Some parents believe that learning mathematics at schools is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used in later life. Discuss both sides.
QUESTION: Every year 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 what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to reduce crime, we need to attack the cause of crime such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. It’s not enough to simply have more police on the street and put more people into prison. Do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
•say where and when you would like to go
•include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
•say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Whether or not it is advantageous or disadvantageous to study at private schools which is heated debate. I am convinced with bring both benefits and drawbacks by students. One the one hand, stuuudying at those schools is beneficial to students in two major ways.
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
Vehicles using alternative fuel have been available since the past few years, yet they are not common on the roads. What are the reasons for this? How can people be encouraged to use these vehicles?
People doing dangerous sporting activities like scuba-diving and bungee-jumping should be responsible for their own safety. Rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people doing those sports. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should not watch television as it has negative effects while some people believe that they should watch television as it helps them in their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
■ Write a letter to a sports club. Tell them you are not satisfied with the service and have already let them know about this. Write
▪What exactly wrong with their service
▪What happened after you complained the first time
▪What you want the club to do after your letter
ome people say that only reason for learning a foriegn language is inorder to travel to or work in a foreign country.Others says that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?
Moreand more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into workevery day. The result is increased traffic congestion and damage to theenvironment. What measures do youthink could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distances intowork?
Many students are choosing not to study science in universities.what are the causes for that.what are the effects on the society
Most of successful invention do not rely on complicated technology. In fact, some of the word’s greatest inventions have been very simple things. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will easier if there are fewer languages in the worlds. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have recently had an unsatisfactory experience with the customer service of an online company.
Write a letter to the company's customer service department. In your letter
• describe the problem you faced while using their service
• explain how this issue has impacted you
• request appropriate actions to resolve the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
*In some countries unemployment is high, so some people think that children should only go to primary school and not to secondary school because they will not be able to find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Health care should not be provided for free. The health of the person is in his own hands, and they should pay for it themselves. What is your opinion?
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that computers are more a hinderance than a help in todays world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hinderance? What is your opinion?
Some people believe that the money spend on space exploration technology is not justifiable. The money can be spent on other beneficial things. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The air we breathe has a major impact on our health and the environment. However, the air pollution is constantly growing and at current level it can be fought only globally. that is to say, individual efforts to improve air quality will not give any results, and it is solely responsibility of our governments to reduce air pollution. Do you agree or disagree?
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feelask them to explain why there has been a delayask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
Some people think that modern children’s games do not develop a wide range skills, but others argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 mat it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages”. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from the homes is recycled. They say that only way to increase recycling is for governmnets to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste ?
You have bought tickets for a tour with your friend for the period of your holiday, but you have just discovered that you have to change your plans.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons;
• Suggest alternative arrangements.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
The responsibilities for the environment rest with (belong to) not only the government but also with individuals. What’s your opinion?
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. To what extent do the advantages of private healthcare outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that formal pen and paper examination are not the best method of assessing educational achievement. What is your opinion?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: "A woman’s place is in the home." What do you think
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do vou agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money while other things that money does not guarantee happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
You are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community.
Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter
•introduce your committee
•say why you are having the meeting
•invite the MP to attend
Write about 150 words. You do not need to write addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Sending people to prison is not effective, and other methods, such as community work, should be supported instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people say the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal on public places. Other people say that this is not enough and other measures are needed. Discuss both views and give tour own opinion.
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
· Give details of your visit to the restaurant
· Explain the reason for the celebration
· Say what you liked about the food or service
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
TOPIC – Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both sides.
You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area
and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your
letter,
Say how you found out about the plans
Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face
Suggest some possible solutions to those prob
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in country’s police force and military force, such as the army, while other think women are not suitable for this kind of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspaper. What are the reasons for this? What would be done to solve the problem?
interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large campaniles. However, some people think the interview is not o reliable method of choosing whom lo employ and there are other better methods. To what extent 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?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television advertising directed toward young children (aged two to five) should not be allowed. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently receieved a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
1. Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
2. explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
3. suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write atleast 150 words
Begin your letter as follows,
Dear .....................,