Employeers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are 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
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centres. It is feared that this could have a negative influence on the young and society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?
Nowadays companies and other organizations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have left college but you didn't say goodbye to your friend who lived in th room with you because he had a course that time.
Write a leeter to him. In your letter
Apologize and tell him how you spent the day when you left.
Tell him how you got home.
Invite him to visit you.
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor, while others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, young people have become richer, healthier, and live longer, but they are less happy. What are the causes? What can be done to address this situation?
In some countries, younger people neglecting their voting rights. What problem does this cause and what can be some of the possible solutions.
Some people argue that working in a large company is important, others however give preferance to work in a small company.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people using different social media platforms in 2020 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Platform2020 (%)2025 (%) Facebook6855 Instagram4258 TikTok1847 Twitter/X2522 LinkedIn1521 YouTube7381
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a music festival for the first time this summer. He/She has asked fot your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Explain why you think he/she would enjoy music festivals
- Describe some problems he/she might have
- say if you would like to join your friend
The current situation regarding the pandemic has changed the way we learn. Discuss the pros and cons of online learning during this time. Write a paragraph of about 400 words presenting your view on this.
Some people think that the Government should decide which subjects ,students should study at university while others think that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer.Disscuss the two views and give your opinion.
These days consumers are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertising? What measures should be taken to protect them?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university to gain work experience or to travel. Discuss the benefits of non-academic life this offers.
Schools should teach children the academic subjects which have a close relationship with their future careers, so other subjects like music, arts and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that because some students find some subjects such as maths and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extend do you agree?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery scholl. In your letter,
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how muchc ooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Some goverments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizenz. In other countries, families provide support for these citizens. Discuss both systems and give your oipnion about which you think is better
People from different backgrounds try to change their look by changing the colour of their hair using costemics, wearing jewellery or even having a plastic surgery done. Why do you think people do it? Do you think changing a look is a good thing?
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem?
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days, it is easier than ever for people to travel to different places. As a result, many locations that used to be free of tourists have now become popular tourist destinations. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank them for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you.
Some people say it is manufactures and supermarkets responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of products they sell and others say it is the consumers responsibility to avoid buying products with too much packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently purchased a kitchen appliance, but it was delivered late and damaged.
Write a letter to the store manager to complain about the issue. In your letter:
- describe what item and problems
- explain how the late and damaged delivery affected you,
- state what you would like the store to do to resolve the problem.
In the future people may no longer be able to pay for tanks in shop using cash all payments may have to be made by cards or using phones Do you think this will happen one day do you think this will happen?Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Some people think government should lower the expenditure on arts in order to allocate more money to education. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is environmental protection, while others think businesses benefit the most. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People argue that team sports should be a part of the school timetable for children rather than individual sports such as swimming or running. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members rather than only parents. Give your opinion?
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both side these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that machine translation is very advanced, children do not have to learn a foreign language from primary school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Poor infrastructure hinders under-developed countries from progressing and modernizing. Some people think that it should be the first problem tackled by foreign aid. To what extent you aree with it?
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortages of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your Friend has been offered a place on a cousre at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email . describe where you lived when you were a student at the university . recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation . warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
The increase in food production is mostly due to fertilisers and better machinery. Yet, some think that it harms human health and communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Intelligence is the most important component of Leadership. Do you agree or disagree. Give your opinion and support this with relevant examples.
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell,
• what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
• how you feel about it
• what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
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• Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without any in-person interaction with others. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The top priority of bussinesses is making money, and they do not need to have social resonsibilities. To what extend do you argee or disargee?
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many people believe that family members have less communications with each other compared to the past. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree or disagree?
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
•explain where you live
•describe the problem
• give reasons why you do not want this development
•Some people think the government should strickly control the supply of fresh water as it is a limited resourse, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today, most people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Is this a positive or negative development?
you cannot go to a company from where you have got an offer write a letter to the HR supervisor to.
Explain the reason why you declined an offer
express your gratitude
explain that you like your current job very much
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of people are different from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. 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.