The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other medias. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The charts show where people get their news and how much they trust these sources.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country. Others think that they should live as a separate minority group with different lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter,
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subjects. Other people think that international news as one of the school subjects. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently visited a local restaurant with your family and had a very good meal. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter ● explain where the restaurant is ● describe what you ate in the restaurant ● say why you would recommend the restaurant to others
last year you attended an intensive English course at the Darwin College of English . Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible .
Write a letter to the principal of the college and request him to send the copies of the required documents As you have lost the original documents.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn cnews. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by government. others believe those who financed the of a building should be free to design it as they fit. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The map below shows the plan of a proposed new town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
your English speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport write an email to your friend. in your email recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain how your friend could learn this sport suggest that you both learn this sport together
Details of politician's private lives should not be published in newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in the futture, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statemet?
-A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skill. What are the causes and what you suggest to solve this problem?
Some people say that it is better to learn a new skill in one-on-one lessons with a trainer. Others say that it is better to learn a new skill in a group. DIscuss both these views and give your opinion
You recently moved to a new city and want to tell your friend about your new home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
describe the new home
tell your friend how you are feeling about the move
invite your friend to visit you
Some people think secondary school pupils should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money, and you want to share this good news with your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain where the money came from
say what you intend to do with the money
invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
•introduce yourself
•say why are you interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the world of work is changing rapidly employee cannot depend on having same job or same job conditions their entire life. Describe why these changes are taking place and what are your suggestions people new to work to do
Some people think news has no connection to peoples lives. Therefore, it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today it is common practice for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do the advantage of this new development outweigh the disadvantages.
You have just been promoted at work. Write your friend, who lives in a different city, a letter. In your letter:
Tell them about the benefits of the new role
Tell them about the new challenges
Asked them if they have changed jobs too
our friends recently moved to a new city. Y ou will also be moving to the same
city.
Write a letter to your friends and include:
- Ask where to find a place to live
- T ell them what type of place you’re looking for
- Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there
Write at least 150 words. Y ou do NOT need to write any addresses
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without any payment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons for example, new experience, career preparation, increased knowledge etc. why do you think people attend colleges or universities?
There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell
this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Describe the importance of the park
• Say what action you will take if the council continues with this plan
In some cities, there are few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings, so people can build in whatever style they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a psotive or negative development
you recently bought a new television when you unpacted it at home you found that it was change write a letter to the manager of the shop where you bought the television in your letter give detail of the television and when you bought it and explain about the damage and say what you want the manager to do
Many people disagree with a school policy which forces children to learn new languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owner can decide on the style of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh its drawbacks? & #9. The restoration of an old building in major cities in the world cost numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
In a number of countries, somepeople think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
demand of oil and gases are increasing , findings new sources in remote and untouched areas is necessity . Discuss advantages outweighs disadvantages.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people feel that it is necessary to test new medicines on animals, while other people feel that this is not fair on animals and not necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend's house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; - Say what you like about your friend's new house - Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday - Suggest when and where you could meet next
some people think that social media platforms are useful for business and making new friends, while others think that such websites are harmful. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.com
News Stories on TV and in News are very often accompanied by Pictures. Some people say these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
●explain why you changed jobs
●describe your new job
●tell him/her your other news.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,
Ine thier advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in sme way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, anomake comparisons where relevant.
in the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because thay will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
We rely on the news for knowledge of the world, but we are unsure how far to trust journalists, what do you think? And discuss what are the important qualities journalists should have.