Some people think that having a set retirement age (eg. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree ? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful. Write to him/her and say
– Suggest a product and explain what is good about it.
– Tell him/her about the product in your country.
– Advise what he/she should do with this product.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sports should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent time cyberspace has linked a significant number of people jointly while others opine that it is rather causing separation between families. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Your next-door neighboor owns a small dog that barks throught the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighboor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
your reason for writing
what you would like to happen
a nice, respectful style
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factor such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that children should go to school as early as possible, while others believe that children shouldn’t start school until they are at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
GENETIC ENGINEERING IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE IN MODERN SOCIETY. SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT IT WILL IMPROVE PEOPLE´S LIVES IN MANY WAYS. OTHER FEEL THAT IT MAY BE A THREAT TO LIFE ON EARTH. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss hoth these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for vour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write about the following topic: In some countries old people are highly valued and in other countries the young are considered to be more valuable. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently ordered an item from the internet, but are not happy with the purchase.
Write to the company. In your letter
•Describe what you purchased
• Explain why you are not happy with the purchase
• Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
You have read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centre in your country all look very similar to each other.you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.inyour letter.
Say which pointsin the article you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most othet town centres.
Offer to give guide tour to the writer of the article.
Some people believe that the elderly take better decision that the young generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion
Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people spend a large amount of money on celebrating birthdays and weddings. Others think that it is unnecessary to spend so much on these events. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people say that private schools should not be allowed to exist. Why do people believe this? What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factor, such as momey and appearance. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects- Other people think that, in today’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 or experience.
Some people prefer to buy local commodities, while other think that world wide products have a better quality. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel, but there were several problems during your stay.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•Explain when you stayed at the hotel
•Describe what problems you experienced
•Say what action you would like the hotel to take
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations. Support your ideas with examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date.
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
- Apologies to your friend.
- Explain why it?s not possible to meet now.
- Suggest an alternative date for the meetin
With recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these form of media will never disappear. What is your opinion?
some people think that art is an essential subject for child at school, while others think it is a waste of time. discuss both side and give your opinion
Nowadays human activities have had negative effects on plants and animal species. Some people think that it is too late to do anything about this problem while others argue that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is better for children to being to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What’s your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some say that university students must only learn science and technology. While others believe that they should learn what they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town, others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the internet to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people think that humans can use animals for their benefits. Others believe that this practice is wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think government should subsidies food and vegetables to make healthy food cheaper. Other argues that tax should be set on unhealthy food. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
Some think scientists should be allowed to send messages into space to communicate with other life forms while others believe this is too dangerous. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that parents should pay their children for doing household chores such as cleaning or washing dishes, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments
Some people believe it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try hard and improve such situations* *Discuss both views and give your opinion*
Your internet connection has recently been slow and unreliable.Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain. In the letter:
-Describe the problem and why you are unhappy
-Arrange for an engineer to visit your home -Request a reduction in your bill
Many parents are unhappy with the amount of violence in video games, television programmes, and other leisure activities for children. How harmful, in your opinion, could this be to children? What could be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that sport is very important for a nation's development, while others believe that sport is no more than a leisure time activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoid stresses. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Do you believe that self-driving cars will become common in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and expamles from your own knowledge or experiencTe.
While some think that the problem with education in poor countries is the lack of resources that is the real issue. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
These days, internet based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others, however, argue that it is important to stay at university. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently learnt that the best teacher you ever had will be retiring soon.
Write a letter to your former teacher. In your letter
Explain how you heard about his/her retirement
Describe what made him/her such a great teacher
Say how your teacher affected your life
Some people think the best way to redude crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, there are better, alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A neighbor has damaged your car while parking. Write a letter to your neighbor explaining the situation and suggesting how they can resolve it.
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Going to University is thought by many to be the best way to secure a good job, on the other hand, some people think that getting work experience and getting a skill is more important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
When there is a rise in the standard of living, people in the cities are more benefited than those in rural areas. Please give your opinion on the problems arising from this discrimination.
Some people claim that many things children learn at school have actually wasted their time. Other people argue that everything taught at school is useful in the future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word