Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work for helping at the hospital. 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 availble for this work.
Write at least 150 words
Modern technology such as personal computers and the internets have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of their work instead of going to an office everyday. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.
Nowadays food travels thousands of miles before reaching consumers. It affects the agriculture and economy of the destination country, and for this reason, people should prefer food produced by local farmers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your experience.
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-book rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Some people think that the best way to improve road transport safety is to let the driver test each year. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Line graph shows the hospital admissions for five hospitals in a European country from 2004 to 2018
More and more people are choosing to read ebooks as compared to paper books. Is it a positive or negative development.
schoolshould stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them bring.and use film tv and computer instead. to what extent do you agree.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………,
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 problems is
• Suggest solutions to the problem
You do not need to write any addresses
v In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
More students travel abroad for further education. Do you believe the advantages of this experience are greater than the drawbacks associated with it?
We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantage, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extend do you agree?
The two pie charts demonstrates how the local government has spent its money in different sectors in the year 2000 and 2010. The funding was fairly constant in some areas but changed dramatically in others over the course of the decade.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as Sahara or Antarctica. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend for tourists who visit these places?
In many countries, young people are choosing not to pursue traditional careers such as teaching or farming. Why do you think this is happening? What problems could this trend cause for society?
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say this is a positive trend, while others argue that it leads to negetive consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
it is more important on spend public money on promoting a health lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their adevertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative developement?
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festival; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, students sleep less than they used to in the past . what do you think is the reason behinf this? what are effects on individuals
one of the consequences of the medical care is that people are living longer and expentensy is increasing Do you think this advantage of development overwieghts the disadvantage?
In many countries, teenagers are courage to do part-time jobs. What is the situation like in your country? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part-time jobs?
Nowadays, we are producing more and nore rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can government do to reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers, and what effect does it have on our lifestyles? Discuss this issue and give your opinion.
3. Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
One of your English-speaking friends who lives in the same town as you has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
• recommend a sport that you think would be a good fit for him
• explain how he could learn it
• suggest learning the sport together
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..........,
Although the prices of fuels have greatly increased over the last decade or two, it is argued that further increases in fuel prices are the only way to reduce world consumption of fuel and lessen pressure on the world`s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The ease of international travel and the spred of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•say where you think you left the paper
•explain why they are so important
•tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Many elderly people are not longer looked after their family, but are put in health homes. What are the advantages adn disadvantages of this trend?
Some people believe that reading is always a good habit. Others feel it depends on which books a person is reading. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe young generation should follow traditions of their society; others, however, believe that young people should be free to make their own choice as individuals.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have been to a business meeting at another company and saw a piece of equipment which can be useful for your company too.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the piece of equipment you have seen
why having the same equipment would be useful for your company
offer your assistance in buying the equipment
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some employers think that academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universuty studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
The line graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the DAY in 1992. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should You do NOT need to write any address.
Nowadays many people working from home. Some think it is beneficial to employee, others think it may distract the family routine. What is your opinion?
Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The pie charts below illustrate the number of journal articles read per week by all students, PhD students, and junior lecturers at an Australian university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that excelling in school is a crucial apparatus for measuring intelligence. Do you think there is a correlation between grades and intelligence? How would you define intelligence?
Nowadays in many countries chemicals are used to produce and preserve food. Do the dangers associated with the use of chemicals in food production outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some parents guide their children's education towards specific careers, such as in engineering, medicine, or law. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child who has this kind of parental guidance?
the chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. the tabel shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years.
Some children start school when they are seven years old, while others start at the age of four.what could be the advantages and disadvantages of starting school very early.
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance. ▪️Introduce yourself ▪️Describe the training course and how it would benefit your work ▪️Explain why you need financial assist ance.
happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion