Many organization and companies ask their staff to wear a uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What kind of jobs should have a work uniform?
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Chris,
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living stanndards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
write at least 150 words
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
Some people dislike changes in their society and in their own lives, and want things to stay the same. Why do some people want things to stay the same? Why should change be regarded as something positive? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Describe an electronic device you use often You should say: How long you have had it How often you have used it What you have used it for and explain why use it so often
Some people think that children should have activities organised for them, while others believe that they should be free to do what they want in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many newspapers, magazines and television programs make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media’s right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people’s private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people think that women are only good at up bring children so they should not join any work. Give your opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what exxtent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe the teenager should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Describe an important river or lake in your country. You should say: Where it is located? How big/long it is? What is look like? And explain why it is important?
Some believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation such as busses, trains and subways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The government spends a lot of money on education. More money should be spent on free time activities. To what extent do agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
+Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
+Express your appreciation
+And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
Some people say that the government should not spend money building theaters and sport stadium. They should spend more on medical care and education nations instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Each year, your company gives an Employee of the Year award to a worker who has performed exceptionally well. You believe that someone with whom you work should receive the award this year.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In the letter
- Describe your colleague’s job at the company
- Describe a time you worked with this
person
- Explain why you believe this person
deserves the award
Some people believe children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do some home work. How do you think children should spend their time?Give reasons for your answers a d include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believethat they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries? Notice that there are two questions: 1) Why do many people prefer to watch foreign films? 2) Should governments support local film industries?
Some people believe that educating children altogether will benefit them. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and given special courses. Discuss those two views.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You would like to rent a car for a holiday.
Write to the car rental agency. In your letter
•Explain what type of car you would like
•Give details of when you would like the car
•Request more information about the cost
Some people think the government should pay for health care and education , but others believe it is not the government's resposiblility . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome 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
Q Some parents believe that their children should do educational activities during their free time. Others say that children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that environmental issues should be the first priority of humanity in the 21th century. To what extent do you agree with the view expressed?
Some people suggest that international news should study as a subject in secondary school . However,others say that it will be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinoin.
Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of discipline for teachers. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that competitive sports are a source of emotional stress for young people. Therefore, young people should be banned from participating in competitive sports events. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some believe that people who do physical work should be paid on par with people who have a high-level degree. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that young people should spend their free time with teir families instead of enjoying outside entertainment. However, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that pupils should be given less homework, others say the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of people to take care of the environment. Others say it is the government that should take care of the environment. Discuss both views
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports starts are paid too much. Do you agree or disagree ? Which other types of jobs should be paid higher?
Some people believe that young people should choose the jobs that they want, but other people think they should be more realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, the government likes to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should spend more on health and eduation. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
All children should study a foreign language, starting in the earliest grades. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement ?
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. You do NOT need to write any addresses. You should write at least 150 words. In your letter
ointroduce yourself
odescribe your plans for the party
oinvite your neighbour to come
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on TV in order to reduce the amount of violent crimes in the society. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that schools should focus only on academic subjects such as math and science. They argue that subjects like music and physical education are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many mothers take care of the family and don’t go out to work. Some people believe they should be given salaries by the government. 🔸Do you agree or disagree?
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such ad cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To extent do you agree or disagree.
Out of a country health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventive measures. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in other country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opininos.