Some people fear that technology is gradually taking over control of our lives, while others think that it has led to many positive developments in all aspects of their lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities.
In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them
suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter
• describe what you like about the library
• say what you don’t like
• make suggestions for improvements
Some people think that is better to work alone and others think that is better to work in a team. Which do you prefer? Give reasons and details to support your opinion.
Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones or laptops. Is this a good or bad things. Discuss your opinion.
Some people think that paying taxes is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibilities towards our society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
" the flower that blooms in adversities is the rarest and most beautiful of all." Discuss the statement and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon.
Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter:
•Describe the poor experience you had
•Include ideas for what the library should change
•Explain why you feel the library needs alteration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program.You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family.In your letter
•introduce yourself
•ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
•tell the family about your arrival date and time
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and tell them:
Why you moved to the new city
Describe your new place
Invite them to visit you
You have recently moved to a different flat. Write a letter to an English speaking friend.
In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new flat
invite him/her to pay you a visit.
Some people say that history offers no practical benefits to society while other claim the history teaches us to understand the present. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think visual images, such as photographs and videos can most accurately inform people about a news or story. Others believe they are not reliable sources of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Several languages are in dangerous of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Everybody should be allowed admission to university study programs regardless of their level o f academic ability. 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.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities so the polpulation in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your won knowledge or experience.
‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for governments to spend money to improve Internet access than to improve public transportation. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe it is best to accept a bad situation such as unsatisfactory jobs or shortage of money.others arige that it is better to try to improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People attend college or university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many student choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The use of social media, e.g. Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion (KL)
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•explain why you cannot come
•give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
•suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behavior? What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend.
Some people say that a young person should spend time building a successful career. Others think that spending time with friends and family is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ou had some photos of your family taken by a
professional photographer.
Write a letter to the
photographer. In your letter:
• Say that you liked their photos of your family
• Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event
• Give them the details of the event.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these book and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV drama?
You are going to miss some class in the next few weeks Write a letter to your class teacher state the reason for your absence, time you will be coming back, suggest what can be done to the class work you will miss in during those few weeks
Some people choose a career according to the social status and salary it will give them. Others choose a career according to whether they will enjoy the work. Which do you think is the best way to choose a career? Give reasons for your answer and inlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In modern society, some people believe children should listen to the story of their parents. However, others think the advanced media could replace parents to tell the story for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that it is alright to use animals for our benefit; others say it is not good to exploit them. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together, while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion. hahihuha
You are about to move out of your apartment in an English-speaking country. Your landlord helped you a lot during your stay and you have a friend who would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
let your landlord know that you will be leaving
thank your landlord for his / her help
tell him/her about your friend
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
•tell him / her your other news
Some people think that parents should tell stories or read to their children. However, others believe that these days this isn’t necessary as children have so many other sources for stories, such as books, films and TV. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Cramming and immersion are becomingly increasingly recognised methods of gaining knowledge in an area, other people disagree and say that only through lifelong learning can a subject be learnt. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Some people believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss boths views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory jobor shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You enjoyed a holiday organized by a tour company. Write a letter to the manager and praise the tour guide who accompanied you on the journey.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the details of your holiday
• explain what the tour guide did that was helpful
• suggest how the manager may reward the tour guide.
** ***Some people think that schools are too competitive and that this has a negative impact on children. Others believe the competitive environment encourages children to achieve.*** ***Discuss both these views and give your opinion.*** **Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.** **
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
mention what problems you have encountered with parking
what you recommend to solve the problems
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be requierd to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports activities, but others think that people should have the freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some jobs are based at a single work place where the hours are the same each day, while other jobs involve frequent travel and irregular working hours. Discuss the advantages of both types of job and give your own opinion about which one is best.
our former boss has contacted you to offer you a position to help him start his new company.
Write a letter to your former boss. In your letter:
• Thank him for the job offering
• Decline his job offer and explain why.
• Show your appreciation and wish him well on his new project.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,