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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
Education is not the only criterion for getting a job now as we find in many countries people remain jobless even after completing their studies. What are the reasons behind youth unemployment and what problems arise due to it? What solutions do you think this can have?
Write an email to the owner of the nighclub, your email should do the following things. Give information about where you live Describe the problem and say how it effects on you Say how you think the owner could resolve the issue
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of
expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit
card stateme
Many people believe that we have become a ‘disposable’ society, throwing things away rather than repairing them and reusing them. Why do you think that is? What are some of the possible problems this can cause?
any cities are experiencing traffic congestion, leading to longer commute times. What are the problems associated with traffic congestion, and how can these be solved?
You bought a TV a week ago but you got home you discovered it did not work properly, You called the costumer service to report the problem but you have not received yet any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain the problem
• and state what action you would like from company.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevent examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The use of phones, tablets and other devices when people are walking in public is causingconcern among many commentators. What dangers may arise when people focus on such deviceswhen walking in the street? How could these problems be reduced?
If countries are serious about solving traffic problems, they should tax private cars very heavily and use the money to provide free or very cheap rail travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently starting commuting to work by bicycle and discoverd that there is problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work. Write a letter to the building where you work write a letter to the building say
Explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute what problem have you encountered with parking?
What are your recommendation to solve them?
Some People Believe Famous People’s Support Towards International Organizations Draw the Attention to Problems, While Others Think Celebrities Make the Problem Less Important. Discuss Both Views and Give your Own Opinion.
The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you Agree that it is the greatest problem face by humanity?
In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050 these countries will have far more adults aged 65 and over than children under 15. What problems might this cause in the future? Can anything else be done to solve this issue? (2nd attempt)
Mobile phone usage is held responsible for a lot of medical, social and technical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the advantages offered bymobilephones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic 10: In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
Many manufactured food and drink contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to cosume less sugar. do you agree or disagree?
You live in a rental flat.A few problems emerged since the last repair. Wrote a letter to your landlord. In your letter
--what are the problems
--give details of the last repair.
--how you would like the landlord to solve current problems
The table below gives information about the problems faced by children in two primary schools in 2005 and 2015. at least 150 words.
Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem that may lead to the extinction of animal life. What are the causes of deforestation and what can be done to reduce its
Some people think that educating people about the problems of eating too much fast food has no effect and that other measures should be taken to tackle this issue. What is your opinion?
In many countries today, young people are forced to get a job which they are not suited to, suited to or passionate about. What do you think may be the reason for this? What problems might this cause?
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? Do you think this the best way to deal the problem ? what other solutions can you suggest ?
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctors. Do you think is a positive or negative development due¿
Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a problem in developing countries. However, it is becoming apparent that in some developed countries, the illiteracy rate is on the rise. Discuss possible causes for increasing illiteracy rates in developed countries. What effect it may have on society in such countries?
nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however only few achieve it. what are the problems in doing this and what soultion can you suggest?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
•explain where you live
•describe the problem
• give reasons why you do not want this development
There is a problem with the road outside of your house. Write a letter to your local councillor. In your letter
-Introduce yourself
-Explain what the problem is
-Tell the councillor what you would like to be done.
Some people think increasing the cost of fual is the best way to solve global environmental problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree
letter to a company manager about a problem in an online purchased item.
– describe the item
-what is the issue
-what you expect the manager to do
Somefamilies people believe that children who are brought up in which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You and your family have just rented an apartment and one or two problems occurred. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• describe the problems
• what you would like him/her to do.
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage
was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday. Write to the airline,
•complaining about this situation
•saying why it caused you problems
•seeking suitable compensation
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
The chart below shows information about the problems people have when they go to live in other countries. Integration problems for people living abroad
Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid ,organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebritiesmake the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that crime is a result of a bad person’s nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is often said that Governments spend too much money on projects to protect wild life, while their are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?
In msny countries,people are now living longer than ever before,some people say an aging population creates problems for governments, other people think there are benefits if sociaty has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The tendency for news reports in the media to focus on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful to the individual and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You recently purchased a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work properly.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the equipment.
Explain how this issue has affected you.
State what you would like the store to do about it.
you recently had a problem when buying a ticket at a train station.
Write a letter to the manager of the train station. In you lette
- describe the problem you had when buying a ticket.
- say how this affected you.
- suggest what the manager can do about this prroblem.
you do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why it bothers you
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The best way to solve traffic and transport problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than in surburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life of city dwellers be maintained?
Nowadays, most children prefer to spend several hours playing with electronic devices over doing more traditional leisure activities. What problem does this cause? What do you think are possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
There has been an increase in the incident of anti-social behavior in the last few years. What are the reasons for this increase? What can society 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 forgovernments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this opinion ?
Fresh water is a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, increasing demand has made it a global problem. What are the causes of this growing demand? What can governments and individuals do to respond to the problem?
Question: In order to alive traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportlong. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.