Even after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, some companies are thinking of using a hybrid approach when it comes to working from home and on-site. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working on-site? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Youvrecently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancle your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator, in your letter
Say which part-time course you booked
Explain why you need to cancel your booking
Ask about booking a different course
Some people argue that it is the responsibility of the police to educate children about good behavior, whereas others believe that parents should be responsible for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that devolopments in the field of artificial intellengence will have a possitive impacton 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 opinions.
More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the goverment has t pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the gorvernment or the family? Give the reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
A business partner and his team have recently visited your organization, and one of the team members left a coat behind. Write a letter to your business partner.
In your letter
Say what you liked about their visit
Explain why you think the coat belongs to one of their team members
Tell them how you plan to return it
Many government think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Diss cuss both these views and give your opinion.
do you agree or disagree with the following satement ? most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future . use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities other however say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required .dissucs both these views and give your opinion
Some companies sponsor sports and sports stars as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that traditional music album and single consumption is vital for the music industry. On the other hand, others think that digital streaming and downloading play bigger roles. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people belive that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writings can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Prison is the best punishment for criminals. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement. Gives reasons for your answer and include any relavent examples from you own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that violence in computer games, has a damaging effect on the young generation. Others deny that this has any significant influence on their behavior. What is your opinion on this?
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In most successful organisations, some preople believe that communication between managers and workers is important, while other people said that other factors are more significant. What is your opinion?
Some people think parents are responsible for transporting their children to school. Others think it is the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Do young people today make good use of their leisure time? Or do they spend too much time watching television and playing video games, instead of taking part in more productive activities? Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have a spare room in your apartment that you would like to rent out to a student. Write a letter to the Student Accommodation Officer of local college.
In your letter, you should tell:
- where your apartment is located
- when the room will be available
- what your requirements for a student to stay there are
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear…,
Some people consider online study better than classroom studies, while others think classroom study is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts worldwide have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many universities have introduced tests for evaluation rather than old written exams based on lessons of book. Give your opinion and relevant examples
For celebrities and other famous people, it is always good ot be talked about ni the media (e.g. Internet, newspapers, TV). Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer
You are bored in your current job but you enjoy working for your company. You think you would be happier if you moved to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
ask to be moved to a position in another department
explain how you feel about your current position and your career
say why you think changing your job would be good for you and the company
Some people think that watching imported films or TV programmes is good way to broaden a country's culture. Others feel thtat it is better to let a country make its own films. Discuss both side anfd give your own view.
Some people think they have right to use as much freshwater as they want. Others believe governments should tightly control the use of fresh water as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and your opinion.
A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. 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.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre in your city. Write a letter to the city council, In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan.
Describe why you do not think it's a good idea.
Suggest some alternative solutions
Some people feel that we have made quite enough progress in the field of medicine. Others however feel that we have to go an extra mile in this field. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
When employers choose the best person for a job they should consider personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do your agree or disagree?
More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowle
Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say band that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.
Some people think charity organizations should help people in great need, wherever they live. However, others think that they should concentrate on helping people in their own countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is an individual responsibilty to take care of an environment but others think it is government's job to do so. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Famous people sometimes have problems because the media pay too much attention to their private lives. Some people think newspapers should be allowed to publish information about them. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many University graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profesion. What factor may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion should be done about it?
Describe your interest in the Indonesia Young Leaders Programme and how you hope this programme can assist you in your personal development and your community work
Some people think having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. While other people think too many TV channels only lead to a lot of poor-quality TV programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Education is a critical element of the prosperity of any nation. The more educated people in a country are, the more successful their nation becomes.” Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement. Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience or observations.
Do you agree or disagree with the argument of have got to believe in yourself, even when no one else does. ? Write a short and well-organized essay in about 200 to 250 words to express your own argument(s) supported with relevant examples
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a child's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion .
Life now is better than it was 100 years ago. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statment? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week)
Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime.
Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from one of your teachers. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
Give details of the job & position you are applying for
Explain why the reference is important
Suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiements. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your knowledge and experience.
You are invited to a party, however, because of some reasons you didn’t attend. Write a letter to the friend who invites you:
(1) explain the reason why you didn’t go;
(2) express your apology;
(3) ask about some details in the party.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Large numbers of visitors can endanger ancient archealogical sites such Machu Picchu. in your opinion, is it more important to try to preserve such site or to allow public access to them ?