School and university students learn lessons far better from their teachers than from other sources, such as the internet and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
. Your local council is closing the children’s playground in your locality as not many children
visit the park. Write a letter to the council requesting not to close it
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible ther familia in scientific research, business and the academic world, Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Social media has become a real problem for some young people today, and governments should create laws that allow only people over 18 years of age to have accounts. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table below presents the numbe of children ever born to women aged 40-44 years in Australia for each year the information was collected since 1981.
nowadays the way many people intract with each other has changed because of technology. in what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? has this become a positive or negative development?
More and more people are opting for readymade food instead of freshly cooked food. Does this practice has more advantages than disadvantages? Discuss.
In the last 20 years, the assessment of students has undergone major transformation. Many educational institutions no longer use formal examination as a means of assessment as they believe formal examination results are an unfair indication of a student’s ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.government should improse high tax rate do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people’s salaries to pay necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the percentage of water used in different sectors, such as for domestic use, agriculture and industry in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some scientists think that very soon computers will be more intelligent than humans. While some people think it is a positive development, others say it has adverse effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to improve our lives. However, others are worried that it could have a negative impact. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The movement of people from agricultural areas to big cities caused problems in both palces. In your oponion, what is the reason for this problem? How can it be solved?
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•explain why you cannot come
•give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
•suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____,
Some people belive that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the result of a questionnaire thet asked visitors to the parkway hotel how they rated the hotel's customer services. The same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010
Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society?Use your own knowledge and experience and support your
The free movement of goods across national borders has long been a controversial issue.Some people argue that if it is necessary for economic growth,while authors claim that it damages local industries.Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think universities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you are leaving your job and would like to invite your friend as your replacement. Write a litter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
describe the job
explain the reason you leave
tell him/her why you recommend the job to them.
•Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern world, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer dome possible solutions to it.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-request advise about a gift for his/her family
-ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
-find out about the food
As global trade increase many goods including those we use on daily basis are produced in other countries and have to transported long distance. Do benefits of this trend outweigh disadvantages?
You recently completed a course and you borrowed a book from your teacher, which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a lefter to your teacher and say What book was it How helpful was the book Explain why you couldn't return it in time.
Some people think the use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do agree or disagree?
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
* explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
* what you want the new uniform to be like
* and give some suggestions to handle the situation
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artist should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The internet has a bigger impact on people's lives because it is more popular than television. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 220 words.
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as facebook)have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society?To what extent do you agree? In the current world, The usage of technology is constantly on the rise.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to stay at a friend’s house for a short time as you are visiting his/her city and
don’t want to stay in a hotel. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Request to stay at your friend’s house
• Explain why you would like to stay
• offer your friend some kind of remuneration for letting you stay.
Write at least 150 words.
In many countries, the government invests a significant amount of money in the arts, including music. Some people argue that this funding should be redirected to other areas such as education and healthcare. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The use of electronic has a negative effect on personal relationships between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to visit another city and your friend knows some people who live there and
has suggested you contact them.
Write to these people. In your letter
• enquire about good restaurants suitable for a budget traveller
• enquire about places of interest to visit during your trip
• suggest that you meet during your stay
Poor students or students who come from rural areas often find it is difficult to get access to the university education, so some people think universities should make it easier for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou recently ordered an electronic item online, but when it arrived, it was damaged.
Write a letter to the online store. In your letter:
Describe the item you ordered
Explain the damage that occurred
Say what you would like the company to do
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that lt ls better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and gve your own opinion.
In recent years, air pollution has become a noticeable issue in many cities worldwide. This rise in pollution levels is often linked to the increasing number of vehicles on the roads, among other factors. Discuss the causes of urban air pollution and suggest possible solutions.
People today move to new cities or new countries more than ever before. What challenges do they experience? What strategies are there to meet these challenges? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion?
Some people think that success in life comes from hard working and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like.Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future，such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some scientists believe that in the future computer will be more intellectual than human being. While some see this as a positive development of other worry about negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There has been an increase in the number of children and youngsters committing crime. What are the reasons for this? What are the solutions.
People tend to work longer hours nowadays. Working long hours has a negative effect on themselves, their family and the society so working long hours should be restricted. Do you agree or disagree.
News editor decide what to to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. 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?