Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate local customs and behaviour. Some pople disagree, they think the host country should welcome cultural differenecs. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
“Some believe that people are naturally born leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
You ware working for a Company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manger. In your letter
* explain why you want to take time off work
* give details of the amount of time you need
* suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
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 importhat than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development? Give your idea.
Many government thinks that economic progress is their most important goals, some people however thinks that other progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job in the city post office during your holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the post office. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• explain what experience and special skills you have
• explain why you are interested in the job
All Children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grades. 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.
1.Your next-door neighbor owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
oYour reason for writing
oWhat you would like to happen
oA nice, respectful style.
Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. Others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
Do you support that the nuclear technology should be used for constructive purposes? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. Give reasons for your viewpoint
Despite health warnings, a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world. Why should we be concerned about this? What solutions would you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowl- edge or experience.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations to continue their development. Some people argue that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 advantage of both types of job and give your own opinion about which one is best.
You have purchased some goods from a company and the goods were supposed to be delived within three days of purchase. Seven days have already gone and you have not received the products yet. Write a letter to a company manager with whom you arranged the delivery of goods. In your letter: inform him/her what itmes you have purchased ask the reason for the delay in delivery suggest what can be done about this matter
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe the teenager should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from, and in your email:
oGive details of the purchase
oDescribe the problem
oExplain why you need a replacement urgently
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parent's house as long as possible. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories. Some believe that photographs are not a reliable source of news while other consider photographs to be irrefutable. Discuss both the views and your opinion.
In some schools, students must study music and learn to play a musical instrument. In other schools, studying music may not be required or there may be no music classes at all. Do you think all students should have to study music? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
Children should be controlled or should they be allowed to take their own decision. Discuss both view and give your Opinion.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris´s parents. In your letter
- say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
- explain why you won´t be able to attend the party
- give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
•Explain how you were helped
•State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
You recently came across an advertisement that you think your friend would like. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Explain where you saw the advertisement.
•Describe the product.
•Explain why you think it would be useful for your friend.
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents house as soons as they become adults while other say children should stay at their parents house as long as possible. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think that all university students should studt whatever they like. Others belive 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 these views and give your own opinion.
Will see homeless people in the society, few people support them with food and money and few are against. What is your opinion on this.
Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all the communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch. In this letter: - Where have you moved to? - What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communication? What you want them to do regarding the old communication already sent to the wrong address?
Yours neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
Explain the reasons for the the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
Every country should produce enough of everything that the country needs so it should not rely on imports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
You live in a house opposite a park. Every day a man brings large dogs to the park and lets them run free. Write a letter to your local council complaining about the danger. In your letter
-say where the park is,
-say how often this happens
-give a description of the man and the dogs.
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 much cooking you have done since the course
- Suggest another cookerycourse you'd like the school to offer.
Some people thinks the university should accept equal numbers of males and females student in every subject. Others believe it is unacceptable policy. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter
1. describe the work you have been doing
2. explain why you can no longer do this work
3. recommend another person who is interested in the work
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in same place as other members of your family? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion?
Some countries sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for three first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you can only be there for the morning.
- say how you could help the new employee in the morning.
Celebrities such as actors, athletes earn large salaries compared to other professionals. Some people consider this unfair, while others think that celebrities deserve to be paid a lot for the work they do. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion on the subject.
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter • describe the item. Explain where and when you left it Say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter.
-Correct the information in the article
-Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
-Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Adults do very less Exercise these days .Some people think that showing sporting events on television such as Olympics and world cup tournaments can be the best way to encourage adults to do exercise , others believe there are other effective ways to do so. Discuss both views and state your opinion
You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write a friend you worked with there.
Include the following in your letter:
Tell your friend about life now.
Give him/her details of your visit.
Arrange how you can meet.
some people believe that allowing children to make their ownchoices on everyday matters such as food,clothes and entertainment is likely to resultin a society of individaulswho only think about their own wishes.Other people believes that it is important for children to make decision about matters that affect them. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that money must be spent on promoting the use of bicycles in cities while others think cities must spend on public transport discuss both views and give your opinion
All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grade. 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