“Written books are not needed because we can read almost everything on the Internet”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A company is going to give some money either to support the art or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance who lives there.
Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter
•explain your situation
•say why you feel unsure about living in the city
•ask some question about life in the city.
Social media sites have allowed individuals to connect with each other, share their experiences, and express their opinions. However, possible employers can also access these pages when making a hiring decision. Do you think information shared on a social media site should be taken into account when hiring people?
Some believe travel is overrated. People argue whether travel is or is not a component of a quality education. To what extent do you agree with it?
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch.
In the letter, mention:
•Where have you moved?
•What problem are you facing regarding the bank’s communication?
•What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
•suggest how the classes could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
In soIn the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Directors of large organisation earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. some people think it is necessary, but others hold that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in everyday life. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Psychologist have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true this statement? How far colour influence people's health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foriegn country. Others think that they should live as a seperate minority group with the different life style. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artist including painters, musicians and poets. However, other people think that this is a waste of money discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the rise of social media, an increasing number of young people are being granted unsupervised internet access to interact and chat with friends. This situation can potentially lead to dangerous scenarios. What solutions can be proposed to address this issue?
Some people believe that advancements in technology are making people less social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people shay that advertising has positive economic effects, others think is has negative social effects because it will make people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your friend would like to visit your hometown. Write a letter to him/her and say
- What is the best time of the year to visit your hometown?
- Suggest some places to visit in your town.
- Invite your friend to meet your family.
Some people think that children should not be given toys as they distract them in their studies, whereas others believe that toys always help them in their education. discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skils than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applications may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some celebrities are famous because of their wealth and glamor. Some people believe they can set a bad example for young people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that all experiments on animals is bad and should be outawed .however others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animals experiments. Can experiments on animal's be justified.?are there any alternative give reasons for your answer sand include any relevant examples.
In some coutries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
-say how you work could be done while you are away
-ask for his-her help in arranging it
Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good workers, rather than benefitting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to success. Among the skills that a worker should posses, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualification. Explain the reason and provide specific examples to support your answer.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or bools because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“A complaint about receiving the wrong model of headphones and a faulty item from an online store.”
Now you can write your complaint letter based on this topic and send it to me — I’ll check and correct it for you. Ready when you are!
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Explain your situation,
Say why you feel unsure about living in the city
Ask some questions about life in the city.
new stories on TV and in newspaper are very often accompanied by pictures. some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. what is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Part 3. Essay writing. (10pts) Write an essay of 250 words on the following topic Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Therefore, it is said that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in many countries today,tv crime series and crime novels are becoming more and more popular. why do you think these crime based tv and books are polular? what is your opinion of tv drama and crime fiction?
You are not satisfied with the changing rooms in a sports centre that you visit. Write a letter to the manager.
- What the problem is
- How you feel about the problem
- What steps you want the manager to take
Some people think playing computer games is bad for children in every aspect. Others say playing computer games can have some positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that learning only takes place in a particular place and at a particular period of time. Others argue that learning should be a continuous process rather than a stage in a person’s life. That is the reason why many people believe that it is never too late to learn. Do you agree or disagree with the statement “ It is never too late to learn”?
You recently went on holiday and your friend let you a travel guidebook.
Write a letter to friend in your letter.
Tell your friend about that book
Explain how the guidebook was helpful
Say when and how you will return the guidebook.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that thier products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative developments?
Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however, only a few achieve it. What are the problems in doing this and what solutions can you suggest?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of prgress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to your friend. You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged. 1. Apologise for damaging the product 2. Explain what happened 3. Say how you are going to fix the issue
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school unti; they are older. discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television and in computer and video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outways disadvantages in family developement.
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 both these views and give your own opinion.
Some scientific inventios and discoveries are worthless and only waste time and money resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should start formal schooling at a very young age, while others argue that they should wait until they are at least seven years old. Explore both perspectives and share your own opinion. Support your response with reasons and any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
People in senior management positions should have a higher salary than other workers in a company or an organization. Do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this statement?
Some people think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.