Due to television and the internet it is easier today for a large number of people to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries, criminal trials are shown on television for the public. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that what children watch in television influence on children's behaviour. Others say that amount of time on television influence their behaviour. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
History tells that people have often thought about creating an ideal society, but most of the times fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? How can we create an ideal society?
Nowadays, distance-learning programmers have gained in popularity( those teaching programmers that involve the use of written materials, video, television and the internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Analysts tell us that many people feel stressed and think they have insufficient control over thier live. What problems do such feeling causes for people ? What remedies should you suggest ?
Some people think that watching television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay justifying your choice.
The two pie charts and the table below inform us on the budget used for police forces in the year 2017 and 2018 in the area of Britain.The table tells us how the money was collected and the charts show what it was spent on.
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•apologise for missing the birthday celebration
•explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
• and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal 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 your letter, you should tell:
•how you know about this city/town
•what information was incorrect
•what the editor should do about this.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
We can learn everything about the past from the drama in films and on television. Therefore, we no longer need to read historical books. To what extent do you agree or disagree about this statement.
Many people believe that watching a live performance is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do yoou agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any examples from your own knowledge or experience
One of your friends lives in another country.you want to spend some time working in that country. Write a letter to your friend. Describe why you want to work in that country. Tell him about your skills and experience. As some other questions related to work.
The table below illustrates the total number of telephone call minutes (in billions) in the UK from 1995 to 2002, categories into three distinct types.
You had just missed a friend’s party, write a letter to apologise.
In your letter, you should:
· apologise to your friend
· explain why you couldn’t attend the party
· tell her what steps you will take to avoid missing it in the future.
People thought process are greatly affected ny what they read, listen and observe around them through various outlets like newspapers, television programmes or movies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. What are the advantages and disadvantages for children of watching television?
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? Allow yourself 40 minutes for this task.
Some people believe that it is a waste of time ot read read newspapers and watch news on televison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Technology has impacted on the way people interact. These days, many relationships are created and maintained through technologies such as mobile, telephones and the internet. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology to establish and develop relationships?
Part 1
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sports on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sports themselves. Discuss the view and give your opinion.
Some people think the news has no real connection to people's lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programs on television in a waste of time.Do you agree or disagree?
At an event you attended recently, you met an employee of a company you would like to work at. You talked to her and she suggested that you should contact her if you needed any help with your job application.
Write a letter to this employee. In your letter:
1. remind her how you met and ask for some help
2. tell her what kind of job you are interested in
3. ask her about the company's job application process
The table below shows the television viewing figures for sports by country, in millions
It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● ask the family some questions
to get information that is
important to you
● tell the family about your
arrival date and time
■ Write a letter to a sports club. Tell them you are not satisfied with the service and have already let them know about this. Write
▪What exactly wrong with their service
▪What happened after you complained the first time
▪What you want the club to do after your letter
Every year your company organizes a sports event for a local community, but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
– Express your feelings about missing the sports event
– Tell them about your plans for next year
– Explain how this sports event is useful.
Some people say that family is the most powerful influence in a child’s development. Other’s say that other factors such as ( television friends music etc. ) play a greater role today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There should be laws to control the amount and type of violence shown on television programs. To what extent do u agree/ disgree with this statement.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You saw an advertisement on the website of the local council. They ask for volunteers to help with organization of charity events.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Tell that you are willing to help;
• Suggest ways you might help with the events;
• Give details about your availability.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people hold that it is the television that alienates the relationship of family members. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Children from 7-11now spend more time watching television and playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
your friend bought tickets to the theatre for both of you.write a letter to him to tell him that you cannot go to the theatre.
Appologize
explain the situation
tell him what he can do with the extra ticket
The amount of sport shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sports events. Do you think the benefits of having more televised sport are greater than the disadvantages?
Face to face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think history tells little or nothing, whereas others believe it makes us know the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
news editorsdecidee what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. what factors do you think influence these decisions? do we become used to bad news, and would it be better if more good news was reported?
One Of Your Friends Recently Had A Birthday Celebration, But You Missed It And You Forgot To Tell Your Friend That You Couldn’t Attend. Write A Letter To Your Friend. In Your Letter:
– Explain Why You Missed It
– Explain Why You Didn’t Tell Your Friend
– And Say What You Would Like To Do To Show That You Are Sorry
You are applying for a new job and international company. You would like to ask your previous employer to write a reference letter for you. Write a letter to your previous manager in your letter. Remind your manager of the position you worked in tell him or her position you applying for why you want ask him to provide you with the directors letter
In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently went to a concert amd thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer.I your letter say how you feel about his perfomance, give details of your musical activities, Exlpain how you would like hm to help you with your muscial activities.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the three of the following as media of communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective: Comics, books, radio, television, film, Théâtre
Many people these days have computer, laptop and telephone at home for work.Do you think working fron home has more advantage or disadvantage?
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him. In your letter, you should tell: why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased what you will do if it is increased
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– Describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.