Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new town rather shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say newspapers are the best source of information but others say that the Internet is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You read an article in a newspaper about a citUT or town.Some of the information in that article was not correct.Write a letter to the newspaper editions.
Describe how you know the city
Tell what the problems are
Suggest what you want the editor to do
In some countries, more houses are needed to cope with rapidly increasing populations. Some people think that it is better to build houses in existing towns and cities, while others believe that it is better to build houses and develop new towns in rural areas. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree
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 recenly received a letter from your bank that should have contain a new credit card. Unfortunately, the card was not in the letter.
Write a letter to your bank manager. In your letter:
-Explain what has happened.
-Suggest the card could be cancelled for security reasons.
-Ask when the new credit card can be sent to you.
In the future people will read only online and no one will buy printed newspapers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
-introduce yourself
-describe your plans for the party
-invite your neighbour to come
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. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your choice.
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. gpt
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
The diagram below shows the number of shoppers who visited a new shopping complex in its first year of operation and the estimated number of shoppers over the same period. Below the diagram, there are two charts, which show the sales at the centre in the first and last quarter of the year.
The line graph shows the income of four cafes in New York last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more information about the lives of celebrities is found in newspapers, magazines, and online. Why is this happening? What are the disadvantages for the reading public?
The table below show information about the population of new Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group.
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• Describe the city you moved to
• Tell him/her about your new job
• Invite him/her to visit you
You are a member of a local sports club. Recently, the club has introduced new rules that you are unhappy with. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
explain why you are unhappy with the new rules
describe how these rules are affecting you and other members
suggest what the club should do instead
Every year Government and individual spent money on new year and various other celebrations. Do you agree or disagree with that. Add relevant examples from your experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway line for very fast trains between cities. Other believes the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both themanyse views and give you own opinion
When new cities are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping malls. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As populations continue to grow, places of natural beauty in cities and around are being used for construction of new housing. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we cannot trust journalists. What do you think? What qualities do you think a successful journalist should have?
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.
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: ointroduce yourself odescribe the importance of the park osay what action you will take if the council continues with its plan
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their home town. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people see animals as tools to be used by humans to better their lives. They believe animals should help feed us and keep us healthy by being subjects to experiments that will lead to new medications and medical processes. Others believe that animals should have the same rights to a good life as humans. Discuss both views and state your own.
In their advertising, bussinesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
> You recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to a friend who lives there. In your letter:
> - Explain why you moved to the city.
> - Describe your new accommodation.
> - Invite your friend to visit you.
Many people around the world use social mdeia every day to keep in touch with other people and get news events . Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Your id card has been stolen. Write a letter to the local police station, giving detail.
Who are you?
What happened?
Ask what you should do to get a new id card.
the graph below shows the annual visitor spend for visitors to new zealand
There is little control over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings, and people can build in whatever style they like. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You Are Due to Start a New Job Next Week but You Will Not Be Able to Because You Have Some Problems. Write a Letter to Your New Employer. in Your Letter
Explain Your Situation
Describe Your Problems
Tell Him/her when You Think You Can Start.
Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for three first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you can only be there for the morning.
- say how you could help the new employee in the morning.
- suggest what the new employee could do in the afternoon.
The graphs below show where people first got their news, both about the world and about local events, between 1987 and 1997.
In many countries govrnments are investing in new technology to deal with the public why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Some people prefer to travel to somewhere new and different when they go on holiday, while others like familiar places. This question type asks you to discuss the advantages and disadvantages. You are not required to give your opinion. note Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of visiting new places.
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs – need to feel challenged and also wanted more benefits
describe your new job – whole new experience / I have never worked on it before / love it
tell him/her your other news – next month I’ll travel to Europe
In the future, 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 stetement?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many fast food chains are expanding across the world into new countries. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvanteges?
Some people like to try new things, for example places to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things they are familier with. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace many jobs in the future, while others think it will create new job opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build homes in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that when a new town will be developed, there should be more parks than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, 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 statement? Beka 3
The maps compare the different of the town name Youngsville in New Zealand over the period of 25 years starting from 1980