Band 8
A freiend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. th your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?
He recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your leather say how you feel about his performance.
Give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem ?
Some people think governments should ban dangerous sports. Others, however, say people have the freedom to make their own decisions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that organising events like world cup and Olympic games can encourage adults to do exercise, while others say that there are other ways to encourage adults for doing exercise. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the transport officer about a problem with transportation system in your area please say
Describe the situation you are facing
Why do you consider it a problem?
What changes would you like to recommend?
Some people say that modern technology has made life too complicated and the solution is for everyone tolive a simpler life and avoid using technology. Do you agree or disagree? Give examples from your own knowldge and experience.
To be successful in sport, some people believe it is essential to have a good coach. Others say that an athlete's natural ability is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give tour opinion.
Some people say that History is one of the mist important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are going to study at a college in another country. You need to find a place you will live. Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival date, describe the kind of accommodation you need and say what you like the accommodation officer to do
The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports Some people say that the best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many doctors say that people in the modern world do not exercise enough. What are the courses for this? What are the solutions to this problem?
Some say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both views and give own opinion.
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? Give reasons for your answers and include any revelant examples from your own experience.
some people say that music is a good way of bringing poeple of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Questions: Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Example 1 in exam : some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Others say that economic growth is damaging the environment and should stop. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Describe a time you used your smartphone to do something important You should say: What happened When it happened How important the smartphone was And explain how you felt about the experience
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
165.Some parents say that children should play individually more than in a group. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and include your own opinion.
Technological improvement has made our life more comfortable than ever before. Some people argue that this is a positive trend, while others say that it is leading to a negative consequence. Discuss advantages and disadvantages, and then give your opinion.
Nowadays people are able to work from home thanks to technology. Some people say that this is only beneficial to employees, not employers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some think that teenagers should follow older people's rules. Others think that it is natural for them to challenge what older people say. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in the last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop using fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas and coal are essential many industries and not using them will lead to economy collapse. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Modern technology has a big impact on our environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple life-style to solve this problem, while others argue that technology itself should provide a solution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by picturers. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisment tell us about new product that may improve our lives. which view do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extenet do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers should not sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people say that main environmental problems of our time are due to lack of some specific species of plants and animals. Other says that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You work for an international company and need to take
some time off work to celebrate a family event.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● give details of the family event and why it is important you
attend
● say how much time you will need away from the office
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Nowadays techonology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
jnuSome 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 opinion.
Some say that the standard of behavior among children has worsened and this is their parents' faults, others say that schools are be blame. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people claim that not enoughof the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recyclings for governments to make it legal requirment. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Violence and crime have increased in most major cities of the world. Some people say this is because children now play violent video games online. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Several languages are in danger of extinct. These are spoken by small number of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages while other believe that it would be wasted of money discuss both who and give your opinion.
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
• What is your motivation to learn a new language
• How can the teacher help you
• When you will be ready to start
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of school day. Other believe that students should spend the whole day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reason and details to support your answer.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think taht in today's world subjects like Science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example forrm your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that parents should organise free time activities for their children.Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their spare time.Discuss both side and opine
Some people say free time activities for children should be organized. Others say that children should be free time to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Government should spend funding on elementary school while other people say that it should be spent on high school. Discuss both perspective and give your opinion
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country . Others say that these are not the only reasons why somrone should learn a foreign language . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this and how it can be addressed?