You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You wanted to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend
Tell him/her about your business
Explain why you think it is a good idea
Ask him/her help for some help or advice
Due to increasing world demands for oil and gas energy, people need to look for new sources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages of locating these sources outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefilt teenagers and community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the Japan’s population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As transportation and housing problems increase in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people work for the same organisation for a lifetime. Others think it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you can not manage to meet him at the airport on time.
Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you.
Deforestation caused by human activities is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Many people nowadays decide not to work for a large company but to become self-employed. What problems might this decision cause? What can they do to solve these problems?
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets lots of exercises and avoids stress. What should people do to stay fit? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people say that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say its purpose is to prepare individuals to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
&Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
&Say what happened the last times you complained
&Explain what you want the manager to do.
Some educators suggest extending high-school education to four years so the students can achieve all that is expected of them. Others are against the proposal because they think students would lose interest in school and attendance would drop in the end. Write an essay to assert your point of view on this question. Use reasons and examples to support your position.
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitats and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people believe charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own countries. Others claim that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both opinions and tell which side do you agree?
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter
• describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
• say what happened because of the problem
•explain what you would like the company to do.
Many feel that going to gym is the best way to stay fit. Other think there are more efective methods. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have made up your mind to resign from your work in order to join a new job.
Write a letter of resignation to your company's owner. In your letter:
• Tell your decision and mention the reason why you are leaving.
• State what you have learned from your current job and how you feel about leaving.
• Request for a reference letter.
It is important for childrean to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
In some societies, it is increasingly common to try to achieve good health and fitness through physically demanding sports, special diets, or preventative medicine -conventional or alternative. Some people, however, believe that the best way to stay fit and healthy is simply to lead a normal life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar graph below shows the volume of fish and seafood consumed in Spain from 2008 to 2021, by sales format. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going on holiday to a city overseas where your friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
Write about your plans
Request information where to stay
Ask about the best places to visit
Some people argue that individuals’ freedom should be in accordance with laws and rules, otherwise, society cannot function as it should be. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries television shows many foreign -made programmes. The dominance to the imported entertainment is harmful to the culture of these countries. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is ? What measures can goverenments take to discourage people from using their cars?
It is a positive thing for people who are in senior management positions in companies to have much higher salaries than other employees in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart illustrates the number of passengers entering Mexico on international flights from 2005 to 2010, broken down by their origins: Canada, the USA, Europe, and South.
Some people think that government funding for schools should be spent on science subjects rather than on other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You visited a hotel during your holidays, You were greatly impresses. Write a letter to the hotel authorities thanking
them for the service and facilities provided to you.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
• Your reason for writing
• What you would like to happen
• A nice, respectful style.
Some people believe that having interviews is the best way to find new employees for a company. Others say that there are better alternative ways to appoint employees. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyles of children are different from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their healthy. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option. Give reasons for your anser and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently moved to a new city and you want to tell your friend about your new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Describe your new home
•Tell your friend how you feel about the new city
•Invite your friend to visit you
A magazine wants to include contributions from its reader for an article called 'The book that influenced me most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced 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
Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warning many people do not do this. what are the reasons for that? how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment.
In many countries, people like to eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages
Creative artist should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas in words pictures music or film in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option
Some people say that the extensive use of computers in schools will replace the role of teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Describe the information shown below in your own words.
In school and universities, girls tend to chose arts while boys like science. What are the reason of this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinions give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowlede or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with family fr 6 months and look after their 6-months old child.
Write a letter to the parents:
Explain why you would like the job.
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
In recent years, young people in many countries choose to live by themselves. What are the reasons and is it a positive or negative development?
You were recently disrespected by one of the employees at your local supermarket.
Write a letter to the supermarket manager.
In your letter
• tell why you were speaking with the employee
• describe the employee's rude behavior
• explain what you'd like the manager to do
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:
Q) What are the changes?
Q) What are the problems you are facing?
Q) What part of the service would you like to change?
Some people think that it is more important to focus on the future rather than the present. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss, including examples from your own knowledge and experience.