In recent years, media exposure of celebrities’ private lives has sparked widespread debate. Although some people believe that fame inevitably means losing privacy, others argue that celebrities deserve protection of their personal lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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…
the graph and the table show the average monthly temperatures and anual hours of sunshine reseivered by the three major cities.
Some people believe that children should obey rules and listen to their parents. Some others believe that less controlling will help children deal with adults’ life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter ro the singer. In your letter
. say how you feel about his performance
. give details of your musical activities
. explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You are working for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a
training course which will be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your
letter, you should:
· describe why you want to take the course
· explaining how it will be beneficial to the company
· tell who will be managing your work in your absence.
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than bene fits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two maps below show substantial changes of an island befor and after equipment of some tourist facilities.
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The chart illustrate the average percentages in typical meals in the USA of three types of nutrients including sodium
In some countries it is now illegal to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that the development of artificial intelligence will make human labour obsolete. Others think that work performed by humans will always be important.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
The chart shows information about the actual and expected figures of population in three cities, Jakarta, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai.
some students like to take distance- learning courses by computer. other students prefer to study in traditional classroom setting with a teacher. consider the advantage of both options and make an argument for the way the students should organise their schedule.
The local school would like residents in the area to help maintain the school buildings and the grounds. Write to the school principal. In your letter, say why you want to help explain what help you can offer state when you are available
Some people think that going to a fitness center regularly is unnecessary. Instead they believe the combining occasional exercise ( such as going for walk) with a balanced diet is enough to stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a historical building in your town and the city council wants to pull it down because there is no money for repairs. You are not happy with this decision.
Write a letter to the city council and say
Why is the building important?
Suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his/her help in arranging it
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closue of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that zoos have a positive impact on conservation efforts and education. Others argue that keeping animals in captivity is cruel and goes against their natural instincts. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ASSEM
You work for an international company. You have been accepted onto a part-time study programme at a university in another country, and you would like permission to attend while continuing your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to join this study programme
say how your work could be managed while you study
ask for his/her help in arranging it
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play four different musical instruments. korkem.
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. KAsiyet
In many countries, formal exams are used to assess students’ abilities and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks?
Work and Career Some people think that individuals should prioritize their career over their personal life. Do you agree or disagree?"
Successful sports professional can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professionas. Some people think this is guppy justified while other think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV has bad influences, so this kind of infornation should be restricted on the media. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples form you knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to make people recycle more is to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ests and examinations are a central feature of school system in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantage?
Many people feel that most of the urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows consumers' average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed- line services in America between 2001 in 2010
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this.
In your letter, you should tell:
•how you know about this city/town
•what information was incorrect
•what the editor should do about this.
You recently rented a car for a week. You were dissatisfied with the car. Write a letter to customer service manager of the car rental agency. In your letter:
- Give details about the car rental and explain why you rented the car.
- Explain what the problem was and how you responded
- Describe what action you want the manager to take
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.To what extent do you agree or disagUniversities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.To what extent do you agree or disagree?ree?
it is important for people to take risks in both personal and professional lives. Do you think the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages? Opinion: advantages outweigh disadvantages 因
The media has become too influential in people’s lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people argu that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Other think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your Opinion.
Some people think it is better to have a single legal system worldwide. Others say countries should have their law. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. this has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answes and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
The figures below show the Glasgow age demographics in 1998 and the average number of annual hospital visits per capita among Glasglow residents from 1960 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write a minimum of 150 words.
Many people believe that having fixed punishments for all crimes is more efficient way to deal with crime. whats your opinion?.
2.You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
oSay how you found out about the plans
oExplain what problems your neighbourhood will face
oSuggest some possible solutions to those problems.
universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what eztent do you agree or disagree?
In numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation. What are the reasons behind this? Is this a positive or negative trend?