These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
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
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young people should have the freedom to choose a career path they like.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought something from a TV home shopping channel. The product that was delivered does not have the same specifications / functions as the one advertised on TV. Write a letter to the TV channel. In your letter;
Say why and when you bought the item
Say what is the difference / what is wrong with it
Say what action you would like them to take
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel aborad on holiday.
Do you agree or disagree?
A lot of places in the word rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
You have arranged to rent a new apartment, but will not be able to move in immediately due to some personal difficulties.
Write a letter to the apartment owner. In your letter
-describe the situation
-explain why you won't be able to move in right now
-say that you would like to move in at a later date.
Interviews form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that an interview is not in reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do - you agree or disagree?
You have recently ordered an item from the internet, but are not happy with the purchase.
Write to the company. In your letter
•Describe what you purchased
• Explain why you are not happy with the purchase
• Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
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.
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. Agree or disagree?
Biotechnology companies all over the world are developing different types of genetically modified (GM) crops. However, not enough is known about these crops on our health and the environment. Interfering with nature in this way should be prohibited.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment, but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Recently, your position in the company has changed, and accordingly, you are required to write a letter to ask for some corresponding training programs that contains the following information:
• What was your last position?
• What qualities does your new position require?
• How does the training help you in your new position?
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
When a country becomes richer, the natural environment will suffer. It is not possible for a country to both develop its economy and protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
explain why the occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Some people think that the government should pay for health care and education, but others believe it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach art subjects, like philosophy and history, and only practical degree courses that maximises chances of employment.
To what do you agree or disagree?
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems.
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Neighbour
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's police force or military force, such as the army, while others think milit
women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some say children should be disciplined at an early age. Others , however, feel this is not a good idea. Discuss both these view and give your opinion
It is observed that communication between family members in today's time is less as compared to the past. However, some people do not think so. Do you agree or disagree?
Doctors in many countries say that people do not do enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this trend? How can the situation be improved?
Nowadays, people have developed poor eating habits and do not eat balanced diet. What are the reasons behind this? Suggest possible solutions to control this.
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under of 18.Some psychologists claim that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore students should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree?
In some developing countries,it is difficult to get teacher to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities.
why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developeing countries?what could be done to solve this problem?
Rich countries often offer 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 you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afforde them so some people think that univeristy education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?
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[3:51 PM, 10/20/2019] mooh: 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
Write a letter to the local council about plans to close a children's playground in your area in your letter, you should: -say why children are not using the playground -Explain how important the playground is for the local community -Suggest how the playground could be improved
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
x describe the problem with the equipment
x explain what happened when you phoned the shop
x say what you would like the manager to do
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Your friend works as a fitness instructor in a gym. You would like to receive his/her advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should:
– describe your exercise programme
– explain what your goals are
– ask for advice on how you can improve your fitness
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans. On the other hand, other argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various need, including uses for food and research. What is your opinion?
Some argue younger people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while others think is a good idea. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mrs BARETT, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town , has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrett. In your letter
Suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit.
-Explain why you will not be able to visit.
- Suggest another time that you could visit.
Many people work from home using modern technology today. Some people think that only the
workers benefit from this and not the employer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many individuals do not workout or play, any sports due to busy schedule or despite of having time. Lack of exercise results in many problems related to mental and physical health. In this essay I will analyse and discuss the reasons and possible solutions to overcome these issues.
Students nowadays can get large quantities of information from mobile phones. Despite this, many people think that they should not be allowed to use them in the classroom. To what extent do you agree ar disagree?
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?
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments againts offenders To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples
These days internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university based courses, some students prefer this type of learning because they do not attend lectures, others argue that it is important to study at the University. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some believe that training is necessary to be a good teacher, others think, teachers do not need a training course. Discuss both views along with your opinion
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 exyent do you agree or disagree?
Some people regard eating meat as completely wrong.
To what extent do you agree?
- we do not have a lot of alternatives
- meat some itmes is easier to produce
- we should have meat to get vitamins
These days the majority of employers require good social skills. While these social skills could improve employee management and bring effective networking, these could social skills could not determine exact qualification and abilities.
What extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think the education will not work. Disscuss both views and give your opinion.
You are Dimitar Borisov/Elena Borisova. You stayed at a holiday resort recommended by your travel agent. However, you did not enjoy your stay due to a number of difficulties. Write a formal letter complaining about the service the hotel offers.