Some film companies spend millions of dollar on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie ? What factors contribute to the success of a movie ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today more people are spending their holidays abroad.
What in your opinion are the primary reasons of this?
What are the main effects of this trend on the local touristic attractions?
There is a problem in your street. Write a letter to the local town council explaining who you are, what the problem is and what you expect from them.
You work for an international company and need to take
some time off work to celebrate a family event.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● give details of the family event and why it is important you
attend
● say how much time you will need away from the office
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some people think charity organizations should help people in great need wherever they live. However, others think they should help people in their own country.
Discuss both opinions and give your own idea.
In some societies, obesity is regarded as a major problem. Some people believe that junk food advertising is largely to blame for this problem and should be banned. However, others feel that junk food advertising does not contribute to the problem of obesity and should not be banned. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge, and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. Write at least 250 words
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs – need to feel challenged and also wanted more benefits
describe your new job – whole new experience / I have never worked on it before / love it
tell him/her your other news – next month I’ll travel to Europe
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospitsal. 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
Do you think business should hire employees who will spend their entire lives working for the same company ?Explain why do you agree or disagree use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Some people think that we should use traditional methods to solve our problems, others say that we should use modern methods. Give your opinion and also explain how important is to use new methods.
Write about the following topic:
Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write at least 250 words.
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A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or two pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team. Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts. And say how you think the company should spend the money.
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain why you need the recipe from his/her country
Some people say that the best way to improve health is by increasing the number of health facilities.Others,However,say that this woud have little effect on public health and that other measure are required.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently visited a local restaurant with your family and had
a very good meal.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter
● explain where the restaurant is
● describe what you ate in the restaurant
● say why you would recommend the restaurant to others
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student's level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learner and tell us very little about theri acutal ability. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment.
What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 254 words.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its headoffice in another country. Write a letter to your manager in your letter 1.Explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months 2. Say how your work could be done while you are away. 3. Ask for his/her help in arranging it.
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You went on a trip and found that the guide was really helpful. Write a letter to the tour company manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the tour
• tell what you liked about the tour guide
• recommend manager ways/methods to appreciate the tour guide
Some people think that the teenager years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion .
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
· thank your friend for the stay
· describe where you left the envelope
· ask him/her to return it to you by post
Write at least 150 words in an appropriate style and format.
Some people think that for robots are very important to you human future development. other think that they are dangerous and have negative effect on society discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•say about the concert
•say why you are unable to go
•inform how your friend can receive the ticket
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 school
Explain why you recommend the university
Give some advice on how to apply
Some people think that international new s is more important than local news. Others argue that local news is more important. Discus both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statemen
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What's the situation like in your country? What do yout think are the advantages and disvanatges of doing part-time jobs?
22/06/13: Some people believePar that secondary school children should study international news as a subject. Others say that this is wasting time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you.
Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:
-Introduce yourself.
-Explain what the problem is.
- Suggest solutions to the problem.
You have decided to go on a holiday to a foreign country for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to come with you.
Write a letter to your friend asking him/her to accompany you. In your letter,
– explain where and when you want to go
– give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
– describe some of the things you want to do
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how muchcooking you've done sicne the source
Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Many people believe that formal “pen and paper” examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievement.
Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Because of modern technology it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills but other believe that handwriting is still an important skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the government should spend money on supporting cultural activities such as music, theater or art. Others think this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion
These days people in some country are living in a "throw-away" society which mean people use things in a short time then throw them away.
What are its causes and what are its problems? What could be done to address this issue?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
People wants their countries to host an international sporting events other believes that international sporting events brings more problems than benefits
Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have just returned from a holiday. You are unhappy with the quality of the hotel you stayed in and want to complain to the travel agency that arranged the holiday. Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
-say about the holiday and where you stayed
-mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
-say what yo would like the travel agency to do
Some people think that sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete be-come more useful adults
Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a company or an institution.
Discuss both modes of work and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that studying literature is important for
individual character building while oahers think it is o waste of time.
Discuss both point of view and provide Your own opinion.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggpst possible solutions to the problem
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl
unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
• give details of when you would be available for work
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing , should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishmentDiscuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You and your friend recently went on a holiday together. You have a problem with your photos taken during the holiday. Write a letter to ask your friend for a particular photo and say
What is a problem with that photograph of yours
Which photo would you like from him/her
Why do you need this photo
The breakthrough in medical sciences are by far the most significant advances in the world society over the last two centuries.
Discuss this statement and give your opinion
A friend of yours is coming to stay in your house for a week while you are away on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend to prepare them for their stay in your letter:
-- Give your friend information about the location of your house
-- Tell your friend what tasks you would like them to do each day
-- Explain what he/she can do and see in your area
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
Some people say that completing University education is the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills are important
Discuss both sides and give your opinion