the main aim of advertising is increasing sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
•explain where you live
•describe the problem
•give reasons why you do not want this development
The table below shows the wordwide market share of notebook computer manufacturers in the year 2006,2007 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons wherere levant.
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Thanks to the development of technology, many employees are now offering employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development.
In the future, nobody will buy printed books or 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?
ou recently attended a concert and enjoyed it. Now you want to write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
Say how you feel about his/her performance.
Give details of your music-related/musical activities.
Explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related/musical activities.
Every country should have a free healthcare service, if this means the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Parents are delaying childbirth nowadays than in the older days. Why is this? Do the advantages of late childbirth outweigh the disadvantages?
When it comes to workplace, we normally think we have to go there to work. A lot of us commute work every day. However, there are some people who work remotely at their homes or away from their offices. What do you think is the reason why some companies permit their employees to work this way?
Rich country often gives money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore developed country should give other types of help to the poorer countries rather than financial aid. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation.
• explain why it bothers you.
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
It is now possible for scientists and tourist to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Technology has allowed many people to work from home, but it has also meant that they are often expected to be available for work outside of normal working hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development for employees?
You are supposed to move into a new apartment but you can not do that so because of some problems. Write a letter to your landlord.
You have a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems.You returned the camera and dpoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.Write a letter to the company.
It is argued that advertisement is whether a successful or useless tool in terms of making costumers buy the product .In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my point of view that advertisement is not needed stuff.
Many nations have a minimum age limit to drink. While other think that it is a better policy if there should not be many strict laws related to drinking. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
There is a problem related with the changing room of your gym in your community. You reported it several times, but it was not solved. Write a letter to the manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the problem
• what they said while reporting the problem
• what you want the manager to do.
Some people say that now we can see films on our tablets and phones and there is no need to go to the cinema. Other say that to fully enjoy the film, we must watch it in the theater. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In many countries where there is high rate of unemployment, most students should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they should not waste their limited resources and expensive hi-tech media such as computer software,videos and DVDs.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology wich can prevent and save crime. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram illustrates the manufacturing process of instant noodles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Process Steps with Key Details Storage Silos: Flour is stored in silos (starting raw material). Mixing: Flour is combined with water and oil in a mixer to form dough. Rolling: Dough passes through rollers to create flat dough sheets. Cutting: Sheets are cut into thin dough strips. Noodle Disc Formation: Strips are shaped into circular noodle discs. Cooking & Drying: Discs are cooked in oil, then dried. Seasoning: Vegetables and spices are added to flavor the noodles. Packaging: Noodles are placed in cups with labels. Cups are sealed for preservation. Final Product: Labeled, sealed cups of instant noodles are ready for distribution.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say what you have learned in your present job
suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
explain why you do not wish to leave the company
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .......................,
Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in government-funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programs on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the worldwide market share of the notebook computer market for manufacturers in the years 2006 and 2007. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The avarage standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future now. to what extend do you agree or dis agree with this statement?
In many parts of the world, women study science and technology, but do not work in these fields. What measures can be taken to encourage women to work in science and technology.
Some countries pay high salaries to its employees. It is argued that countries must not do it and impose limits on salaries. Do you agree or disagree ?
Many elderly people are no long looked after by their families but put are in nurse homes or care homes. What are the advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
– thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it
– describe some other presents that you received
– explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sarah,
Most of the world’s poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy traditional cultures and ways of life? Discuss.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeople say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Shop should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The internet means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how others live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Today, many people do not know their neghbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
. Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should set strict rules for their children if they want them to succeed in life. Others think that strict rules are not necessary for children to obtain success. Which do you think is better?
Every year several Ianuages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too manychoices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………,
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space avaliable for building is in the countryside and not build new homes there. what is your opinion about this?
The process diagram below illustrates how instant noodles are manufactured