Nowadays, an increasing number of people like to move away from their friends and families. Does the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people are moving away from agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work.What will be the reasons of this.What solutions can you offer.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
We have entered a throw-away society and fill the environment with rubbish. What are the causes and what are your solutions?
Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it also takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.
Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many parts of the world, people now often throw things away when they are broken and buy new ones, whereas in the past broken things were repaired and used again. Why do you think this is the case? What problems may it lead to?
In many countries people have to go away from their family and friends to find the work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Nowadays many of us prefer o throw damaged things away whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Why has this change happened? What are the effect of this change?
Many university students live in a family but other live away from their home because of long distance between their house and university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this issue ?
Many universities students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter – say where you are going – describe your house – explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house
Some people believe that students at university should live far away from home while others argue living at home with their parents sounds better. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
You are planning a two-week vacation, and you need someone to take care of your house while you are away.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
• tell your neighbor that you are going away
• ask your neighbor to take care of your house for you
• explain what tasks you would like your neighbor to do
We are wired at all times. Smart phones have changed the way we communicate with people in the world. More than its advantages, it is seen as a distraction. How badly is your society influenced and what solutions are there to stay away from this device? Discuss.
Some people think that consumerism can boost the economy and create business and jobs. Others consider that society becomes a ‘throw-away society’ producing unnecessary waste. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Practice 1: These days, the wealthy in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?Give reasons for your answer and
People are living in a ‘throwaway society,’ using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think that one of the developments outweigh the disadvantage?
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that we have become a ‘disposable’ society, throwing things away rather than repairing them and reusing them. Why do you think that is? What are some of the possible problems this can cause?
Most people enjoy holidays and travel and tourism is a billion-dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Many city centers these days have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of a city, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going away from home for one week and you need to ask your neighbor to look after you house.
Write a letter describe:
•Why you want to go away
• What you want your neighbor to look after
• If there are any problems, then give instructions
eople are living in a “throwaway society”, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
n some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the dis advantages
In many countries, many people throw a lot of food from restaurants and shops, why do you think people waste in this way? what can be done to reduce the away of food thrown away?
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend, In your letter Say where are you going describe how to look after your pet. Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house.
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, people are spending more time away form their homes, because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to new laptop at a good price. Yu worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter.
*Tell the store where you live & what happen
*Explain the problem with the laptop
*State what action you would like the store to take
In some countries, university students study near their home and live with their family, while in others students have to study in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
When it comes to workplaces, we normally think we have to go there to work. A lot of us commute to work every day. However, there are some people who work remotely at their homes or away from their offices. What do you think is the reason why some companies permit their employees to work this way?
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
You borrowed some books frome your school or college library. Unfortunatly you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
write a letter to the library. Explain what happend and tell them what you want to do about it . You should write at least 150 words.
These days, people in some countries are living in a throw-away society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are the causes and what are the problems?
Your rental accommodation was recently damaged due to bad weather. Write a letter to the landlord and say • Explain what caused the damage • Why do you need them to fix the problem right away • What needs to be done to fix it
in some counties university students live at flat with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend to the university in other city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people say that human society has developed into a throw-away society, which is filled with plastic bags and rubbish. What are the causes and solutions?
You work for an international company and need to take
some time off work to celebrate a family event.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● give details of the family event and why it is important you
attend
● say how much time you will need away from the office
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Traditionally, elderly people have lived with and been cared for by younger family members. In modern society, more and more elderly people are living in special homes for the elderly. Why do you think families choose to have their elderly relatives live in special homes away from family? What do you think is the best way for modern families to care for their elderly relatives?
You are going away from home for one week and you need to ask your neighbor to look after you house.
Write a letter describe:
• Why you want to go away
• What you want your neighbor to look after
• If there are any problems, then give instructions
Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations.
You are going to travel abroad for two months and while you are away a friend would like to live in your apartment. Write to the owner of the apartment explaining the situation. In your letter: explain that you are going to travel abroad, describe your friend and say why he/she would be a good tenant, ask whether the owner will agree to this.
More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate in order to look for work. What will be consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
In many countries, people are moving away from rural areas and towards urban areas. Why do you think that is? What problems can this cause?
Write a letter to your manager because you want to spend six months at the head office of your company in another country.
in the letter
explain why you want to do this
say hor your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
Food companies shoul not be allowed to give away free toys with their food. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average “holiday” is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree