Some people think if students are afraid of teacher it is better. Others say that having a friendly relationship is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people say that travelling abroad is necessary to get knowledge about other countries, while others suggest that TV and the internet can also help people know about foreign countries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine
for someone to live with a family for six months and look
after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
In your letter
· explain why you would like the job
· give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
· say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.
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.*
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT THE MAIN PURPOSE OF TELEVISION SHOULD BE EDUCATION; WHILE OTHERS SAY THAT IT SHOULD BE FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY.DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
The office building where you work doesn't have any parking spaces available for employees. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain the problem
- suggest a solution
- say how on-site or nearby parking would benefit employees.
Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people claim that not enough of wastes from homes is recycled. They say that that only way to increase recycling for governments to make it a legal requirement.
To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people say status the main purpose of television should be education.While others say that it should be for entertainment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Your friend wants to send her/his children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say
– Agree to this arrangement.
– Say what time is suitable for you.
– Describe what you are planning to do.
Some people say industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty, while some believe it should be stopped due to environmental problem it creates. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that what people do to protect the environment cannot make a difference. Others say that individuals can help to protect the environment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say
– Explain why you would like to work in his/her country
– Describe your skills and experience
– Ask for some information about working in his/her country
Some people say that now they can see films on theur, phones or tablets. there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films, need to
be seen in a cinema.
Discuss both· these,views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that people should keep all their earnings and don't have to pay taxes to government. Do you agree or disagree with then statement
You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead.
Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course say what you would like to do about your studies ask for advice about what you can do about the situation
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had Jett some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter • say where you think you Jett the papers • explain why they are so important • tell the manager what you want him/her to do
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors
fo your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the
reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
1. Some say that todays life is better than it will be in the future; others disagree and say that in the future life will be better than now. Discuss, and include your own opinion
Some people say that the best way to improve the overall general health of the public is to offer more sports facilities. Others say that this would have little effect and other measures are necessary to improve public health.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You went to a museum with your elderly friend last week. However, he/she found it difficult to walk around the museum. Write a letter to the manager and say:
* Whom did you visit the museum with?
* What problems/inconveniences did he/she face?
* also, suggest solutions to enhance the museum visit experience for an elderly person.
You work for an international company and would like to spend six months working on its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• asked by his/her help in arranging it
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
· Describe your schedule and situation
· Explain why you cannot continue the course
· Say what action you would like to take
Some people say it is important to keep your home and work place tidy with everything organized and in the correct places. What is your opinion about it?
Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while others think they should live in homes specially built for old people. Which do you think is a better practice?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their time with their family. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, air polution and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people opine that computer have made our life more convenient and easier, others, however, oppose it and say that computers have actually made our life complex and stressful. Discuss both these views.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most.
In your letter describe what this book was about,
explain how this book influenced you, and say whether this book would be likely to influence other people.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel.
In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In the letter
• Say what the participants liked about the hotel
• Explain why they were unhappy about the food
• Suggest what the manger should do to improve the food in future
Some people would say that parents should pay their children for small home duties (cleaning, washing dishes). Other would disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue that students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
Films and computers games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have negative effect on society and should be banned. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that communication by using computers and phones will have side effects on young people’s writing and reading skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often said that governments spend too much money on wild life protection, while others say that there are other problems that are more important?
do you agree or disagree?
Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Adult youths are often called up for working development of communities. Some people say that they should be paid other say that they should not be pair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, government should focus on reducing environmental population and housing problems. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own idea.
The spread of multinational companies and globalization is increasing with time. Some people say that it will bring
positive effects for everyone.
Do you agree or disagree?
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter describe the sutuation, explain why you cannot continue at this time, say what action you would like to take.
Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
•What topics would you like them to cover?
•Why would it be interesting for students?
• Ask questions about the arrangement
Some people think that keeping animals as pets at home is beneficial for the family. Others oppose and say it is a bad idea.
Do you think keeping pets have a advantages? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
explain your answer with reasons and include examples.
Experts say older people were happier and healteir in the past because they did more excercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems.
What are the causes of this and what are some solutions ?
!"ou work (or an internation,1 company, and wou[d like to spend six months
working in its h,ad office in anoth,r cour,try.
Write a letter to your manager. In your fetter
• explain why yoq want tp wcfrk in· the company�s head office for six months
• say how your work coulcfc be done while you are away
• ask for hisllJer help in ijrranging it
You are going to organise a birthday party next week at your home. You want to invite
a friend to this party.
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. In your letter,
• explain why you are organising the party
• describe what you are planning to do
• say why you want your friend to come to the party
People’s lives are becoming increasing stressful nowadays and there are many reasons behind this. Many people relate this to the technological advancement while others say that high living costs and competitions are the main reasons for this stressful life we have. In your opinion what are the reasons behind this? What can be done to solve this problem?
You have lost something on a bus and called customer service to get help. You weren't happy with their response. Write a letter to the bus company manager. In your letter, you should:
· describe the item you lost
· explain why you weren't happy with the customer service
· say what action you would like the company to take.
Some people say that globalization will lead to a loss of cultural identity. Others think that globalization will result in world peace and harmony.
To what extent do you agree with either sentence?