Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justifed while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know/edge or experience. Write at least 250, words.
7. You're working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in emergency. Write a letter to your friends explaining the situation.
In the letter, you should
- apologise for leaving like this
- explain what happened
- tell them what you're going to miss about working with them
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to bu ythe same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
Trial marriage is becoming more and more popular among college students. Many people believe this trend has a negative impact on student’s live. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people say that the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider, as the rich become richer and the poor become poorer. What problems could this situation cause, and what measures can be taken to address those problems?
In many countries there is a long break from school in the summer months. Some people like this policy but others feel that school should continue throughout the year with no long breaks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. •What is the reason for this? •What problems can this cause?
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
what are the problems you are facing
what part of the service would you like to change
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some people say that students should take a gap year after high school to work. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others ,however, Believe that school is the place to learn this. Discussion both these views and give your own opinion.
in many countries, number of older people are increase. some people says that this will cause more problems to that countries. others say that older people can play a role in society. discuss both views and give your opinion.
oung people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays.What are the reasons for this?Are there more negative or positive sides to this trend?
Buying things on internet such as books air ticket and groceries is becoming more and more popular .Fo advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantage.
2.Many economically developed countries give economic support to poorer regions, although there may be benefits, some critics say that this policy does more harm than good. Discuss both side of arguments.
Nowdays, advertising aimed at children is on the rise. Some people think this should be controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want onine without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Today more people put personal and private information online to do everyday activities such as banking, shopping and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Nowadays people tend to change careers during their life. What are the reasons for this? Do you think it is good for the society as a whole?
Many people think that the government should not restrict what people say in public media as it is part of freedom of speech. To what extent do you agree to this statement?
A magazine wants to include contribution from its readers for an article called 'the book that influenced me most". Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influences you most. In your letter,
-describe what this book was about,
-explain how this book influenced you,
-say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Durning a recent plane journet, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter:
1) remind him when and where you met.
2) tell him what kind of job you are interested in.
3) say why you think you would be suitable for that job.
Some people believe Artificial Intelligence is going to take over our homes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays more and more museums and art galleries around the world are putting their material content online. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
TEST 8 In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
With the advancement in healthcare and technology, people now have a longer lifespan. Some argue that the retirement age which is normally 60 to 65 years of age should be adjusted to 70 years or even higher. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reason and example to state your stance
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the school promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development? Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are some of the job skills that employers look for in new employees?
Topic: In many countries, more and more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The use of social media such as Facebook or Twitter are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The environmental problems facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. Government and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. 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 aome 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 negative situation?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels. Is this a positive or negative developmen?
computers are being used more and more in education. Some peole say that this is aposetivr trend, while others argue that it leading to negeative consequenc. Discuss both sides of this argument and given your own opinion.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter
•say how well you know your friend
•describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
•explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
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? Vy
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter-
Suggest how you could help in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
An increasing number of children have become hooked on fast food and aerated drinks that donot provide much nutritions . This poor diet has led to a rise in obesity among children . What are the problems that are associated with obesity in children and what steps could be taken to prevent?
Increasing health issues in adults can be resolved by inclusion of physical activity in school program. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion
People believe that Generation Z (1997-2007) are more dishonest than previous generationsWhat are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the adv of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
some employers want to be able to contact their staaf at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages.
in many countires nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over tha world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Housing is essential for people . Some argu that government should offer free housing for people who can not afford it.do you agree or disagree with this statement
Poor countries always received money from rich countries , this approach unable to address the poverty issue so according to some developed countries ought to provide different type of aid rather than financial support. In my opinion, I agree that rich countries supposed to not give financial assistance to poor countries as there are many types of support available to help assist them.
Sexual harassment has become a popular claim from working people. But authorities should be very careful with this tendency. To what extend do you agree?
Celebrities earn more money than other professionals. Some people believe that this is unfair. However, others justify the high salaries of actors, singers and athletes. What is your opinion?
Mrs Barrett, an English speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter, suggest how you could help her in her home, say why you would like to do this work and explain when you will and will be available