Some individuals prefer temporary employment, which allows them to work only a few months each year and dedicate the remaining time to pursuing their interests. Others think longer employment is better. What is your opinion?
Some people think that children should be taught at school to recycle materials and avoid waste. Other people believe that children should be taught this at home. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarket have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packing. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to a future career; others believe the proper function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion of the primary part of the university?
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe there are better alternatives to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, intoday’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge orexperience.
To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insects as a food source. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* Offer to find somewhere to stay
* Give advice about what to do
* Give information about what clothes to bring
You are interested in learning a new skill and have decided to join a class.
Write a letter to the instructor of the class requesting more information. You should include details about:
- what skill you want to learn and why
- your availability for attending classes
- any specific questions you have about the course.
You and your family are moving to another country, and you are looking for rented accommodation there. Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter
Explain when and why you are moving
Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
•describe some possible disadvantages
•say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Write a letter to one of your classmates and invite him to a class reunion. Write
- when and where is the party
- give some details about what is going to happen at the party
- tell him/her what you have been doing recently
At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answe.
rr) You have approximately 20 minutes to complete this task. The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent do advertisement influence our choices as a customer and what effect does it have on our lifestyle? Discuss the issue and give your opinion, give reasons for your answer with examples.
ou have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family.
Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter:
Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner
Explain why you have been so busy
Arrange a time to visit
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think that money does not guarantee happiness. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discus both sides and give your opinion.
An increased number of people today change their career and living places in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that language school be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the government should help the unemployed on a weekly basis. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
Some believe that advertising encourages people to buy unnecessary products. Others say it helps people make better purchase decisions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Globalisation has positive and negative effects on culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
- remind him when and where you met
- tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Some people think that the government should pay one of the parents of very young children to stay at home to look after their children. What do you think would be the advantages and disadvantages of this policy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development. Others think it is important for children to attend school. Discuss the advantages of both views and give your own opinion.
World peace is maintained through the threat of nuclear weapons. Nuclear power also provides cheap and clean energy. Therefore, many people say that the benefits of nuclear technology outweigh the disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear technology and give your own opinion.
You are invited to an event in other country. You need time off from your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
• Explain the reason for the leave you need;
• Give details about the length of the leave;
• Give details how you are going to compensate your absence.
Many people go through life doing work that they hate or have no talent for. Why does this happen? What are the consequences of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think only best students should be rewarded, while others think we should reward students who make progress.Discuss these two points and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should spend their free time doing organized activities, such as sports and music lessons. Others believe that children should be free to play and explore. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that research into family history is useful for the next generations, while others claim that present and future are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that a person improves intellectual skills better when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view
Schools should put more emphasis on sport and exercise, while others believe that schools should focus on science subject. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
You are librarion at the library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
-welcome them and intradoduce the library
-provide information about membership
-write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library.
Some people feel that governments should take a large portion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:
Many think in today's world it is very difficult for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Others, However, feel that it is easy for people to be healthy and fit if they want to be. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving thise languages, while other believes that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You paid for a one month English Language course at a college overseas but you cannot attend. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
Introduce yourself and give details of the course.
Explain why you are unable to attend the course.
Say what you would like to do
You want to organize a party in your office to celebrate something.
Write a letter to your manager about the party at the office. In your letter,
say what the party is about
mention why it is necessary
explain what you expect from him/her to do
you recently saw some students behaving in a way that could be dangerous near the road outside their college you think the college should do something about this write a letter to the head of the college in your letter give details of what you saw and explain why you think this could be dangerous and suggest what the college should do about this
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
– ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manage of the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter.
•introduce yourself
•say why you are interested in this sports club
•ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
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You and your neighbours have noticed that the trash collection services where you live have recently been quite bad. Write a letter to your local council.
In your letter:
explain what you have recently experienced
explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
ask what action will be taken to improve the service.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreinn country.
Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. Your letter should include
When you hope to be staying at the resort
Ask for suggestions on activities to do
Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - give details of the course you took at the university - explain why you recommend the university - give some advice about how to apply Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
Some people think that giving gift and present to friends and family is important to show them that we care .other think that there are more important aays .discuss both views and give your opinion.