Finding it hard to remember important facts and figures? Improve your memory in 10 weeks with our Memory Course. Places are limited and the course is available for only a short time.
You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to organisers of the course. In the letter:
- Give some background information about yourself
- Explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course.
- enquire about the methods used on the course
- enquire about course fees and dates.
In many countries online shopping is becoming more and more popular. Some people think that this is having negative impacts on the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree and give your opinion.
rite about the following topic: Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education. 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.
You have recently moved to a new country and have developed a strong interest in art and culture. You have decided to visit a local cultural center to take advantage of its facilities and classes.
Write a letter to the manager of the cultural center. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain briefly why you are interested in their cultural center.
Describe the types of activities you are interested in and what specifically attracts you to their center.
Request information on how to register for classes and the schedule of activities.
Some people think that listening to music can be a useful way to improve the efficiency, but others believe that music distracts from daily routine. Give your opinion to this statement.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, the rise of social media has significantly impacted the way people communicate and interact with each other. Discuss the effects of this trend on individuals and society. Suggest some possible solutions to mitigate its negative impacts.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is pent on learning facts and not enough learning practical skills. Do you agree or Disagree?
Nowadays fashion is becoming more and more important to young people. Some people thinkthis has negative impacts on young people and on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the advertisement has positive economic effects, while others think it has social impacts because individuals are not satisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Pollution levels worldwide are growing at a faster pace than expected, and climates are changing accordingly. What do you think are the causes of pollution? What are its impacts on the environment?
The secret to success in life: Getting the right qualifications or having the right contacts? You should explain which factor is more important in achieving success, giving reasons to support your answer.
Imagine that you are doing a project on the most popular Valentine's Day presents in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject - the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). The most popular Valentine's Day presents Flowers Number of respondents (%) 37 Sweets Perfume Tickets to the cinema or theatre Gift certificates 25 20 10 8 Write 200-250 words. - make an opening statement on the subject of the project; - select and report 2-3 facts; - make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; - outline a problem that can arise with choosing a present and suggest a may of solving it; conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the best present for Valentine', Day.
Finding it hard to remember important facts and figures? Improve your memory in 10 weeks with our Memory Course. Places are limited and the course is available for only a short time.
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You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to the organizer of the course. In the letter
give some background information about yourself
explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course
enquire about the methods used on the course
enquire about course fees and dates
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Working abroad can help employees earn a great deal of money and gain more benefits. However, some people think this trend has many negative impacts. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of working abroad
many students around the world are not choosing scinece subjects at university. Give reasons for that ? what are the impacts on society ?
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
Many people aim to achieve balance between work and life, but only a few people achieve it. What problems will be caused by poor work-life balance? How can its negative impacts be prevented?
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impacts of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ? People should read only those books that are about real events l, real people, and established facts. Use specific and details to support your opinion.
the exposure of international media such as films tv and magazines has impacts on local culture. what do you think of the impacts have been? Do you agree the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Some people think that robots are important for human`s future development. Other think that robots have negative impacts on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Q: Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Young people spend most of their free time in shopping malls . This has many negative impacts on young people and society. do you agree or disagree?
recent years, advancements in technology have transformed various aspects of society. Discuss both the positive and negative impacts of technology on individuals and communities. Provide relevant examples and your own opinion.
human activity has had a negative impacts in plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others belive actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discus both and give your opinion
Human activity has had a negative impacts on plants and animals.Some people think that this cannot be changed while others believe actions can be taken to bring a change. Discuss both views and give your opinion
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spend on learning facts and not enough on learning practical tests. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts worldwide have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed quickly. To what extent do you think societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationship with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism?
Young people who commit serious crimes such as roberry or violent attacts should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
some peaple say thats in all levels of educations, From primary schools to unversities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practicals skills. do you agree or disagree?
Globalization has led to the proliferation of multinational corporations, often at the expense of local businesses. Discuss the positive and negative impacts of this trend.
Study needs time, peace and comfort, whereas employment needs the same thing. Someone says it is impossible to combine those two because one distracts one another. Do you think this is realistic in our life today?
In some countries, a high proportion of criminals acts are committed by teenagers. Why is it the case? What is the solution?
When international media convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
While some people consider global warming to be more pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has more devastating impacts on our worlds. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the impacts on their families and society .
Some young people like to copy the behavior and clothes of famous Korean people today. Why do you think this is happening? What impacts may it have on society?
some people say that increasing business and cultural contacts between countries would is a positive developement, while others think that many counntries will lose their national identities as a ruslt. Discuss both view and give your opinion?
Some people believe that the environmental impacts of air transport outweigh its benefits in food importation. To what extent do you agree? Provide reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
In many parts of the world, people are choosing to have fewer children. Why do you think this is happening? What impacts may it have on society?
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Human activities has had a negative impacts on lants and animals around the world. some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programs) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
In some countries, online shopping is gradually replacing in-store shopping. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative impacts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Over-tourism in popular destinations is damaging both the environment and local cultures. What are the reasons behind this surge in tourism, and how can the negative impacts be mitigated?
If an individual acts in an anti-social way, such as committing the crime, who is to be blamed, society or the individual? what are the causes behind such behaviour? who should be responsible for this
What do you think, what are the main effects of climate change? Which solutions can help to relieve its adverse impacts?