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Discussion
People use the Internet for medical advice and to do medical check ups rather than directly meeting with doctors in an office. Why are they using the Internet for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Opinion
It is sometimes said that young people want too much freedom and pay too little attention to the advice of older people. Do you agree or disagree?
informal
Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter • include websites you recommend • say why you recommend them • give some other ideas which you think may be useful
Opinion
Developing countries require international organizations' help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say wether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Opinion
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • say why he/she would not enjoy going to college • explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her • suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter ad follows:
informal
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a letter to your friend. In your email -describe where you lived when you were a student at the university -recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation -warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why she will not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea Suggest the typy of job that would be suitable.
Opinion
Some people seek a lot of advice from family and friends when choosing their career. Others feel it is better to choose a career more independently. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
informal
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter 1. Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university 2. Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation 3. Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
informal
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - give details of the course you took at the university - explain why you recommend the university - give some advice about how to apply Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
informal
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay give advice about what to do and see in your area give information about what clothes to bring
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • make suggestions as to how they could make friends • suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities • give any extra general advice
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter - say why he/she would not enjoy going to colledge - explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her - suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
informal
A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter: • tell your friend you understand the problem • explain what happened to you in the past • suggest possible solutions to the problem
informal
A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter: -Tell your friend you understand the problem. -Explain what happened to you in the past. -Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
informal
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give details of the course you took at the university Explain why you recommend the university Give some advice about how to apply
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday describe some possible disadvantages say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
informal
Your friend has just won a large amount of money in the lottery. She would like your advice as to how to spend it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Congratulate him/her on their win Give practical advice on how to spend the money Advise him/her on benefit/drawbacks associated with large wins
informal
You recently receive a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try a get a job. You think she/he should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college -explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her -suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
informal
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter request advice about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing find out about the food
informal
A friend of your is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter *give details of the course you took at the university *explain why you recommend the university *give some advice about how to apply
Opinion
Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 licence is advantageous • recommend a driving school • give any extra guidance/tips
Discussion
Nowadays, many people prefer to seek medical advice on the Internet instead of seeing a qualified doctor. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?
informal
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 licence is advantageous • recommend a driving school • give any extra guidance/tips
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why he/she would not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her
informal
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.Write a letter to this friend. In your letter•describe why you think he/she will enjoy it•explain why you recommend studying at your university•give some advice about how to applyWrite at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
informal
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain how your friend could learn this sport suggest that you both learn this sport together Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
informal
Band 8 A freiend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. th your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
informal
“You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter: tell him/her about your business explain why you think it is a good idea and ask him/her for some help or advice”
semi-formal
You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter: Explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course say what you would like to do about your studies ask for advice about what you can do about the situation. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
informal
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: * suggest an interesting part of the city to live in * describe the public transport in your city * say how your friend can meet new people there Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ______________,
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. -Write a letter to this friend
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •say why he/she would not enjoy going to college •explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her •suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why she/he would not enjoy going to college.  explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her  suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter * explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday * describe some possible dasadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your friend how you feel about the problem explain how you faced a similar situation in the past suggest possible solutions to the problem Write at least 150 wor
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:  Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday  Describe some possible disadvantages  Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to camping with your friend this summer
informal
Your moving to a new city and are looking for a place to live there . write a letter to your friend who lives in that city.In your letter, Explain why you are moving Describe the kind of place you would like to live in Ask you friend for advice about finding a place to live
informal
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Writr an letter to your friend. In your letter Describe where you would lived when you were a student at the university. Recommend the best what from him/her to look accommodation. Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.
informal
An English-speaking friend wants to spend two weeks in your country and has written you an email asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • offer to find a place to stay • give advice on what to do • give information about the weather and the clothes to bring
informal
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, give details of the course you took at the university explain why you recommend the university give some advice about how to apply Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....................,
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: -Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday -Describe some possible disadvantages - Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your friend would like to find some quality websites where he/she can read up on what's happening in the world. He/she has written to you asking for some advice. Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter include websites you recommend Say why you recommend them give some other ideas which you think may be useful Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
informal
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Say why he/she would not enjoy going to the college -Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her -Suggest types of job that would be suitable for fim/her
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