Many people believe that living in the city offers more advantages compared to living in the countryside. Identify the pros and cons of living in these places and compare them.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
•explain why you cannot keep the appointment
•apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
•ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances for employment. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance listening from the internet rather than face-to-face interaction in the classroom. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
You are a manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of compliant about poor service from a member of your staff.
Write a letter of apology to the person who has complained. In your letter
. say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
. explain what action has been taken against the staff member
. offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
Many people leave the countryside for the greater opportunities which are offered by cities. This move is not without disadvantages for both people and the environment. What are some benefits and drawbacks of urbanization
You applied for a job and were offered the position but have decided not to accept the offer.
Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed.
In your letter:
- explain the reason why you are declining the offer
- describe your reasons for staying with your current position.
You have recently been offered a job in Canada living with a family for 6 months and looking after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him/her why do you want this job, explain how you will spend your free time in Canada, and invite your friend to visit you when you are in Canada
While international tourism offers many advantages and a lot of places, it brings about several disastrous on both people and the environment there. Do the advantages of tourism outweigh disadvantages?
Money offered for post graduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful sub. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short cookery course.The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Writing a letter to the course director at the cookery school.Hn yoour letter
. describe what you enjoed about the course
. say how much cooking you have done since the course
. suggest another cookery course you would like the school to offer
You have just an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other you don't fully agree with this opinion Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper in your letter say which points in the article you about explain ways in which year Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town Centre to the writer of the article
Some people think any form of experimentation on animals for any reason is wrong. They believe all such experiments should be banned. Others think the benefits research offer us in terms of medical advances make experiments on animals worthwhile. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticism on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend’s offer. In your letter -Give your opinion of your friend’s business idea. - Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept his offer - and explain your reasons for this decision.
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
Putting criminals into prisons is not an effective way to deal with them. Instead, education and job training should be offered. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
it is believed that children from countries with high level of unemployment should be offered only primary education and should noy be offered secondary education as it unlikely that they will get a job in the future anyway. do you agree or disagree?
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment. Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager and say
Why are you interested
What can you help with
When can you start
Some universities offer online classes as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
More and more people are moving away from agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be the consequence of this? What solutions can you offer?
Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the word. what are the causes of it? and what solution do you offer?
Some people believe that buying local products is better for the economy and the environment, while others argue that imported goods offer more variety and better quality. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
- say which point in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Many educated and successful people, such as doctors, lawyers, and computer scientists, are leaving developing countries where they grew up and moving to developed countries to live permanently. Discuss some problems with this trend and offer some possible solutions.
some people think that history has little or nothing to offer us, while others bekive that history help us undertand present. discuss both views and give ypur oppinion
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
• explain your position
• apologies and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
• ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
You recently notice a local restaurant offering a part time job
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter
• Explain that you would like to apply for this job
• Give some details of relevant experience that you have
• specify the date and time that would suit for you
You should write at least 150 words
You don’t write any address
You saw an advertisement requiring volunteers for an organization that helps children. Write a letter and offer to volunteer part time. Include the following in your letter.
-Why are you applying for this position?
-What makes you suitable for it?
-When will you be available?
In the interest of maintaining local culture, governments should support projects such as local film industries in order to offer alternatives to mass produced culture, such as Hollywood. How important is it to preserve traditional cultures in the face of globalization and in what ways can it be achieved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many believe that living in a city offers greater benefits compared to life in COUNTRISIDE. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for
your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
University should offer to choice one subject to students instead giving multi subject . To what extend do you agree with or not?
these days, many universities courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant advantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie charts give detailed information about the proportion of students who were offered to take different courses in the year 1985 and at present.
You have seen an advertisement for an evening course to study a foreign language.
write a letter to the institution offering the course. In you letter,
Ask for details of the course
Ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
Request that the institution sends you their brochure.
Some unversities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Obesity rates are rising in many countries around the world. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be offered to tackle it?
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,
You bought a ticket for a music concert. You’re unable to attend the concert. You want to offer the ticket to your friend. Write a letter to give him the ticket. In your letter,
Give detailed information about the concert
Explain why you’re unable to attend the concert
Tell him how to get the ticket
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students’ skills that assist them to find employment, but some people believe that the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?
Houses are essential for people. Some argue that the government should offer free to people who cannot afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree?
Q- Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime cab be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
Childhood obesity /əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/ is becoming a serious problem in many countries. What are the causes of this? What solutions can be offered?
In many cities many people are living in apartments and condominiums. Do these types of accommodations offer more advantages or disadvantages?
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.