In many countries govrnments are investing in new technology to deal with the public why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
You have been teaching English in Vietnam. Your contract with the university is to terminate and you want to continue teaching in Ho Chi Minh City. Write to a university to seek a position. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself
- Explain what experience and special skills you have
- Explain why you are interested in the job
Some people think secondary school students and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further.Howeverothers think this leads to environmental problems, so air trave should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air.Discuss both sides an give your own opinion.
As an international student in Sweden, you have an account with a local bank. The monthly bank transfer you receive from your parents has been delayed this month due to an error at your parents’ bank.
Write a letter to your bank. In your letter:
•introduce yourself and ask for a loan
•say why you need the money
•tell how you intend to pay back the money
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Being a celebrity such as famous film stars or sports personality brings problems as well as benefits do you think being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems
Some believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people believe that animal should be eaten or experimented on while other think they have equal right as human being. Discuss both views and your opinion.
Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night uncles they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that it should prioritize addressing social and environmental issues. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that professional athletes serve as positive role models for young people, while others argue that their behavior both on and off the field can have a negative influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many Museums charge for admission while others do not. Do you think that the advantages of charging people into the museum out weights the disadvantages ?
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communications between managers and workers is important, other people said that other factors are more important. What is your opinion?
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government ‘s responsibility. Others believe that every individual should take responsibility for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that young people should choose the jobs that they want, but other people think they should be more realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some feel that individuals should try to assimilate completely to the country where they live while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
You will be celebrating your son’s 8th birthday next week. You want to invite one of your colleagues to attend the birthday party. Write an invitation letter to this college. In your letter,
invite your colleague to your son’s birthday party
give details of the party and its date and time
say how happy you and your family would be to have him/her at the party
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having les time to concentrate on their as well as feelingunder pressure. what are some of the causes of this ? what solutions could you suggest?
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?
Many students have to study subjects which they donot like. some people think this is a complete waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
•explain your situation
•describe your problems
•tell him/her when you think you can move in
Some people think that people should use fresh water as much as they need, while others believe that the use of fresh water should be regulated strictly by the government. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are planning to organise your high school class reunion. For that, write a letter to
your friend to invite him/her to the reunion.
You should include the following in your letter:
• when and where the party is
• give some details about what is going to happen at the party
• tell him/her what you have been doing recently
Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss these points of view and give your own opinion.
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant laces to live and work in, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, children and adolescents are spending more and more time indoors. What do you think is the cause of this problem? What best measures can be taken for it
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What are the reasons for this? What in your opinion can be done about it?
Some people believe that it is more important to protect the natural environment than to build new housing developments. Others argue that building new homes is necessary to accommodate growing populations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these energy sources in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these areas outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people believe that humans should be able to use animals for their own benefits, while others argue that the rights of animals should be protected. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In same cities, governments have tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they impose tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
Q- Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in adition to their main subjects. others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, owning a home rather than rent is important for people. Why is this the case? Do you think that this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people tend to take temporary jobs (they only work for few months of years )for they have time to do other things. Do you the advantage outweigh disadvantages?
Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transport instead of building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries have the same shops and products. Some consider it a positive development, whereas others consider it negative. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to universities while others think that it depends on other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The best way to solve world’s environment problem is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion
Art claseses, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes.Other people belive that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affects them,Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
With a growing population one of the most pressing issues is that of feeding such a large number of people. Some people think that GM foods offer a viable solution to this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.