Noise pullution in cities should be treated as seriously as other forms of pollution. To what extent do you agree and disgree?
Some people think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better careers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that art, such as painting and music, does not improve people’s lives, so the government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Task1
Letter
You recently purchased a chitchen appliance online, but it was delivered late and damaged.
Write a letter to manager
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday part for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party.
In your letter:
- explain the reason for the party
- give the date abd time of the party
- suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environment such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that showing crime-related content on television and in newspapers has negative consequences on society and should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent years. What are the primary causes of this? What measure should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?
Nowadays fashion is becoming more and more important to young people. Some people think this has negative impacts on young people and on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the use of digital books has increased and use of paper books is on the decline. Do you agree or disagree
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in 6 areas of the world
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparions where relevant
The bar chart shows percentages from a study of residents who purchased coffee and tea, in five metropolitan areas of Australia, within the last four weeks.
A friend of your 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 to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your firend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and
work with him.
Write a letter replying to your friends offer. In your letter:
- explain what you know about your friends company
choose whether you accept or decline the offer
• give reasons for your choice
You have received a letter from your neighbour complaining about noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter explain the cause of the noise apologise for the noise describe what action you will take to solve the problem You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………….
You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item: - give details about the order you made - explain what was wrong with the item -tell the company what you want them to do about it
Some people think it is important to spend money on road and motorways than on public transport system such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
•say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
Full-time university students need to spend most of their time studying. Some people, however, claim that students needed to be involved in other activities as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some say that modern technology has made shopping easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
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 business to take?
Many people joint distance-learning program (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, some people think it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about the job in a local company that might be suitable for her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves.
-say why you think the job would be suitable for her
-explain how to apply for the job
You live in a block of flats, your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• suggest what you want the landlord to do.
As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
computers do not help children to learn effectively. on the contrary, their usage has a negative effect on both the physical and mental development of young people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people feel that businesses should be encouraged to move to rural areas as and transport accommodation problems are now increasing in many large cities. Others believe that this is not necessary. Discuss both sides of this debate. Where do you stand on this debate?
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday.
Write to the airline:
-Complaining about this situation -
Saying why it caused you problems
-Seeking suitable compensation
Nowadays, more and more young Vietnamese people celebrate festivals such as Christmas and Halloween. Some people think there is nothing wrong with this while others are worried about the influence of foreign cultures. What is your opinion?
Car onwership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’ How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. what problems does it cause? how can we solve these problems?
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Say
what product you want to recommend to him –
Tell him/her where he/she can get this product –
Explain why you want to recommend this product
In some countries school arrange work for students without payments so that students get expriences. To what extend is it benificial for the students as well as the company or institutions.
Some people believe that development of computer has changed the human lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“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 decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.”
you use the local swimming pool often,and during one of your visits,you have encountered a promblem write a letter to the mananger describe what the promblem was tell what the swimming pool staff have done about it suggest your solution to the problem
These days, environmental problems are becoming more common. Private citizens and businesses have just as much responsibility in protecting the environment as governments. How much do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 powe. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the goverment has t pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the gorvernment or the family? Give the reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
The pie chart gives information on UAE government spending in 2000. The total budget was AED 315 billion. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Miss Barret, an English-speaking woman living in your town, has advertised for someone to help her around the house for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrett. In your letter
* Suggest how you can help him at home
*tell me why you want to do this job
*describe when you will and will not be available
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (suld as cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,.
Many people believe that social media such as Facebook has a huge impact on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe environmental problems require a global attention whereas some believe they can be dealt with on a national level Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In recent years, television has contributed most to changing people’s quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summary the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as rich people become richer and poor pepople become poorer. What problems could this situation cause ? What are solutions to address thise problems?
The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these energy sources in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these areas outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.