Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for customers, the shop staff and the economy as a whole?
To be labeled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art forms should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century, there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labeled ‘masterpieces ’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed.
Do you agree or disagree?
Individual can do nothing to improve the environment;only goverment and large companies can make a difference.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The best way to solve the traffic congestion in city is to provide free public transport for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You want to sell your bicycle. You think a friend of yours might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Explain why you want to sell the bicycle
Describe the bicycle
Suggest a day/time when your friend can view it
Mrs Barrett, an English speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for somene to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. in your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
You live in an English-speaking country and you want to do some
voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which
organizes such trips.
In your letter:
● Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
● Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
● State what your skills and experience are.
The diagram shows the parts of a dock for an mp3 player. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many television news programmes show pictures of events in the news which people find upsetting. While television has a duty to report important news, it should not bring disturbing images into people’s homes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the latest technology is creating a divide between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve, and only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that the use of social media in the workplace is a distraction that reduces productivity. Others think it helps employees stay connected and informed. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
•Say why you would like to do this work
•Explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
Some people believe that children learn better when they are placed in classes with children of simiar academic abilities. Other believe that children learn better when they are in classes with children representing a diverse range of academic abilities. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that getting a degree from univerity is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Angsa
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Chris,
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, This is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialised and developing nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Say why a driving license is advantageous Recomend a drving school Give any extra guidance/tips
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it
There is a belief that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the packaging of products they sell. Others argue that consumers must avoid buying products with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only large companies and goverments can make a difference. What extent do you agree or disagree.
Now a days, in urban cities, a lot of people prefer living in large apartment blocks. Write an essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of living in large apartment blocks. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence in people’s behavior. What is your opinion?
Today, more and more tourists re visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.
Many would argue that scientific research requires a degree of oversight from the relevant governmental authorities. In my opinion,properly handled, this is a sensible and necessary policy.What are the advantages and disadventages of this?
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• say what you have learned in your present job
• suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
• explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _______________
Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
– describe the problem with the dog
– explain why it is important for you to sleep
– outline what your neighbours could do about the situation
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English speaking friend.
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course.
Write a letter to the Head of Department to change your course. In your letter, explain:
what course you are doing now
why you are not satisfied with that course
what course you would like to change to
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think it is better for people to change their career at least once in their life and do a different kind of jobs. Do you agree or disagree?
The best way to make road transport safe is to require drivers to take a driving test every year. How much do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visitin places where conditions are difficult , such as sahara desertor the Antartica. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the tourists who visit such places.
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
Describe where you stayed and what you can do there
Provide one negative aspect about the destination
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
You have recently moved to a different house.Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letterexplain why you have moveddescribe the new houseinvite your friend to come and visit
You are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community.
Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter
• introduce your committee
• say why you are having the meeting
• invite the MP to attend
Write about 150 words. You do not need to write addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph depicts how many enquiries the Tourist Information Office received by three different ways in one area during the first 6 months of 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara deserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your family is going to celebrate an occassion and your child needs a day off from school. Write a letter to the head master of the school.
What the occassion is?
Why it is importnat that your child attends the celebration?
How your child is going to make up for the missed lessons.
Tody more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, sush as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Some companies rely 100% on technology for calculations and other such functions. What advantages does technology bring to the workplace? Is there a downside to relying too much on technology?
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.Write to a real estate agent and:
explain why you want to move.
mention what location would you prefer.
describe the accommodation type that you need.
Your local TV channel wants to decide on either creating a new family sitcom or a documentary series for the evening slot between Monday to Friday. Choose between options A and B. Why do you prefer your option? Explain the reasons for your choice, and write about 150-200 words.
The graph below mentioned shows the process of becoming a doctor and its requirements. Summarize the information by choosing and reporting the key features.
Now a days some parents give money to their children if they perform well at school. Do you think this is good or bad friend ?
you recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college adminstaror, In your letter
say which par-time course you booked
explain why you need to cancel your booking
ask about booking a different course
you have recently moved to a different house.
write to your English speaking friend
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-invite your friend to come and visit
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and the disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
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 ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her country
Some people think that children should be taught at school how to become good parents. Other thinks it is not a good idea Do you agree or disagree?