Due to poorer countries experiencing a “brain drain” they are seeing many professionals such as doctors and teachers leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people.Do the advantages of this situation outwiegh the disadvantages?
one of major issues facing world today is over population. What problem arise from this situation? What measures can be taken to deal with it?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* explain the important event
*apologise for the situation
* suggest a new arrangement
Some people believe that is best to accept a bad situation, such as ann unsatisfactory job or money. Others argue that is better to try and improve such conditions. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
An international student magazine has invited its readers to submit a letter arguing for immediate action on a key environmental issue. You decide to write a letter, briefly describing an environmental problem that concerns you, explaining why you are arguing for immediate action and recommending appropriate measures to rectify the situation.
Many universities graduates cannot find a job in their choosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what is your opinion, should be done about it?
You recently borrowed a book from your friend but lost it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Apologise for losing the book
Explain how you lost it
Tell your friend what you will do to fix the situation
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Many universities students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
•Explain how you were helped
•State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by others in the same age this is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweight the advantages?
In some country owning a home rather than renting one is very important fo people. Why this might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You have just come back from a holiday overseas. When you arrived back, you discovered that the airline had lost your suitcase. Write to the Customer Relations department of the airline. In your letter
• Explain the situation
• Describe the suitcase and its contents
• Say what you want the airline to do
Write at least 150 words.
Medical professionals such as doctors and nurses from poor countries often migrate to richer countries to work. What problems arise from this situation? What measures can be taken to deal with it?
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
– explain your situation
– describe your problems
– tell him/her when you think you can move in
Some Young People are leaving the countryside to live in towns and cities, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date.
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
- Apologies to your friend.
- Explain why it?s not possible to meet now.
- Suggest an alternative date for the meetin
Many young children have unsupervised access to the Internet and are using the Internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for childrean. Discuss problems and solution.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or neative situation?
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days after purchase it has stopped working.
You spoken to the company representative a week ago but the phone has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
-introduce yourself
-explain the situation
-say what action you would like to company to take
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
At the present time, the populatiom of some countries includes a reltaively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantage of this situation outweight disadvantages?
Some people belive that it is best to acpect a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of maney. Other argue that it is better to try and improve such a situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your hoetown that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your leter
．correct the information in the article
．explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
．suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
In some countries ,owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation. Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both points and express your opinion.
In many countries teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What is the situation like in your country? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part-time jobs?
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your situation
-Explain why you cannot continue at this time
-Say what action you would like to do
In many countries, the papulation of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantage.
At the Present Time, the population of some community includes large number of young adults, compares with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
You have been offered a job, asking you to start next week. You want the job very much but, because of a previous commitment, you want to delay the start for another two weeks.
Q Write to the Manager, accepting the job, but explaining your situation and asking for the change to your start date.
Nowadays, the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider in some countries of the world. What problems can this situation cause? What solutions should be taken?
Some people feel that country should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many children these days face difficulties to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the causes of this situation? What could be the possible solutions?
Road accidents are more frequent these days and claim many lives each year. As a result, some people suggest that drivers should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single driving test, to improve the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently encountered some problems with a public transportation service in your area
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company and say
-where and what the problems were
-explain how these problems affect the public
-suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.
You have noticed that the street where you live has become dirty and that garbage is not being cleaned regularly. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter, you should:
- Explain the problem and how it is affecting your area
- Describe your concerns about the impact of the issue
- Suggest what the council should do to improve the situation
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter,
•outline the situation
•propose ways to improve this situation
•request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
You recently visited a theatre and had an accident there. The staff were very helpful. Write a letter to the manager giving good feedback.
In your letter, you should tell:
– and describe the accident
– how the staff helped you
– how similar situations could be prevented in the future.
You live in a block of flats, your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, you should:
explain the situation
tell him/her how you are affected by this
suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by other in the same age. This is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweighed the advantages?
You recently ordered some books online. However, you have not received them as yet. This has created a lot of inconvenience for you, especially as you are doing some research for which you need the books immediately.
Write a letter to the authority in-charge to convey your dissatisfaction about the delay. In the letter,
● describe the situation
● explain why you are dissatisfied
● say what you want him/her to do
Write a letter to a transport office about a problem with the transportation system in your area.
• Describe the situation you are facing
• Why do you consider it a problem
• What change you would like to recommend.
you rent a four-bedroom house, which you share with two other students. However, there are several problems with this house that need fixing. You also find it expensive and would like to find another student to share the spare bedroom.
write a letter to the state agency. in the letter
explain your situation
describe the problems with the house
say what would you like to happen
write at least 150 words.
Discuss the ethical implications of always telling the truth , even in difficult situations.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this statement.
In some parts of the word traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What problems is this causing? What solutions could be taken to counter this situation?