The growing number of overweight people is putting a burden on the healthcare system in an efforts to deal with the issues involved. Some people think that the best way to solve this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
A friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Offer to find somewhere to stay
•Advise about what to do
•Give information about what clothes to bring
if we want to safe the future of the planet, e will have to drastically change our way of life. What is your opinion.
Some people say that the government should stop TV and Newspaper from showing crimes because media coverage of violent crimes is frightening people and encouraging criminals. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
More and more people these days work harder and longer hours and have no time for family life and friends. What are the causes in your opinion for this? How is it affecting family life and the society as a whole?
SNowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attending regular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution prob- lems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement? What other measures do you think might be effective?
People today are not as fit as they were in the past. What are the causes of this? What can governments do to deal with this issue?
Some People say that art (e.g painting, music, poetry) can be made by everyone whereas others believe that can be only made by those with the special abilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers who make a greater contribution to society should be paid more than sports athletes and entertainment stars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others aComputers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Nowadays,many business and training programmes are happening online and not in real offices .do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience gained in the workplace. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? This is another topic
Some say parents should control children's behaviour but some say they should not be controlled.
Write both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in public transportation systems, while others think funds should be spent on improving roads and highways. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive. Write a letter to the post manager. In your letter.
Give details of the situation
Describe the documents
Say what action you want the post office to take
Some pro say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
**Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because university eduation benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some poeple say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the advantage and disadvantage of tourist who visits such places?
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
•Describe the item you bought and why you need it
•explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree! Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or expenence.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend some mone
Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphone and computers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions.
In the past, knowledge was stored in books. Today, people stored knowledge on the internet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
It is observed that people these day spend large sum of money on clothes, hair care and other beauty products. some people see it as a necessary expenditure whereas others see it as a wastage of money. Do you agree or disagree?
recently some people can work fromhome using modern technology. some say this only benefits the workers, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. in your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd fies
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You recently attented a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home you found you had left some vital papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager or the hotel.
-Explain the problem.
-Say why the documents are vital .
- Suggest a solution.
ou had a birthday party and you were playing loud music. Your neighbor complained. Write a letter of apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it won't happen again.
The charts show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart showed the percentage of school children learning to play four different musical instruments (violin, guitar, piano, drums) in 3 years 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some countries pay high salaries to its employees. It is argued that countries must not do it and impose limits on salaries. Do you agree or disagree ?
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people says trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while other says housing facilities should be buld instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems.Some people think that a simpler way of lift will protect environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You live near a recreation ground. A local school often brings pupils to the recreation ground to do sports, such as football and cricket, but recently this has caused some problems.
Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter:
explain why you enjoy living by the recreation ground
describe the recent problems at the recreation ground
say what you think the school should do
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think is the reason behind this? What are the effects on individuals and people around them?
A lot of high schools nowadays offer their student’s career orientation by either giving certain universities chances for introduction and advertising or organizing field trips to a few universities. Some think students can benefit from these activities. Others reckon they are pseudo-effective. Which idea do you support? In about 350 words, write an essay on your ideas. Use examples and relevant ideas to support your opinion.
You are interested in attending a short course at a college in an English speaking country.
Write a letter to the college administration. In the letter:
•mention what course you would like to attend
•give details about your educational background and work experience
•say why you choose this college
Some believe hosting major international sporting events will bring benefits to the country.Other believe it might bring disadvantages. Discuss both these views and give ur opinion. Let us attempt this today
Nowadays young people prefer going to shopping centres rather than spending their time in organised activities such as sport or music. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other method. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The plan below show a public park when it is first opened in 1920 and same park today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that studying History is very important. Others say that it is irrelevant and has many limitations and should not be studied at all. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The impact that the growing demand for more flights has had on the environment is a major concern for many countries. Some people believe that one way to limit the number of people travelling by air is to increase tax on flights. To what extent do you think this could solve problem?