In some countries, many students are choosing to study online from home instead of attending classes in person at a university or college.Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next week, but you know you will be working
Write a letter to you boss or supervisor to ask for some time off .
In your letter,
-explain the situation and why you particularly want to attend the lunch
-specify the dates , times and amount of time off you will need
-offer to work late or come in early another time to make up for the time
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this the case? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
n some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem, and what measures could be taken to solve it?
The company you work for is planning to provide special training for staff. Your duty is to find out if the local conference centre has suitable facilities in order to hold the training.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter
• Give some details about the training course
• Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course
• Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centre
In some contries, owing 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 negative situation?
any parents (mostly women) decide to stay home and take care of the family members instead of working. Some people suggest that the government should pay them for doing that. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overwehight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from shcool canteen is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, fast food is becoming a part of people's daily diet, replacing traditional foods. Some people believe that this change has negative effects on families, individuals, and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays people moving to other countries to seek job. Some people think it affects the children of such home negatively while some others think it is beneficial to them. Discuss both sides and state your opinion.
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employers. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Some jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play\ with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the children of having a large number of toys?
The increasing presence of multinational companies and globalization is believed by some to have positive implications for everyone involved. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your firend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You eat at your college canteen every time. You think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the principal.
Discuss what you like about the canteen
What you do not like about it
Suggest improvements
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kind of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004 .
In some countries young people move in their own homes in early twenties, in other countries they live with parents longer. What do you think, do the advantages of living alone outweigh the disadvantages?
you stayed at your friend home when you attending a conference in austriala. Unforunately, you left a large envelopewith some important documents in your room.write a letter to your friend .IN letter.
. thank you friend for you stay
.decribe where you left the envelope
.ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Most countries are compared by their economic success. Do you think there are some other important factors that need to be taken into consideration? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
In some countries it is illegal to refuse people applying for jobs because of their age. Is it a positive or a negative development, in your opinion?
In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
In some cultures, children are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advanages and disadvantages of gibing children this message?
In some countries, people are purchasing fewer new items and more second-hand goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative trend?
The food industry is currently reaching to a new level, today, imported food is the top favored choice, however, some people think that eating it will bring back some drawbacks. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Recently, abortion has increased rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have just started a cource in a college which has no sport
facilities of its own.Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club in your letter.
•introduce yourself
•say why you are interested in this sport club
•ask some questions about the club e.g.facilities,members,costs.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday fort he first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your. In 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
Write at least 150 words.
in some countries, governments are encouraging industries and business to move to regional areas out side the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Other believes that some information is too important or too valuable to share freely. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
The development o f tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
In some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people. Why is this? What are the solutions?"
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum."
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agreee?
A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it while you are away. You want to give your friend some information about the flat.
Write a letter to this freind. In your letter:
· Give information about the flat
· Provide any important instructions
· Say what he/she should do if there are any problems
n many countries women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn on their own income and therefore do not require the financial security marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in fighting out about the history of the gouse or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• tell him which team won
• describe the conditions on the day
• say how you felt about the match
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .........,
You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training courses that would be useful for your work.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
. give details of the courses
. say how the courses would be useful
. explain how the company could help you do this course.
Some people think younger people are not suitable for important positions in the government. Some think it will be a good idea for younger people to take on this positions. Disuss both views and give your opinion?
Beside a lot of advantage, some people believe that the internet create many problems. To what extent you agree or disagree.
some people believe that there should be ristriction on some dangerous sports while other believe ther should be a freed do any activity or sport. discuss both view and give your own opinion.
In some countries, owing 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 negative situation?
You have recently moved into a company accommodation and you are facing some issues at the place. Write a letter to your HR department. In the letter, mention:
• A brief description of your accommodation.
• What problems are you facing?
• What do you expect the company to do about it?
COMPUTETRS ARE AN ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF MODERN EDUCATION. SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT CERTAIN SUBJECTS, SUCH AS MATHEMATICS, ARE BETTER TAUGHT USING COMPUTERS. OTHER HOWEVER, THINK THAT THERE ARE ASPECTS OF EDUCATION IN WHICH COMPUTER USE IS INADEQUATE. DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road night cause some problems. What are the problems? What could be done to solve those problems?
Many people join distance-learning programmes (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does.Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
urban areas nowadays are witnessing obesity among children. What are the causes and solution of this problem acoording to you? Ang suggest some solutions.