Many people join online learning programs and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree? Use good reasons and examples
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money this practice can act as an inactive for some but many also have a negative impact on others To what extent is this type of management effective ? Are there better ways to encourage employees to work hard?
As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting space for natural resources?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and wether they are married or single some people say that this information may be relavant and useful.Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your openion.
Some people think competitive sports, such as football, are valuable because they can gather people with different ages and culture together. Some think it can cause problems because people are from different groups and countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disargee with this statement?
Some people believe that governments should invest more in public services such as health and education, while others think that it is more important to spend money on the arts, including music and theatre. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children are engaged in different kind of paid works. Many of people consider it inappropriate and many think it as a learning experience for taking responsibility? Give your opinion and views at the statement.
Some people think art classes like painting and drawing are as important as other subjects, and they should be compulsory in high school education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A festival takes place in your town every year , The festival manager has asked for people to help with this year’s festival . You would like to help :
Write a letter to the festival manager , in your letter
* Give your opinion of last year’s festival
* Say what you could do to help with this year’s festival
* Ask some questions about the festival
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it’s a waste of time to read the news on the newspaper or watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays people are encouraged to buy more and more consumer products. Some people think it is good for the economy. However, others think it does great harm to the society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantag
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?
The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“In some countries the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation, and discourages private vehicle ownership. Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?”
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic: News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Government investments in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a wate of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Last month you had an overseas hoiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends.
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as coursework and projects are ‘not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement ?
the graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who went to the UK for different purpose between 1989 and 2009
As a teacher you would like to take your students on field trip to a museum.
Write a letter to the museum manager.
In your letter:
—Introduction yourself.
—say what you are planning to do and why.
—and finally ask for a discount
Some people belive that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food, cloths 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 decisions about matters that affect them.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ou have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the new employee has caused
Explain how other employees about the new employee’s conduct
Say how you expect the HR manager to address the situation.
You have recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•tell him/her about your new job
•describe the city where you are living
•invite him/her to come and stay with you
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [friend’s name],
The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve), and the number of complaints and passengers.
As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a things of the part. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write about following topic In many countries today, crime novels and TV Crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Nowadays,learning a foreign language is essential in the modern education system. While others think it is not beneficial to teach young children a foreign language as the benefits of it are uncertain. Some people strongly believe that it has more advantages than the disadvantages.
Some people believe that secondary school children should study international news as a subject. Others say that this is wasting time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many students today graduate high school and travel overseas to complete their education. Give both the advantages and disadvantages of travelling abroad.
Topic 3: Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. university to further their education - can lead to better jobs encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders -
some people believe tahat professionals,such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the counrty 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 some areas of the US , a curfew is imposed in which tennagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a prtaicular time at night unless they are accompained by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that the arts (such as music, literature and theatre) are more important than other subjects in schools. Do you agree or disagree.
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms.
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Write to the gym manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .........................,
The use of social media, such as Facebook, Instagram is replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some nations of the world. Today, however, growing global demand has turned this problem into a global one. What are the causes behind the increased demand and what steps can goverments and individuals take to address this problem?
Many people believe that educational standards have decliend in recent times, particularly int he areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime ’such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable for the audience. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays the way people relate with each other has changed due to technology Do you think technology has changed people’s relationship towards each other
An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together, while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion. hahihuha
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in the sub continental countries. What do you think are the reasons behind this?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
Technology has a positive effect on education. Do you agree or disagree?
“Modern forms of communications such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent to do agree or disagree”
A friend who lives in another city has invited you to an event. You are unable to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-Thank him/her for the invitation
-Explain why you cannot come
-Suggest another time to meet him/her