Some people say that young people today do not make good use of their leisure time and that they spend too much time inside watching television and playing video games and that they should rather spend more time outside engaging in physical activities.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. This means that it is not that important to travel to those countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that men and women are equal and so women should be able to do any job the want.Others feel that men and women are not equal and therfore there are certaib jobs which are not suitable for women. What is your opinion?
Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behavior is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
you and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requriement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. More and more people prefer online shopping these days. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
You want to apply for financial support from an organisation that helps students pay for their studies. Write a letter to the organisation. In your letter:
– Describe your qualifications and work experience
– Give details about the part-time course you plan to take
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Your workplace does not have a car park, causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
describe the problems;
explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company;
suggest a solution for the car park problem.
Despite of better access to education,why many adults are not able to read/write.What many ways they are disadvantaged.How can governmnet help in this scenario.
Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that travelling abroad is necessary while others believe it's not because TV and the Internet can give people the same information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Graduates who cannot find work in their chosen field should be advised to do a second degree, rather than taking a job that does not interest them. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people claims that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste
The top priority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilties. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ou recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
– explain that you would like to apply for the job
– give some details of any relevant experience that you have
– specify the days and times that would suit you
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager.In your letter,
•explain that you would like to apply for the job
•give some details of any relevant experience that you have
•specify the days and times that would suit you.
You noticed that an article you just read on a popular international travel blog contained some incorrect information about the town where you live.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
• correct what the article got wrong
• explain why it is important for the magazine to report things accurately
• say what you think the magazine should do about this situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries, there are many social problems involving teenagers. Some people say this is because parents spend much of their time at work and not at home, do you agree or disagree?
Adolescents have been involved in several problems all across the world's societies. It is a common belief that the lack of the parents' presence is a major reason for this. Since they cannot give the attention their children deserve because most of the time they are out working. This essay is going to explain why people think this and give my opinion on it.
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? (Le Minh)
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees that this is benefcial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or examples
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual action? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in oder to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the governments should pay for healthcare and education, but others think that this is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Every several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To some extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
+Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
+Express your appreciation
+And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
Throughout the history people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but people have not agreed on what a perfect society would be like. What do you think is the most important element for building a perfect society? How can people achieve this goal?
You were sent by your company to attend a meeting in another country, but you are not happy with the hotel your organizer booked for you. Write a letter to an organizer about the
meeting details
What you did not like about the hotel
what you want organizer to do about it?
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the word today. In the not too distant future, technology will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You’ve just returned from a disastrous holiday! It was not as described by the agent and you experienced serious problems.
Write a letter of complaint to the agent. In your letter
- remind the agent about the holiday
- explain to them what happened
- ask for compensation
Popular hobbies and interest change over time and are a reflection of fashion and trends, not indicators of what people actually want to do in their free time. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees that it is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts show what ik graduated and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college. Summer is the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some ppl claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers.do u agree or disagree?
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store’s website. When you received it, you discovered that it was not the same item you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Describe the item you ordered
Explain what was wrong with the item you received
Say what you would like the manager to do
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel t oto or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• say how you feel about the visit?
• suggest what you could do on his/her birthday?
• ask what your friend thinks of your idea?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
Many people today facenthe problem of not getting enough sleep. What are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can you suggest?
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. you’ve found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you cannot go anymore
Say who can go instead of you
Say why this person is a good person to go with
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbors. Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
• Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
• Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbors
• Suggest what should be done about the problem
Learning English at school is often viewed 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 take steps to ensure the survival of local languages, and if so, how?
The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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 accomodation officer at the college. In your letter
* describe the situation
*explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
*say what kind of accomodation you would prefer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say part-time jobs are useful for full-time students because they not only earn money but also gain career experience. Do you agree or disagree?
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell,
• what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
• how you feel about it
• what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
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• Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,