You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
– say what the problem is
– describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
– ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Government investments in the arts such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that international car-free day will help in reducing fuel usage and air pollution. Others believe there is an effective alternative to this. To what extent do you agree with this opinion
Later, plenty of individuals discussed e-books are more contemporary this year and more convenient. This essay will discuss negative and positive aspects.
Some people think that modern technology has more negative effects on our lives than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, as women and men have to work full time, household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to advances in technology, working from home has become more popular. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home and give your own opinion about it.
Some people say now that we can see films on our phones or tablet there is no need to go to the cinemas, others say to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others argue that happiness depends on ther factors. Discuss both viewpoints and state your view.
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, say that cooperation and teamwork skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays, experience is more valued in the workplace than knowledge in many countries. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph shows the types of games people play in some country over a 7 year time period.
Employes sometimes ask people applying for jobs or personal information, such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is import for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that it is the responsibility of first world nations to help other countries. Others, however, feel that these countries have their own problems and should help themselves first. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think cars are the best way to get around a city, while others prefer cycling. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some parents believe that watching TV and playing computer games should be limited and substituted by reading books. Do you agree or disagree ?
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbor.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
•Introduce yourself
• Describe your plans for the party
• Invite your neighbor to come
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager.In your letter,
•explain that you would like to apply for the job
•give some details of any relevant experience that you have
•specify the days and times that would suit you.
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centres and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree
People are surrounded by advertisement which has an increase effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effect of this outweigh the negative effect?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at 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 baheviour to children?
Some people think that teenagers should be required to do community service in their free time as this would benefit both the individual teenagers and their society. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
99.In the future all cars, buses and dricks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
According to research, the current stocks of fish in the world's seas are becoming more and more reduced. Why is thie happening? What can be done to change this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that affect a child's development are media, pop culture and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is better to have a friend who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have a friend who always disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many small businesses should avoid recruiting younger women who do not have their own families in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that government must apply high taxes to provide good public services for everyone. What is your opinion?
ome people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that the purpose of education for individuals is to be useful to the society, while others argue that the purpose is to fulfill personal ambitions of an individual. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
at the present time, the population of some coutnries includes a relatively large number of youn adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantages of his situation outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently received a letter from your friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think he /she should get a job.
*say why he or she would not enjoy going to college
*explain why getting a job is a good idea for him or her
*suggest types of job that would be suitable for him or her
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
With the increased global demand for oil and gas , undiscovered areas of the world should be opened uo to access more resources. To what extent 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 teh 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.
The amount of time spent on sport and exercise should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children. Do you think this is the best way to deal with the problem? What other suggestions can you suggest?
Some people believe that written communication is much less powerful than face to face interaction when it comes to conveying a message. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statemant?
Some people think our first impression of someone is important, while others think we should not judge another person so quickly and should take our time to know them better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is a good thing for senior manager to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that mobile phones must be banned in public places such as libraries, shops or public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Many people believe that education should be available to everybody, regardless of their economic backgrounds. Also, there is a belief that education at all levels should be completely free. To what extent do you agree?
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests can result in the death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently purchased an internet service for your house but youre not satisfied with it. You have complained to the customer helpdesk on the phone but no action has been taken. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter :
Describe what is wrong with the service
Explain why you are not happy with the company's response
Say what action do you want the manager to take.
Write at least 150 words.
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?
Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individuals persons to address. in other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?