Many efforts has been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. .What are the possible reasons for environment degradation? are there any solution to combat ? Support your answer with specific reason and examples.
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to the world environment protection,while some people think more benefits has been brought to international businesses.discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some opine that individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. They think that we must return to older and more traditional values such as respect for the elderly people and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your organized flight has been canceled. Write a letter to the airline company. You should 1) complain about the situation, 2) request what you need from them to make a travel insurance claim, 3) suggest what they should do in future situations. You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...........,
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week) Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the honey bee. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Online courses have been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other students see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year.
Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of
noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
*Explain the situation
*Describe why it bothers you
*Suggest a solution
A builder has recently completed some renovations at your house, but you are not happy with his work.write a letter to him.In your letter,
Tell him what work has not been done properly
Tell him what you want him to do
Suggest some times when you will be available at home
In many countries, an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on TV and computer and video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The free movement of goods across national borders has long been a controversial issue. Some people argue that it is necessary for economic growth, while other claim that it damages local industry. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Literacy has traditionally been viewed as largely a third world problem. Discuss possible causes for this and its effect on society.
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up at 6:00 a.m. for work. Write an email to your local government and do the following things: • Tell them where you live. • Explain what the problem is. • Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
You have been asked to write a letter of invitation to Professor W. Chan Kim asking him to give a talk on National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS). You should provide the following details in your letter:
Societies led by males have always been prone to violence and conflicts. Thus, some believe that peace would prevail if we were governed by females leaders? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It has been argued that gift giving should not be encouraged, because money is often wasted on things that people do not like or want. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
AN E-MAIL HAS HAD A HUGE IMPACT ON PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATION, BUT THIS IMPACT HAS BEEN NGEGATIVE AND POSITIVE. DO THE DISADVANTAGES OF USING E-MAIL OUTWEIGH THE ADVANTAGES?
You and classmates have been trying to find a book for a while and the book is out of stock.
Write a letter to the publisher. Write a letter and in your letter.
'Say why you need the book;
'Mention what the problem is;
'And as the publisher to respublish the book or provide you with copies of the book.
Many people feel that urban environments are more unhealthy than they have ever been. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What measures can be effective in tackling this problem?
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy with property but landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr. Matthews. In your letter:
Indicate your intention to stay
give information about maintenance issues
explain what you would like the landlord to do now
Topic: It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the University where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a email to your friend. In your email *describe where you lived when you wear a student at the university *recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation *warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
It has been believed that advertisement make people buy products which actually they do not require.Do you agree or disagree?
WRITING The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Grams per person per week Fish and meat consumption 300 250 200 50 150 大家 Chicken .com Beef 100 Lamb 50 Fish 0 1979 1984 1989 1994 1999 2004
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group does
explain why the group is good for the community
suggest alternative days and times for practice
You should write at least 150 words.
Recently there has been an increase in the number of families where both the husband and wife work. However, women should work less than men in order to take care of their children and do housework. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 15 minutes on this task.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a problem in developing countries. However, it is becoming apparent that in some developed countries, the illiteracy rate is on the rise. Discuss possible causes for increasing illiteracy rates in developed countries. What effect it may have on society in such countries?
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss bot views and give your opinion.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this. Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
*Explain the problem
*Suggest a solution
*Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Some experts claim that most of the outstanding innovations and have been made by people with a high level of so-called ‘innate intelligence’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on this theory in order to succeed in life for an ordinary people?
It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue
your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in transport, telecommunications and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
There has been an increase in the number of children and youngsters committing crime. What are the reasons for this? What are the solutions.
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of people from cities buying second homes in the countryside. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, there has been an increase in bad behaviour, poor discipline and anti-social behaviour in schools. Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools, parents and others are necessary to stop this trend. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?
You have been offered a place at a university and wish to find suitable accommodation. Write a letter to the accommodation officer including the following information:
•the type of accommodation you wish to find
•some details about yourself
•any special requirements you may have and any other relevant information.
You are a teacher at a secondary school (high school). You have been asked to arrange a visit to a local museum or tourist attraction for some of your students. Write a letter to the manager of the museum or tourist attraction.
In your letter you should:
say who you are and which school you teach at
say why the school would like the students to visit the museum/attraction
ask about educational facilities or information that the museum/attraction can provide.
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could be taken to respond to this problem?
Scientists have been warning for many years about protecting the environment and that people must limit the use of energy in their daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do so. What are the reasons for this and how can people be encouraged to protect the environment?
Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism. Some people think that tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Bee populations are in a constant decline in many countries. What is the main cause of this? What is a suitable solution?
Health care has always been a challenge to most governments. Some people think that governments should collect fat tax because fattening food increases the risk of diseases. Others, however, believe that people should be free to choose their own diet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. HelShe would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email • describe where you lived when you were a student at the university • recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation • wam him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why? Ue specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The table below gives information about the amount of beef exported in five different countries in 2012, 2014 and 2016. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.