More and more people these days work harder and longer hours and have no time for family life and friends. What are the causes in your opinion for this? How is it affecting family life and the society as a whole?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successfull at persuading us to 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 opinion.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The crime rates nowadays are decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons？Is this a positive or negative development？
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the
shop manager. In your letter: • describe
the problem with the equipment • explain what happened when you
phoned the shop • say what you would like the manager to do Task 1 (general)
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you could not attend and forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
Explain why you missed it and why you had not let her know
Describe how you will make it up to her
In many countries, prison is the solution to the problem of crime. However, another effective way is to provide people with better education so that they will not become criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tox to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that governments should pay for people’s education and health care, while others believe that it is not governments’ responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that tourist should accept social and environmental responsibility while other believe that tourists should not accept any responsibility at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the environment as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the Olympics is no longer necessary in the 21st century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in past because they did exercise and spent more time with their family and friends , whereas many now suffer from lonliness and health problems . What are the causes of this and reasons
Children as young as right own a mobile phone nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Airplane uses more fuel and causes more pollution than car do. In such a case non-essential air travel should be discouraged in order to make the environment better rather than limiting the car use to what extend do you agree.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise tha their products are new in some ways. Why is this?Do you think it is a positive and negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group doesexplain why the group is good for the communitysuggest alternative days and times for practice
In many place , new homes are needed, but the only space available for building themis in the country side . some people believe it is more important to protect the country side and not build new home there. what is your opinion about this?
Nowadays children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some people think that activities are not good for a child's mental health. To what extent do yuo agree or disagree?
You recently sent a valuable parcel through a courier company, but it has not arrived at its destination.
Write a letter to the courier company. In your letter:
• Give details of the parcel and when you sent it.
• Explain the importance of the parcel's contents.
• Suggest what action you would like the company to take.
Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What are the possible consequences?
Some people say tht now we can see films on our phones and tablts there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films, need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both· these,views and give your on .opinion.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. •State what problems you had with the food you ordered. •Complain about the service. •Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Individual should not allowed to carry guns as it increases the crime and violence in the society . what extent do you agree or disagree.
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
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that no one should do the same job for all their working life. Others argue that doing the same job brings advantages for individuals, companies, and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enugh time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions?
Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address.
Some people think the media should not report details of crime to the public. What extent do you agree or disagree.
The two maps show a changes in bookstore in 2000 and now. Overall,we can see the rearrangement of the store.
Some people think that schoolchildren should not be allowed to use their smartphones. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and the Internet. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
It is not wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young yet inexperienced individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagran below shows the floor plan of a public llibary 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people think there are not many things individual can do to resolve environmental problems, while others believe that in order to tackle the environmental problems, individual also need to take action. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have not performed well in your half-yearly examinations due to which your parents are quite upset. Write a letter to your father assuring of better performance next time. In your letter, write:
the reason for not performing well in the examination
the changes you have brought in your daily schedule
what your expectations are
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?Ar
You recently completed a course and you borrowed a book from your teacher which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher and say:
What book it was.
How helpful was the book?
Explain why you couldn't return it in time.
Your internet is not good. Write to the manager of an internet provider about this problem.
People now days send text massages more frequently than they talk the phone. What are the reasons for this trend ? Do the advantages of texting out weigh the disadvantages ?
Some people think people can exploit animals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
‘It is the job of governments and companies to deal with the huge environmental problems which we face. Individuals on their own can do little or nothing’. What is your opinion about this statement?
Essay topics: Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion , is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local language and so, how?
In the past, most working people had only one job; however, nowadays more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?