The table below shows expenditures of four car on advertising in the UK in 2002
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goods suchastoysandsnacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and giveyouropinion
The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where such products are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say the main purpose of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 2: When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programmes) 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?
You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
say what experience you have
ask what the work involves
enquire about conditions
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, whiles others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both theses views and give your own opinion.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple who live in Australia looking for someone to teach their two children, your language for a year write a letter to the couple in your letter. Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job. Say what else you could do for the family give you a reason reasons for wanting the job.
today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Advertisements are getting their way into people's lives. Discuss the effects of advertisements on people. Should all ads be banned?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised that someone will help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barett. 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.
Some people think that there should be a complete ban on all forms of advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple, In your letter
-explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
-Say what else you could do for the family
-give your reasons for wanting the job
If a product is good and meet customer needs,then people will buy it. So advertising it is unneccessary. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
some people say that that adversiting is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things.other people think that advertining is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opinoin
You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
- What is the conference about?
- How did you know about the conference?
- Explain to him/her why it is important that you attend this conference.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......,
Nowadays some consumers are less influenced by advertising than in the past. What are the resons? Is it a positive or negative development?
People are annoyed or entertained by advertising, but they are not affected by advertisements when making shopping decisions. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that advertising has a negative effect on people's values and encourages a materialistic society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen a job advertisement in some newspaper. Write a letter to your friend asking him to consider this job.
Please say:
- Where have you seen the ad?
- What is the job description?
- Why do you think, he is a suitable candidate for it?
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasises that the products are new in some way. why is this ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of money spent on advertising in five types of media in one country from 2010 and projected spending to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
ou work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, - describe the training course you want to do - explain what the company could do to help you - say how the course will be useful for your job Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Some companies sponsor sport as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
My goal: Band 6.5-7.0 In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
There are many advertisements directed at children, such as snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents argue that children are under pressure. Advertisers claim that advertisements provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter:
Give details of the ad that you want to publish
Mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page
Say how you would like to pay for the advertisement
In their advertising, bussinesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things.Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention toit. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Some people believe that advertising has a negative effect on people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An organisation has given an advertisement for part time volunteering job for local children. Write a letter to the administrator of the organisation in your letter
introduce yourself
Why you think you are suitable for this. Job
State when you will be able to join
Some people think that adverts control what we purchased, while others think they are useful source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion
consumer are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
Some companies sponsor stars and sport players as way to advertise for themselves. Some people think that it is good, while others think that there are more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mrs. Barette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barette. 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 available
People today are surrounded by advertisement. This both affects what they think is important to them and is negative in their lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advert for a part-time job as a sales assistant in a clothes shop. Write a letter applying for the position
Some people say that advertising is extremely succesfull at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
– Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Austra
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employee
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
People’s lives are now surrounded by advertisement. This affects what people consider important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that advertisements targeting children may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning such advertisements as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
ome people say that advertising is extremely succssesful at persuading us to buy things.Other people thinks that adv ertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear….
Question: Advertisements encourage people to buy in quantity rather than promote quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 English words.
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading you for buy things, Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to It. Discuss both these vlows and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that advertising is beneficial and improves the standard of living, while others argue that it leads to unnecessary consumerism. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually empahsise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?