Competitiveness is considered a positive quality among people. Do you agree with this statement? Write an essay of 200-250 words to state your viewpoint.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. in your letter
suggest how you couls help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Buying things on the internet, such as books air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantage of shopping in this way weight the disadvantage
Governments spend a lot of money on public celebrations such as national holidays and public festivals. Some people say that the government spends too much on this and that they should use this money on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph displays the stock values of four different high-tech corporations from 2011 to 2016. Overall, Facebook’s value steadily increased, while Yahoo’s decreased. Apple’s stock price fluctuated wildly throughout the period and Google’s stayed relatively unchanged. Facebook started the period with a stock market valuation of approximately 7,500 and this consistently moved up in value year on year to reach a peak of around 20,000 in 2016. Yahoo began the recorded period with a very similar value to Facebook, but in contrast, its stock devalued every year, until it reached a low of about 2,500 in 2016. Apple stock was valued at just below 5,000 in 2011 and this jumped dramatically to nearly 35,000 the following year, before plummeting to around 7,000 in 2013. It recovered slightly in 2014 to around 12,000 and subsequently fell to a price of just over 5,000 in 2016. Google’s shares remained at around 1,000 for the entire period.
Some people spend a lotf money on hosting birthday paries, family functions and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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?
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this is a bad example for adolescents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people do not feel safe inside or outside the houses. What are the causes of this and how it can be solved?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
Some people say that the characteristic we are born will have many much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in life. To what extent do you agree with this?
Thanks to the development of technology, many employees are now offering employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development.
Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter period of time n the workplace and not using electricity, gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the increased use of computers, the internet, and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. some psychologist claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To that extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowedge or experience
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In the last decades, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online courses?
The government’s investment in arts, music and theater is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
n increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people belleve that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries,a few people earn extremely high salaries.Some people think that this is good for a country,while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people earn.Discus both the views and give your opinion
Healthcare should always be funded by government, and would always be free for people to use. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Science is beneficial for society, so science students should get more support. 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.
In some countries, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the adventages and disadvantages of giving children this message.
Economic development in the countryside has improved the quality of life in urban areas more than in the countryside. This creates a gap. What problems does this cause, and how might these problems be reduced?
Computers and AI technology ae increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
some children spend hours every day on smartpphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people aim to achieve a balance between their work and lines,but few people achieve it. What are the causes of this? How to overcome this problem?
More and more parents begin to allow their children to play on computers and tablets as they think children should learn technology skills. Do advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages or not?
currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine.however,at best thse methods are ineffective and at worst they may be dangerous
to what extend do you agree with this startment ?
Many people are worried about cyber-crime and identity theft. What kinds of problems is it causing? What can be done to solve this problem? Give your opinion
IIn some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
You are going to another country to study.You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying,so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
* give details of your study plans
* explain why you want to get a part-time job
* suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Write 150 letters.
More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones. Is this a positive or negative development?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experiences.
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development? Trung
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some believe that this information may be relevant and useful. While others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditures. This money should be used for road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
nowadays because of digital technological it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. do you think this is possitive or negative
It is some time said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best for both the individual and for society. Do you agree or disagree?
NOWADAYS EMPLOYERS CONSIDER FORMAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LIFE EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES. WHY IS THAT? IS THAT? IS THIS A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?
Some people think that an employee should change his career or field of work at least once. However, other think that employees should not change his career and stay in the job for the entire life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Many young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating high school. What do you think are the reason what can be done to teach them this important skills
nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks to students during lunch breaks. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?
The most valuable skills learned are practical, rather than the ones we learn while in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?