are driving to large out-of-town stores. As a result people without cars have limited access to shops, and so more and more people buy cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
For school children, teacher have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently went to the cinema and think that you left something that belongs to you there. Write a letter to the cinema manager. In your letter say when you were at the cinema and which film you saw describe what item you have lost and where you think you left it tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Some cities have vehicle free days when private cars,trucks and motorcycle are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses , taxes and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Explain the reasons for this and discuss any possible effects it may have on society.
Most societies have homeless people. Some think that the best way to help them is to give them money. To what extent do you agree?
you have been offered a job overseas that you applied for. Write a letter to your friend who is already knows about that job as well.
.Tell what kind of job it is
.explain why you applied for this job
.ask your friend about the country
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your senior director.
In your letter
● apologise for what happened
● explain why you missed the deadline
● tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, the have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
The values learned from parents and family have a grater influence on the future success than the knowledge and skills learned from the school. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In recent times, more people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negatives effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that having childern leads to happiness. Do you think that people who do not have children can find happiness? What other factors in a person's life affect happiness?
Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study some or all of their course in a foreign country .Do the advantages outweigh disadvantagea?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
• thank them for the photos and for the holiday
• explain why you didn't write earlier
• invite them to come and stay with you
Some people feel that young people face more pressures today than in previous generations. Others think that they have a much easier life than their parents did. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons and examples to support your points.
Many people spend the whole day at a computer and don’t have much time for exercise. What problem does this lifestyle lead to? How can these problems be avoided?? Give reason for you answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge and experience.