People think it is better to choose friends who hve same opinions as them. Other believe it s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both vies and give your opinion
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think re the causes of this? What effects will have on society?
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good community spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• recommend somewhere to stay
• give advice about what to see and do in your area
• give information about what clothes to bring.
(VMN)Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railway and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
consuming large amount of sugar is bad for the health. it is believed by some pupil that it is duty of government to reduce the productivity as well as consumption of sugary products but, others think that it is the responsibility of people to reduce the intake of junk food. In my forthcoming paragraphs, I am going to discuss both view and my feelings.
write Problem/Solution paragraphs. You should link the problems with the solution. (200-250 words) 1) The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
Some people think this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree with these views?
Celebrities such as actors, athletes and musicians earn large salaries compared to other professionals. Some people consider this unfair, while others think that celebrities deserve to be paid a lot for the work they do. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion on the subject.
Some people think it's bettere to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe its good to have frinends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many countries use fossil fuels such as coal or oil as the main sources of energy. However, in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged.Do you think this a positive or negative development?
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you haven't handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
Model answer
Dear Ms. McKeen,
My name is Leo Smith and I am a first-year student in your Marketing class at Capilano College. I am writing to you because I have a problem with the project you set about social media. The due date was last week but I'm afraid I haven't finished it yet. As you know, I have been absent from class for almost ten days with COVID-19 symptoms and I have not been attending lectures. I only managed to get the reading list from a friend and go to the library to do research yesterday. You will see from your records that I have never missed a deadline for an assignment so far during my course.
However, I am requesting an extension of one week in this case because I am so behind with my work. I hope you will take my illness into consideration and grant me an extension.
Yours sincerely,
Leo Smith
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place or area. However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their lifetime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Recently, there has been an increase in using machines to carry out the work instead of humans to do so. This essay will discuss the pros and cons of this development.
The figures below compare the number of internet users in several European nations as well as the prevalence of online shopping in these countries Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
What is globalization? Name some global companies and discuss the positive and negative impact they have had on society. How has technology advanced globalization? What kind of Impact has globalization had on your personality?
Your child is going on a school trip abroad for three days and the headmaster of the school has asked any parents if they would like to come along to assist. You would like to go.
Write a letter to the headmaster.
In your letter:
Say why you would like to go
Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
Ask some further questions about the trip
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and enigneers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governmemts. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages
The table provides information about several ways that UK unemployment spent their time last year. Overall, it is evident that housework, shopping and job hunting were the most popular activities in both men and women. By contrast, they spend less time drinking and doing nothing. In regard to men who activated in the morning, they spent 22% of their time seeking for a job. Similarly, the figures of housework and shopping were 19% and 20% for each, meanwhile the other categories' data were 14% and lower. Furthermore, morning women spent nearly half of the day doing house chores and about about 6 hours a day going shopping. However, the other groups ranged from 1% to 16%. In terms of afternoon men, watching TV accounts for 14% of their time, while the data of staying in bed is merel 1%. Moreover, others varied from 3% to 13%. It can be seen that one fifth of afternoon women's time was spent for housework and they did not stay in bed and played sport at all. On the one hand, other activities changed from 2% to 17%.
Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because univeristy education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
New technology has resulted in many jobs, which used to be performed by people, now being done by computers or robots. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that fashion affects our lives in a negative way; however others say that it has more positive effects on our life. Discuss and give your opinion.
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•suggest a suitable date and time for the party
•recommend a place
• discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Task - 1
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surpise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents . In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
• explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Open plan office no walls no barriers. Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarictic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.
Some believe that success in life comes from hard work and determination. Others think that it depends on factors such as money or personal appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in past because they did exercise and spent more time with their family and friends , whereas many now suffer from lonliness and health problems . What are the causes of this and reasons
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters ( such as food, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decision about matter that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
This line graph represents how much wast was produced by three factories between 2000 and 2015.
Question-fossil fuel ,such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries however some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter,
describe what this book was about
explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
As the internet becomes more popular, newpapers are becoming a thing of the past. Do what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The first smartphone was released in 1992. By then year 2020 there may be as many as 2.5 billion smartphones in the world. The use of smartphones is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology and not our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to reduce crime, we need to attack the causes of crime such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. It is not enough to simply have more police on the street and put more people in prison. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Assignment 2
It has been suggested by some people that employees should be remunerated on the extent of their input and output. In my opinion, I totally agree that people should be paid on how much they produce and sell because that will increase their level of diligence and productivity.
To start with, most of the 21st century youths wants free money and wants to be rich without working for it. But, if there is a realisation that the money will be earned based on the amount of goods and services being produced, people will be more diligent and work hard. In addition, there will also be an increase in the productivity of the employer. This is because more production will bring more sales and more sales will bring more profit to the company.
Furthermore, there will be a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction on the part of the workers because they are working for their pay. Moreso, it will teach the workers to be prudent in their spending because the money was earned under their sweat. In fact, more people will be encouraged to save for the rainy days. For example, there was a research done by the youth empowerment scheme which relates to being paid as you work and about 75% of the workers were in support of getting paid based on the work done.
In conclusion, the best way to motivate people and encourage diligence is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell.
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of children are diffrent from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you think is better?
Some people think that success in life comes from ard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Dicuss both views and give your opinion
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today’s tourism industry? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sport competitions. Do you agree or disagree?
Internet when used a source of information, has more drawback than advantages. To what extent do you agree with this statement.
The Impact of Technology on Traditional Forms of Communication Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the increasing use of technology, such as smartphones and social media, on traditional forms of communication. Consider the impact on interpersonal relationships, cultural exchange, and the potential loss of face-to-face interaction. Provide examples and support your arguments with relevant evidence.
Your Local Public Library wants to make improvement to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in witing, write a letter to the librarian in your letter.
discribe what you like about the library. say what you don't like - make suggestion for improvement.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. To what extend do you agre or disagree with this opinion?