Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
* give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
* explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Students learn far more from teachers at schools and universities than from other sources such as the Internet and TV programs. Do you agree or disagree?
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other people's cultures. We can learn just as much from books, movies and the internet. Do you agree or disagree with statement?
Some people think that interview is an unreliable way for a company to recruit new staff, and there are better selection methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although globalisation can be positive for some nations’ economies, the negative impact on local communities should not be ignored. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people participate in extracurricular activities such as volunteering in charitable events or joining dance groups to gain more knowledge and experience others simply focus on their goals such as academic subjects or work which do you think helps in improving a person's knowledge and experience? use specific reasons and details to support you answer
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work. To what extent you agree or disagree?
More and more young people are interested in finding out about their family background and history. What are the possible reasons? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
With growing population in the cities, more and more people live in hones with little and no outdoors spacr. Do you think this is a position or negative development?
Some people think that real life skills like cooking, housekeeping and gardening should be included in the curriculum as compulsory subjects? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your opinion, using specific reasons and details.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Other say that these are not the only reason why some should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
As computers translates quickly and accurately, learning of foreign language is a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?
Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve the quality of people's life, so governments should spend money on other areas. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently recieved a letter frin 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
• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A knowledge of maths isn’t important for many job’s nowadays. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools should involve students in school management. Do you agree or disagree with this idea, give reasons and examples supporting your answers
Many people spend a lot of time and money on watching films and TV shows, either at home or in cinemas. This can have a negative impact on their health, budget, and lifestyle. What are the causes and effects of this phenomenon? How can it be prevented or reduced?
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Should the government support artist, such as musicians, writers, and painters ? Is economically beneficial or is it just a waste of money ? why or why not ?
Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some think this is only benefits workers, but not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, imprisonment is the most common solution to crime. However, some people believe that better education will be effective solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1.Adults today do not do enough exercise. Some people believe that showing major sports events like the Olympics or the Football World Cup on television encourages people to exercise. Others argue that there are better ways to encourage adults to move more. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Robots and artificial intelligent are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Today, in many countries, both women and men work full-time. Logically, women and men should share household tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
With an advanced In technology, more and more people are able to work from home and this provides benefits to workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Aritifical Intelligence will create more jobs than it elimates in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
schools should offer some type of physical education program to their students. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that due to heavy traffic, governments need to build more roads in metropolitan cities, while others argue this is not the right solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people consider that teachers should focus on academics more than motivating students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having older people living in the family home? Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might no be happy to give up using cash?
In many countries, large infrastructure projects are increasingly funded and managed by private companies rather than governments. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
An increasing number of people want to buy clothes , shoes and other products by famous international brands Why is it ? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development ?
Capital punishment is unjustifiable and barbaric. In this modern age, it should not be allowed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(VMN)Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railway and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
•Describe the problem with the equipment
•Explain how this problem is affecting your work
•Say what you want the shop or company to do
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Students should pay their full university fees themselves as they benefits from having university studies and not the society as a whole.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many teachers follow the practice of giving students task for home often based on lessons taught in class . It is often believed that such a practice should be stopped as it reduces time spend on leisure activities or nonacademic pursuits. Do you agree or disagree?
Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 word
Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language.Others,however,think that a student should be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have talent for it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
News has become more popular and news has become more influential in people’s lives. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. 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. Write at least 250 word
Some people believe that teenagers should prefer on all school subjects to the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?q