‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week) Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last 20 years. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion,
Some people think that being able to communicate online is breaking geographical barriers and enabling people, who would never have the chance to meet, communicate onlcine. What are the advantages of international communications? Are there any disadvantages too?
The chart shows the proportion of people in a UK survey carried out in three different years who said they were interested in certain sports.
Some people believe that if a police officer carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is argued that getting married before finishing school or getting a job is not a good choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are getting married. Write a letter to your English speaking friend to him/her to the wedding. In your letter- describe who you are going to marry, tell what will happen on the wedding day (schedule) and explain why it is important him/her to be at the wedding
In the last century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon he said: “It is a big step for mankind”. But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live near a record shop that sells music, movies, and books.
Write a letter to the shop asking if they have a few different items you are looking for.
– Ask what the prices are and if they can be orders
– Ask when they would arrive and if you can have them held in advance
More and more work is being carried out by machines in all areas of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Discuss with appropriate examples.
The chart gives detailed information about the percentages of people getting married across different age groups in the years 1996 and 2008.
Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it would encourage a higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
You have bought an item of clothing at an online store. However, when the item arrived it was the wrong size and colour. Write a letter to the customer service manager of the company. In your letter
• describe the problem
• say how you feel about this
• say what you want the manager to do.
Is is sometimes said people should be encouraged to get married before the age of 30 as it is best for society. do u agree or disagree?
Some people think that couples should live together before getting married to start knowing each other better and see if they are compatible. Others say that because of this tendency people become immoral and only deep emotional attachment makes a durable alliance. What is your opinion?
It is sometimes said thatpeople should be encoraged to get married before they are 30 as this is the best for the individual and the socity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Today, more and more people are waiting until their thirties to get married and have children. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
In some countries there is a restriction of age for legal marriages. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages.
Today more people are waiting until their thirties to get married and have children. Do you think this is a positive and negative development?
Young adults are now choosing to wait until later in life, often until they are in their 30s, to settle down and get married. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
&Describe the complaints that have been made.
&Say why the reception area is important.
&Say why the reception area could be improved.
The number of people who choose to get married in the future is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give relevant examples and
You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
& Introduce yourself.
& Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you.
& Tell the family about your arrival date and time.
The chart below shows the results of two surveys carried out thirty years apart on how young people in a town travel to school.
The most important decision is that young people have to follow is what carrier to choose. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently learned that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby.
Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby.
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought a product online that arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the company you bought it from.
- Explain what you bought and when you received it.
- Describe the damage.
- Say what action you want the company to take.
The graph below shows the number of tourists of visiting a particular Carribean Island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breaking down geographical barriers and enabling people, who would normally never have the chance to meet to commuicate . What are the advantages of international communication online ? Are there any disadvantages of this ?
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before
write a letter to the accommodation officer. in your letter
- give details of your course and arrival/ departure date
- explain your accommodation needs
- ask for information about getting to from the college
In some counties, some people believe having children and marriage is seen as the most important in their life. The other believe having a good job and salary is viewed as success. Discussing both and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Informing an Airline.
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
•where and when you lost your bag
• what your bag looks like
• what its contents were
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently purchased a piece of furniture online from a well-known company. However, when arrived, it was damaged and did not match the description provided on the website. Write a letter to the customer service manager of the company. In your letter:
- Explain what you ordered and what was wrong with it
- Describe the inconvinience this has caused
State what you would like the company to do
The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000. andthe martial status of adult Americans in two of the years
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
* Explain the situation
* Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
* Ask for a different date to present your thesis
The diagram gives information about how the process of producing soft cheese is carried out which involves the use of various equipment.
Today, most people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Is this a positive or negative development?
You have recently ordered a book online, but the book was delayed and has not arrived yet. Write a letter to the company manager. In the letter, you should:
– give the details of your order.
– explain why you need the book urgently.
– suggest a solution for the situation.
Today more people are waiting until their thirty to get married and have children. Is it a positive or negative development?
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving at the public beach, were erected. On the other southern side, new cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel. To summarize, the following harbour has been developed with the introduction of a fresh infrastructure and the renovation of the ancient ones.
The graph below shows the number of tourist visiting a particular Carribean island, between 2010 and 2017.
The table shows the proportion of fifty-year-old adults who were never married over five decades in Japan. The chart belowrepresetns the Japanese marriage and divorce rate from 1970 to 2016.
You have reserved a holiday apartment in the city for your elderly parents and want to confirm the arrangements.
Write a letter to the rental agency. In your letter:
confirm the date and time of your parents' arrival
explain the special needs that they have, as an elderly couple
say how you will organise your parents' arrival and departure.
Nowadays, people are getting married in their thirties, unlike many years ago when people got married in their twenties. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or personal experience.
The contentious argument that whether organizations can solicit personal information from job seekers in an employment application has sparked a heated debate among many. In this essay, I will illustrate the merits and demerits of such practice by employers and then provide my own opinion.
On the one hand, there are benefits to organizations in acquiring information about a prospective employee, including his hobbies, marital status, et cetera. The primary advantage is that the multinational corporations can gauge whether an applicant is a best-fit or not for a vacancy by asking for his or her personal data. For instance, a position that requires travelling frequently to various metropolitan cities in the world will not be a good-fit for married people because of their marital commitment. In addition, an organization can increase its employee retention rate by enquiring about a potential hire’s hobbies and interests. For example, a financial analyst who is fond of latest gadgets would be excited to work for a high tech corporation rather than another applicant who despises an advanced device.
On the other hand, there are some cons in employers seeking personal information from job applicants. First of all, an organization may inadvertently drive away the best qualified candidate who has privacy concerns by asking for one’s hobbies, interests, marital status, et cetera. Moreover, some employers may resort to discriminatory practices by selecting potential hires based on their personal preferences. For instance, an interviewer who despises a game of cricket may overlook an applicant whose passion is to play with a bat and ball.
Having considered a range of arguments, I firmly believe that the merits of an organization seeking personal information from job candidates outweigh the drawbacks; employers can match applicants to the vacancies and increase employee retention rates.
You recently purchased a new laptop online, but when it arrived, it was damaged. Write a letter of complaint to the company and.
Explain why you are writing
Describe the problem with the laptop
State what you would like the company to do about it
The graph below shows a number of tourists visiting a particular carribean island between 2010 and 2017