As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holiday makers in the future. What do you think are advantages and disavantages of space tourism?
Some people think that, due to improvements in technology, traditional skills of writing letters will disappear. Do you agree or disagree?
Teachers in this modern era are unvalued by society than they were in the past. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store's website. When you
received it, you discovered that it was not the same item that you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
• describe the item you ordered
• explain what was wrong with the item you received
• say what you would like the manager to do
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
-say which points in the article you agree with
-explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
-offer to give a guide tour of your town to the writer of the article
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:
-Details about the meeting
-The problem you face
- What should be done
Many employees work at home using modern technology today. Some people think only workers and not employers benefit from it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people think it is necessary, but others are of the opinion that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examp les from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, an increase in crime has be blamed on violent images on television and in computer games. To what extend do you agree
In many government like to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However some think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
Some people regard eating meat as completely wrong. To what extent do you agree? - we do not have a lot of alternatives - meat some itmes is easier to produce - we should have meat to get vitamins
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.
Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate local customs and behaviour. Some people disagree, they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is important to protect all wild animals. Others think that it is only important to protect part of them, not all of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree? Beka
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some film companies spend millions of dollars on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie? What factors contribute to the success of a movie? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside thes vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. 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 and experiences.
In some countries , government likes to spend more money to spent money on art. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should on health and health discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Giving detailed description of crimes in news papers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the government should impose restrictions on them. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Recent research has confirmed that “human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life". Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural world?
Some argue that we should use cleaner energy sources to protect the environment, even though they are more expensive than traditional energy sources like coal and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A colleague lent you a book that helped you to prepare for a presentation at work. Write an email to your colleague thanking him/her. In the email, thank your colleague for lending you the book explain how the book helped you tell him/her how the presentation went You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Levels of youth crimes are increasing rapidly in youth cities around the world. What are the reasons for this and suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
It is the government’s responsibility to save people from themselves, for example by banning smoking or enforcing helmet use for motorcyclists. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter:
• give details of where and when you left the bag
• describe the bag and its contents
• suggest how you could get the bag back
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You ride a bicycle to work, but there is a problem with the parking. Write a letter to the building manger to provide bicycle parking.
In your letter, you should:
• why you ride a bicycle to work
• what the problem is with the parking
• what your suggest are.
Many couples end their marriages with a divorce. What are its causes and effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some children spend hours every day on their smartphones phones.why is this the case? Do you think is a positive or negative development?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities around the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to
Many developing countries place a lot of importance on tourism.Why is this? Do you think is it positive or negative?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong. Punishment is important to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should Patent and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviors to children?
SOME PEOPLE LIKE TO SPEND FREE TIME WITH FRIENDS OF THE SAME AGE. OTHERS LIKE TO SPEND FREE TIME OF PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT AGES, DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND STATE YOUR OPINION.
Some people think educated people more valuable than people who learned skills through experience Do you think educated people are most valuable for societ? What kind of skill can people learn through experience that can benefit society?
Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems.Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment,whileothers believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person´s culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Many universities graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession what factors may have caused this situation and what in your opinion should be care about it?
Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get news event. Do you think the advantages outwwigh the disadvantages?
You recently stayed at your friends's place to look after the house while he/she is away. you accidently damaged something in his/her house. write a letter to your friend.
in your lettter you should
describe what the accident was explain
when it happened.
suggest how you damage can be fixed.
Some people believe that every human can create art. Other people think that art can only be created by people with special talents. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
apologize for being late
explain the reason why you were late
suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
facebook represents a very powerful medium of influence over large populations. There are many positive aspects of facebook. however many people feel that it is doing irreparable harm. to what extent do you agree with the statement? what do you think should be done to minimize the negative aspects of facebook
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures yourth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (Đức Trung)
Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a possitive or negative development?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas
In many countries government spent a large amount of money on improving internate access. why is it happening and do you think it is the most appropriate use of government money.
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the shop
● say what you would like the manager to do.