You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements.
Write a letter to the college manager . In your letter,
•explain what you like about the cafeteria
•say what is wrong with it
•suggest how it could be improved
Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries tourism is an important part of the economy, but it also causes environmental damage. Some people believe that tourists should pay an additional tax to compensate for this damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some people think it that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as Olympics and World cups. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to do exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not function. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
In the future, we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home and work. Discuss the benefits this will bring and also the problem it will cause.
You have decided to leave your current job eventhough 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
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Recent decades have witnessed the ever-increasing development of cutting-edge technological items, especially phones, tablets, or other portal devices which endanger the safety of humans when they both walk in the street and concentrate on using them. This essay will discuss several key negative consequences of the phenomenon and possible measures to improve it.
You should spend about 40minutes on this task.Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid.To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250words
Many believe that being good at a sport is a result of talent while others think that it comes from hard work. Discuss both use and give your reason.
More and more people around the world are learning English as a second or foreign language, even in countries where it is not used in daily life. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of education. Some people say that this is a positive development, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Do you think the increasing use of technology in education is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports, and music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sportsperson or musician. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explainations to support your opion.
Plagiarism in all kinds of writing is becoming more frequent. Why is this happening? Some people think plagiarism causes problems, but others accept it. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.
In today ‘s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to 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.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Q:Some parents think it is good to give their children mobile phones ,while others disagree.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
Correct the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You live in a room in college which you share with another student However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation office at the college. In your letter: Describe the situation Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer.
a magazine wants to include contributions from its reader for an article called "the book that influence me most"
write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. in your letter
-describe what this book was about
-explain how this book influenced you
-say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a
new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which
disturbs you. You have not yet met the neighbor.
Write a letter to the new neighbour. In your letter:
• explain the situation
• describe why it bothers you
• suggest a solution
Some people believe genetic engineering is a positive development that can improve human life. Other think it poses serious risks to society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to so many young people dropping out from school, the rate of unemployment is increasing, and it affects our society in different ways. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce this?
young people often influenced in their behavior by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?
A neighbour has damaged your automobile while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: explain why you’re writing describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
Some people believe that it is best to do the same typr of work throughout your life. Others feel that it is beneficial to change jobs often. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefit that it will replace face - to - face education. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programs and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programs and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Sime people believe that children should be allowed to staybat home and play until theybare six or seven years old. Others believe that it os important for young children to go to school as soon ss possible. What do you think are tge advantages of attending school from a young age
Some people say that school children should be mainly taught about the literature (eg. fiction and poetry) of their own country because it is more important than that of other countries. To what extend do you agree?
Cultures around the world are more similar today than they used to be. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other believes the money should be spent on improving exisitng public transport. Discuss both views and give your own pinion.
In many places, new homes are needes, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Today, more and more full time university students focus on other activities rather than spend a lot of time studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us yo buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have just started a course in a college wich 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 sports club
Ask some questions about club e.g. facilities, members, costs
According to some people spending a lot of money on marriage parties is a must. Others insist that lavish celebrations are a waste of money and resources. Both views will be discussed in this essay; however, in my opinion, it does not make much sense to spend a lot of money on celebrations.
The diagram below shows how salt is removed from sea water to male it a drinkable Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word pusompwzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The plans below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 wor
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main course of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problem if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
Most employers do job interviews before offering a position to a person. Do you think this is the best way to do it? What is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
The internet has transformed the way we live, but it has alos created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
you rent a four-bedroom house, which you share with two other students. However, there are several problems with this house that need fixing. You also find it expensive and would like to find another student to share the spare bedroom.
write a letter to the state agency. in the letter
explain your situation
describe the problems with the house
say what would you like to happen
write at least 150 words.