Some parents choose to homeschool their children because they claim that it has a number of benefits. Others this that this educational method can cause a lot of problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of this and suggest some remedies to solve this problem
Traffic congestion is a continuous and growing problem in major cities. Some people recommend enforcing peak-hour tolls to cut back on the amount of cars using major commuting roads during rush hours. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this proposed solution?
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?
It is an increasing trend of business to neglect the environment to further their profits. What problems can this cause? What measures could resolve them?
More and more people relying on private vehicles as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.
Topic: Obesity is becoming a serious issue in many countries. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be implemented?
You recently visited a local gym and were unhappy with the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the gym.
In your letter:
•Explain the problems you noticed
•Describe how these problems affected your experience
•Suggest what could be done to improve the situation
you see the above advertisement for a course design to help improve your memory write a letter to the organizers of the course in the letter give some background information about yourself and explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course inquire about the methods used on the course inquire about course fees and dates you should write at least 150 words you do not need to write any addresses you should begin your letter with dear Sir or Madam
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You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen (e.g., a washing machine or a fridge), but it stopped working after only two days. You called the shop, but they refused to help you.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Describe the item you bought and when you bought it.
Explain what the problem is.
Tell the manager what you want them to do about the situation.
the number of people who are overweigh or obese is far higher than in previous generation . What are the reasons for this , and how this problem be tackle ?
In many countries, it is very easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debts they cannot pay back. Do you think the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?
In many contries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that this the responsibility of governments to solve the problem. What extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently attended a conference and found the facilities were inadequate and the event was poorly organized.
Write a letter to the organizer of the conference. In your letter:
Explain what the problems were.
Tell how you felt about the event.
Say what you would like them to do
An increasing number of professional such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause ?
You have recently come back from an overseas holiday. You face some problems with the hotel booked through your travel agent.
Write a letter to your travel agent. In your letter
• Details about hotel booking
• Problems that you faced there
• Gives the distance to the travel agent so that such problems are not repeated
sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion..
The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What extent do you agree or disagree?
In several parts of world, humans live near the protected areas which preserve and safeguard the wildlife. What problems could this situation cause? what solutions you can suggest?
Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think that cheap air flights should be banned because it pollutes the air and brings many problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people are expected to be living in urban centers in the future. What problems will this cause?. Should governments encourage people to settle outside the city?
ILife has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in some countries, young people have become richer, healthier and live longer, but they are less happy. What are the causes? What can be done to address the problem?
You recently bought an electronic gadget from an online store, but it is not working properly. Write a letter to the customer service department. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the product
Explain what you have already done to fix it
State what you would like the company to do
Nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you thinkg it is a positive or negative development?
present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones . suggest that government and individuals can tackle these problems . Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
•say who you are
•explain the problem
•say what action you would like the store to take
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
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You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to the organizer of the course. In the letter
give some background information about yourself
explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course
enquire about the methods used on the course
enquire about course fees and dates
Being a celebrity - such as a famous film star or sports personality - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think being a celebrity brings more benefit or more problems?
We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in term of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foriegn 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.
some parents worried about increasing level of violence in T.V, video games and other types entertainment for children leisure. how does this affect children . how do you think problem can be tackled?
Some people believe that internet is good and creates no problems. Others believe that the internet is negative on both the individual and society. To what extent do you agree?
The problem with society today is that it is essentially unbalanced, with some people being paid huge salaries to work very long hours, whilst others do not have a job and have too much time on their hands. There is no middle ground. Do you agree or disagree?
With the development of scocial media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in ordet to meet and chat with friends which can lead to pottentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggesr to deal with this problem?
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting .
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting . In your letter
•Describe the meeting
•Explain the problems with the service
•Suggest what the meeting organiser should do
Some people believe that having a pet such as a cat or a dog helps old people to have a more enjoyable life and to stay healthier. How do you think old people benefit from having a pet?Do you think there are any problems in old people having a pet?
The increase in the population of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some people believe that humans are damaging seriously the environment. What are the causes? What should people do to solve this problem?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree with this option?
Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
(Livia) You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter
– Describe the problem the new employee has caused
– Explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee’s conduct
– Say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
Child labour is considered to be one of the most serious problems on the planet. What are the reasons why children find themselves in child labour and can be done to tackle this issue ?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweighthe disadvantages?
Climate change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. Many people strongly believe that it is the responsibility of individuals, rather than corporations and governments, to deal with this problem. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think cheap air travel brings us benefits while others believe that non-essential flights should be cut in order to reduce environmental problems caused by cheap air travel. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
n increaring number of professionals, such as doctors and scientists, are leaving their poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What Solutions can you suggest this situation?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion.
Many developed countries now have a large number of people over the age of 65. What problem might this cause? How can the problems be solved?