There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather tahan a large family. What are some of the advantages and disadvntages of having a small family rather than a large family?
17. Some people think that a persons improve their intellectual skills more when doing a group activity. To what extend do you agree.
As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs. Describe some job positions that may be lost becaue of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result.
Human activities have negative effects on plant and animals species. Some people think it is too late to do a anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give our opinion.
In some countries, people who are unemployed receive a weekly payment from the government. Some people think that this payment should be stopped and that people should be made to work for their money. Do you agree or disagree?
In some parts of the world, the rate of divorce has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Explain some possible reasons for this problem and suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice.
Write a letter
to your friend. 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
In many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some believe fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that ideas and information should be completely open, and there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, Newspapers, internet ). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that governments should limit the freedom of the media in some circumstances?
Companies use sporting events to promote their products. Some people believe that it has a negative effect. How extent you agree or disagree?
In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in AI and automation technology. Some argue that these technologies lead to widespread job displacement. What extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some people believe that fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer.
In your letter
•say that you liked his/her photos of your family
•ask him/her to be your photographer at a special family event
•give him/her the details of the event.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.
Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goods.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter, you should:
describe the problems
explain why they should solve the problems
and give your suggestion on how to solve the problems.
Your friend has asked you to teach English to their child. However, you do not have any English books so would like to borrow some from your teacher. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter say which course you are taking describe the type of books you need to borrow ask to borrow the books
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
● Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
● Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
● Say how the qualification helps your job or company
In some countries, more and more local shops are closing down because so many people now shop online. What problems might this cause? What is the best way to deal with this problem?
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
•give details of the situation
•describe the documents
•say what action you want the post office to take
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home , you found you had left some important paper at the hotel .
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel . In your letter
• Say where you think you left the papers
• Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Scientists believe that computer will become intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive trend while other think that it is a negative development. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
To what extent do Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your letter:
give details of the purchase
explain the problem
explain why you need a replacement urgently
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam..........,
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people opposie it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Recently you saw an article in a a newspaper about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In this letter, you should tell:
* How you know about this city/town
* What information was incorrect
* What the editor should do about this
Write at least 150 words.
In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems overreliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, boys and girls are educated separately after the age of about ten years old. Discuss this view and give your opinion.
You recently moved house and you used a removal Company to help you move your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move. Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter,
• Give details of the move
• Describe the damage
• Say what you would like the manager to do.
Some believe that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give own opinion.
In some countries, it is posible for people to have a variety of food that has been transported from all over the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
In the advertising, businesses nowadaways usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you thinkn it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that it is better to have the same job throughout their life while others think that people should change their job after some period of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates roblems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partners. Discuss both systems and state which you think is better.
Parents want to achieve balance between family and career. Some say that parents have to quit their jobs to raise their children. Some, however, think that it is okay to have a full-time job while raising children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
The following maps show some of the changes that have taken place in Dubai in recent decades. Summarise the information by selec ating and reporting the main feature, and make comparisions where relevant.
Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think music only benefits to individual and society . Other however think that music can have a negative influence . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss bothe these views and give your opinion
t the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adult, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantage?
In some cultures, older people are valued most highly. In other cultures, youth is valued more than experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion as to which age should be most valued.
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to the world environment protection,while some people think more benefits has been brought to international businesses.discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people say smoking should be banned and some say it is not a good idea what is your opinion on this? Use your own experiences and support your arguments with example and relevant experience
The two maps give information about some changes in the layout of Buduran beach town during the 29-year period since 1995.
Topic: Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to
visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresse
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both and opine.