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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
People should choose their course of study not on the basis of their own interests, but based on the kinds of jobs they can get. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the acedemic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valueable to be shared freely Discuss both these view points and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to have drivers tested every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In whats has technology affected the types of relationships people make ? Has this become a positive or negative development ?
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their studies as well as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solutions could you suggest?
Some people think it’s a good idea to wear uniform at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
Companies use sporting events to promote their products. Some people believe that it has a negative effect. How extent you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that tourism can help to bridge cultural gaps between peoples of different nationalities and cultures. Do you agree or disagree?
In the future people will not need to have schools, galleries, museums or libraries because everything from education to culture and entertainment will be available online. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
**oth government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport pollution greatly.** **Do you agree or disagree with this statement?** Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
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 accommodation officer at the college. In your letter
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Competitiveness is considered a good quality in most societies nowadays. How does it affect individuals? Do you think this is positive or negative?
Healthy eating and the importance of healthy food should be taught in schools or parents should teach their kids. Discuss both views .
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some companies and organizations require their staff to wear uniforms at workplace. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms?
Environmental problems around the world are now so severe that an individual can no longer make a positive difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your local public library wants improvement to their services and facilities .In order to get ideas from the public , they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian.In your letter.
. describe what you like about the library
. say what you don't like
. make suggestions for improvements
Many people have changed from a mainly meat-based diet to a vegetarian one in recent years. Do you think there are more advantages or more disadvantages to following a vegetarian diet.
Schools should teach students how to become successful in their work instead of focusing on academic success. Do you agree or disagree.
Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviur. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Modern technology is used in many workplaces today. How do you think technology changed the ways people work? Do yọu think there any disadvantages of relying on technology at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Should companies ensure that they employ a quota (or fixed percentage) of women in all jobs, or is this an impractical concept? Discuss both sides of this debate, and reach a conclusion based on your own opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or to work in a foreign language. Others say that these are not the only reasons why. Someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The constitution of many countries states that people are the only source of power. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Have you participated in politics in any way?
Today, students can benefit from wider information through the Internet. Some people think that traditional schooling disappear soon. Do agree or disagree?
Nowdays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that school should no longer be necessary because children can obtain all the information that they need form the internet. They can learn and be educated at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fossil fuels (e.g coals,oil,and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries .However alternative sources of energy have been encouraged for use by some countries .to what extent is this a positive or negative development ?
Some people believe that it is good to sharer as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Learnning new language is the best way to know the culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not real needs of the society in which they are sold. to what extent do you agree or disagree relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienece.
Despite health warnings, a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world. Why should we be concerned about this? What solutions would you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Governments should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students rather than supporting professional sports and art performances for the public. Do you agree or disagree?
public libraries provide a large collection of books to read. Some people argue that they should also provide other hi-tech facilities like computer,internet,CDs,DVDs. do u agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career; while other believe that, it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give y0ur opinion
Q. In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What problems is this causing? What measures could be taken to counter this situation?
Nowadays, many people buy household goods (like television, rice cookers etc). Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Computers these days can translate all kinds of language with great accuracy. Hence, our children will not need to learn more languages in the future. Do you agree or disagree?
Watching a live performance such as play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable for the audience. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think that money does not guarantee happiness. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
Government should spend money on railway rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? With reason and example.
Some people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. why do think this is. do you think this is a positive or a negative development.
Some believe that individuals living in the 21st century generally have a better quality of life compared to people from previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Since the 18th century technological advance have replaced people in the workplace. with today's technology this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are a teacher at a secondary school (high school). You have been asked to arrange a visit to a local museum or tourist attraction for some of your students. Write a letter to the manager of the museum or tourist attraction.
In your letter you should:
say who you are and which school you teach at
say why the school would like the students to visit the museum/attraction
ask about educational facilities or information that the museum/attraction can provide.