Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems you can’t meet him / her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
– Apologise to your friend.
– Explain why it’s not possible to meet now.
– Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.
Some people think it is better to have a single legal system worldwide. Others say countries should have their law. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many parents send their children to boarding schools . Why is it so? Is it a positive or negative development?
In several years many languages die out. Some say it is not important because if we speak fewer languages life would be easier. Do you agree or disagree?
Governments 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 bot views and give your opinion.
It is important to teach children to protect the environment as it is to teach them to read and write . To what extent do you agree with this statement ?
In some countries, young people at the age of 18 are considered adults and can drive a car, vote and get married, while other countries don't allow it. What age do you think is the best to be considered an adult?
Some people say that companies who sponsor big games can gain a lot; other people believe that it has disadvantages for them. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some contries an increasing number of people are sufferung from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. it is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or dissagree with opinion
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Describe why it bothers you
· Suggest a solution
Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyonne can use. Í it a positive or negative development ?
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Scientists found that most crimes are committed by people who lack education. Some people think that the best way to reduce the crime rate is to provide prisoners with education because it will help them find a job when they leave prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their trees. Second step is to rinse the product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacturing. Afterwards, the pressing moment comes. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can be crushed with a convenient pressing machine. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of the final produce before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires plenty of work -7seven steps in total - and specific knowledge.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
-say how your work could be done while you are away
-ask for his-her help in arranging it
Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You lost an item while travelling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employees In your letter:
- Describe what you lost and how the employee helped you to find it.
- Say how you felt after recovering it
- Explain why it is important to you
With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
“Some people believe that keeping a pet has many benefits, while others think it causes problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
very few school children learn about the value of money and how to look after it, yet this is s critical skill that should be taught as part of the school curriculum. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that it is the responsibility of the police to educate children about good behavior, whereas others believe that parents should be responsible for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is best to live in the vertical city where there are a lot of tall buildings. Other people think we should live in the horizontal city where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some parents believe that learning mathematics is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used in later life. Discuss both sides.
For many employers, formal academic qualifications are becoming more important than experience? Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss hoth these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for vour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding. Summarise it.
The media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However, many people believe it has too much power and freedom." Discuss your views on this, giving examples and presenting a balanced argument both in favor of, and against, the power and freedom of the media.
Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You want to sell your bicycle. Your friend has told you that his cousin might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend’s cousin. In your letter
explain why you are selling the bicycle
describe the bicycle and how much it will cost
suggest a date when your friend’s cousin can come and see the bicycle
Ambition is a positive quality for people to have in many societies today. How important is it for people who want to succeed in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?
In today's competitive word,many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work.While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income,others feel they lack support because of their parents absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people join distance-learning programs (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Discuss both side of view and give your opinion.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transit produce 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 views and give your opinion.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instances for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impart on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
topic: 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 view and give your opinion.
The increasing trend of buying second-hand clothes and items is a positive development for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays people buy a lot of things even though they don’t really need them. Why is it happening, in your opinion? Is it a positive or negative trend for the individual and the society?
The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of male and female staff who work in a major university by different sectors in 2012. Overall, while there are more female staff specialized in education, it is interesting that engineering is the most common field among male professors.
Some people think the best way to learn new things is to study them alone. Others think that it is always better to get help from a skilled teacher. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Some people think it is the government’s duty to ensure that new buildings are built in a traditional style. To what extent do you agree?
1.Some people say watching T.V is bad for children in all ways while others say it is good for children to get knowledge. Discuss both the views and give you opinion?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
More and more people are buying fashionable clothes these days. Does it have more negative or positive effects? Give reasons.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices oneveryday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in asociety of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other peoplebelieve that it is important for children to make decisions about matters thataff ect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important for children's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that in many nations, it is necessary to spend a lot of money to build new railway infrastructure for fast trains between cities. Others feel that the government should spend money to improve existing public transportation. Discuss both of these perspectives and give your opinion.