Some people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while others prefer to buy their own house. Does renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people choose to eat no meat or fish They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefit the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
In many counties today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors my have caused this situation and what, is your opinion/should be done about it ?
The number of zoos in some countries has increased. Some people think zoos are cruel and should be banned. Whats your opinion?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this positive or negative development. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently moved to a new flat. Unfortunately, you lost some money the other day, and cannot afford to pay next month's rent which is due.
Write a letter to the landlord explaining the situation that you will pay as soon as your parents send the money
Also, mention that there are some pridem with the flat.
Some people think that to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately-owned vehicles should be banned in city centres, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with environment projects in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter
-describe a local environmental issue that affects you.
-explain what you would like to do to help.
-and suggest how the problem could be avoided in future.
Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
As the workplace evolves, some people suggest that schools should only teach practical skills, while others believe that academic knowledge should be taught as well. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Films and games can be accessed at any time from mobile devices like smart phones, tablets and laptop computer. Do the advantages of such development outweigh the disadvantage? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You work at home a d have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment in your lettee
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say waht you want the shop or compny to do?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the band players was very good.You want to tell how you feel.Write a letter to the band player.
In your letter:
Say how you feel about his/her performance
Give details of your music-related activities
Explain how you would like him/her to help you with you music-related activities
some people say that advertising is extremely successfull at persuading us to buy things. other peoplr think advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it discuss both views and give your opinion
Crime novels and TV series have become quite popular in recent years. What is your opinion about these crime dramas?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. -> topic: traffic, transport Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You want to sell some of your furniture and you think one of your friends might be interested to buy it. Write a letter to this friend. Why you are selling it. Describe the furniture he/she might be interested in. Invite your friend to have a look.
Some people think that government should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that artists should be helped by alternative sources such as people, NGOs and Universitirs. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
You are getting married later this year. You want to invite your
friend to the wedding.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
● tell your friend that you are getting married
● tell them when and where the wedding will take place
● ask them to help you prepare for the wedding in some way
Some people think residents should keep their streets clean and tidy while others sy it is government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people think that there should be a law against kids coming out of their house after dark. Explain both views and give your opinion.
vou left a jacket behind at a restaurant you went to recently. write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
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describe the jacket
explain when you visited the restaurant and where you were sitting say want you want the manager to do.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
– Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the cafe.
In your letter
Say what you like about the cafe - peacefull environemnt, as well as the coffee, welcoming employees and the interior
Suggest an improvement to the cafe - An addtional barista as well as counter, and add some games
Explain the benefits of your suggestion - increase efficiency + customer's will spend more time cafe which will increase cafe's revenue.
For many, shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People, however, in the past mostly visited those when necessary. To what extent do you think this is a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? you should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Giver reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of job. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and invite them to visit you. In your letter:
•Tell them about your new home
•Describe the city and what they can do there
•Suggest a time for their visit
Question. You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms. Write to Mr Koto, the manager. In your letter:
Explain who you are
Describe the problem exactly
Make suggestions to improve the gym
Some people believe using the modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional method （making photo albums, writing diaries） is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel 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
It is thought by some that is better to live in a city while others believe it is better to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is a problem with the changing room in your gym. You reported it several times, but it was not resolved. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
• Describe the problem.
• Explain what the gym’s response was when you reported the problem.
• Say what you would like the manager to do about the problem.
Write at least 200 words to express your ideas clearly by using various structures and vocabularies.
You have arranged to rent a new apartment, but will not be able to move in immediately due to some personal difficulties.
Write a letter to the apartment owner. In your letter
-describe the situation
-explain why you won't be able to move in right now
-say that you would like to move in at a later date.
Prison is the best punishment for criminals. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Environmental problems are caused by technological development. Some people say that the solution to these problems is for everyone to lead a simpler way of life while others say that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
While it is Sometimes thought that prison is the best place for criminal, other believe that there are better ways. write to deal with what is your opinian
Some believe that research on family history is a useful thing to do, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods others argue that customers should avoid buying goodswith a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just returned from a conference and want to give a presentation to your colleagues.Write a letter to your manager about this.Include
What the conference was about
your plans for the presentation
its impact on your company
Many people believe that there is a lot of importance of lifelong learning in the phase of rapidly changing technology. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views along with your opinion.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
•introduce yourself
•say why are you interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of mone. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have recently travelled on a train and unfortunately left your luggage.
Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train. In your letter,
give details of your train trip
describe the luggage you left on the train
say what actions you want him/her to take
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artist should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that exams put too much pressure on university students, but others think that dealing with pressure is an essential skill to develop before people begin employment. Discuss both sides of the argument and present your opinion.