new stories on TV and newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. some say that these pictures are more effective than words, what is your opinion?
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
Some people think that technology is now an invaluable study tool for young people. Others, however, believe that it is harmful for the studying process. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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.
You live in a block of flats, your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
Recycling is the solution to our environment problem. Do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with details and examples .
As part of a class assignment you have to Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer.
Some individuals believe that keeping animals in captivity, such as in zoos, is always bad. Others argue that there are advantages for both animals and humans. Discuss all sides of the argument and provide your own opinion. You should justify your response with reasoning and examples drawn from your own knowledge and experience.
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
• say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
Some people believe that it is better to live in a city than in a rural area. Others argue that life in the countryside is preferable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are supposed to move into a new apartment but you can not do that so because of some problems. Write a letter to your landlord.
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
• Describe the item you bought and why you need it
• explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have been asked to Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
You are not satisfied with the meal service provided at your university hostel.
Write a letter to the accommodation manager. In your letter:
Explain what the issues are with the current service
Describe how it is affecting you and others
Suggest improvements you would like to see
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?
Your friend has a problem at work. He has written to you a letter and asked for advice about the ways to solve it.
Write to him. In your letter:
• Tell him that you understand the problem;
• Tell about similar case that you experienced in the past;
• Suggest possible ways to solve the problem.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
In the present era, children are found to have fewer responsibilities than it used to be in the past time. Some people consider it as positive development, however, some other people believe it to be a negative trend. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
n many countries the level of crime is increasing and crimes are becoming more violent. Why do you think this is and what can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taugh to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Young people are often the first to suffer when job opportunities are scarce. In which ways does age affect employment opportunities ? how might employers deal with the issue fairly ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .
You are moving to a new city and need a place to live. Write a letter to a real estate agent in the city. In your letter:
explain why you are moving to the city
describe the type of accommodation you are looking for
mention your budget and any specific requirements you have.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language isin order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that theseare not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. ohters believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future , such as those related to science and technology. discuss both views and give your own opinion
some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. other universities require students to specialze in one subject. which is better?use specific reasons and exampes to support your answer.
Every country has poor people and every country has different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for world poverty? How can the poor be helped? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that legalization of drugs would solve man societal problems. Others think it would lead to drug abuse and other social issues. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Many people think that money is the best gift to give a teenager, but others disagree. Discuss bot the views and give your opinion including relevant examples.
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books all the times, and they think is a waste of time to read any entertainment books. What is your opinion about this ?
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the development of artificial intelligence will make human labors obsolete, others think that work performed by humans will always be important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some school leavers choose to travel or work for a year before going to university. What might be the reasons for this? What are the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give ali their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Because the modern technology, it is no longer necessary to learn handwriting skill, but others believe that handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss both and give your opinion based on your experience.
you work for an international company, and would like to spend six month working in its head office in another country.
write a letter to you manager. in your letter
explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six month
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for her/his help in arranging it
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment.
Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter
•explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
•say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
•tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
Some People believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortge of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You wish to get enrolled in a course at an Australian college. You have already written a letter to the college asking for information, but you haven’t received a reply yet.
Write a letter to the college
explaining your concern because the course will start in less than two months.
You need to know if you can still get enrolled,
you also request more information about the course, including the cost.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operative rather than compete become more useful aduts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have begun a new course at university and the professor gave you the first assignment of the course. You are not sure how to write the assignment. Write an email to your professor.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Say why he/she would not enjoy going to the college
-Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
-Suggest types of job that would be suitable for fim/her
some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, shoudl be required to work in the country where they did their training . others belive they should be free to work in another coutnry if they wish . Discuess boh these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the governments should pay for health care and education but others think that this is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
some people say that teaching adults is more fruitful than teaching kids in that it helps with your personal growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use personal experience and references to strengthen your arguments.
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.
Recent advances in technology leads the fact that human workforce is gradually replaced with machinery. What are some problems caused by this trend, and how could they be dealt with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
numerous animal species worldwide are currently facing extinction. some argue that countries and individual should prioritize protecting the animals. while others believe resources should be focused more on human issues. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The rate of unemployment in some countries is high. Because of this, there is no need to complete an education beyond a primary school level. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you think the significance of English language as an international language will be lost with globalization or its significance will increase with globalization? What is your opinion?
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in the country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.