You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university Write a letter to the international counsellor at the university In your letter ❑ explain which course you are interested in ❑ tell what you know about the university ❑ state why you should receive the scholarship Begin with ‘Dear Sir or Madam,’ Do not write any addresses. Write at least 15O words
Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the increase in international travel has a negative impact on the environment and should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? #237
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?
A student you know is coming to visit the town or city where you live next weekend.
Write a letter to the student. In the letter,
• tell the student about some places in your town or city that he/she should visit.
• give instructions about transportation in your city.
• give contact details for the student so he/she can get in touch with you.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. 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.
You need to seek admission in a short cource. Write a letter to the admission officer. In your letter, you should tell:
- What the course is?
-How you background knowledge is related to this?
-Why this institure is important?
Nowadays, there are many television advertisements aimed at children. What are the effects of these advertisements on children? Should TV advertisements be controlled?
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
&Explain which course you are interested in.
&Say what you know about the university.
&Explain why you should receive the scholarship.
in some countries, good schools and medical facilities are available in the city only. some people think that teachers and good hospitals, education should be provided in rural areas for few years. while some people think that every person is free to do work according to their choice. discuss your ideas and opinion. discuss both sides.
You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon.
Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter:
Describe the poor experience you had
Include ideas for what the library should change
Explain why you feel the library needs alteration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people feel that music should be taught in schools while others belief it is better to focus on the sciences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion
All chirldren should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grades. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this issue? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people think that the purpose of TV news programs is to entertain viewers. Others believe that news programs should be educational and informative. What do you think the purpose of TV news programs is? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
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 another country if they wish. Discuss these points of view and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities in a process known as urban migration. What are some of the reasons for this? What might be the future effects if this trend continues? You should You should spend around 40 minutes on this task. Your Task Two Answer:
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In a number of countries some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money to construct new railway lines for very fast movement between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • say why he/she would not enjoy going to college • explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her • suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT neer to write any addresses. Begin your letter ad follows
Houses are essential for people. Some argue that the government should offer free to people who cannot afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart and table below give data about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at lea
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Governments in developing countries can best improve people’ s quality of life by introducing new technology. However, others believe that free education should be offered for all. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Topic: Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the authorities should spend more money on healthcare than on other areas such as education and sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many heath problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree
Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoos. Athers believes that there are good reasons for having zoos. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that companies should have the same number of male and female employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn, and should not have to pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exerciseand avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has scientifically been proved to have bad effects on people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
ome people say that students who achieve the highest scores in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Everybody should expect to have more than one career these days. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lesson about work abs become more disciplined other argue that teenagers shouldn't sacrifice their rest and after school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parent should be in their child’s education?
Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Othres value quality of work above appearance. Discusss both these views and give your own opinion.
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country. Others think that they should live as a separate minority group with different lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
: People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Houses are essential for people. Some agrue that governments should offer free houses for people who can not afford to pay it. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
To improve children’s lives, mothers and fathers should attend parenting and child development courses every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
children can use television effectively to have information, we should encourage them to use it in school and home. to what extend do you agree oe dissagree
Imagine you are the headteacher who received the letter.
Write a letter in response to the parent.
In your letter, you should:
• discuss and evaluate the issues raised by the parent in the letter
• give your own views about teaching life skills and whether you think these lessons should
replace other subjects in the curriculum.
Base your letter on what you have read in the parent’s letter, but be careful to use your own words.
Address each of the bullet points.
Begin your letter, ‘Dear A. Ifan …’
Write about 250 to 350 words.
Some people think that fathers should have time off from work after the birth of a baby. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be rewuired to work in the country where they did their trainig. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
• describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
• summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
• say how you think the company should spend the money