You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
Nowadays, shopping online is becoming popular because of it’s benefits. For example, the consumers can buy books, air tickets or anything they need on the Internet. There are many advantages of this phenomenon. Beside, the drawbacks of shopping online are also a problem. In my opinion, the benefit of buying things on the internet outweigh the disadvantages.
In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s cities, countryside and oceans. What problems does this cause? What measures could be taken to solve them?
Today,there is less communication between family members than in the past,what has caused this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
*Living in a country* where you have to *speak a foreign language* can cause *serious social problems*, as well as practical problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debt they cannot pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
I some countries a large number of graduates are unemployed. What do you think is the cause of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve the problem
Your next door neighbor likes to listen music late at night because of the loud music you often loose you sleep. Write a letter to the building manager.
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?
Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
“Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?”
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centures that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than ther are now. What problems will you cause? What can be done to solve these problems?
Some people think having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. While other people think too many TV channels only lead to a lot of poor-quality TV programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries very few young prople are willing to do unpaid community service (for example working for a charity , improving thr neighbourhood , or teaching sports to younger children ). What problem might this cause? What do you think is the best way to solve this problems?
Some people believe that if people are allowed to work after60, it would cause problems for younger generation people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that in coming years, readers will not spend on printed material and will incline towards reading from online resources due to its free access. I agree with notion to large extent because of several reasons which are discussed in subsequent paragraphs.
Globalisation has had a profound impact on various aspects of our lives, including the economy, culture, and environment. Some people believe that it has brought numerous benefits, while others argue that it has caused more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The world of work is changing rapidly and people canot rely on one job or same working cindition of life ? What are the cause of it
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– Describe the problems it has caused.
– Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.
– Suggest a solution.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why algicultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the wolrd during the 1990s.
Doctors are concerned that older adults are not getting enough exercise. What are the causes of this? What can be done to prevent it?Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In recent time cyberspace has linked a significant number of people jointly while others opine that it is rather causing separation between families. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Society would benefit from a ban on all kinds of advertising because it serves no useful purposes and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is necessesary to travel abroad to learn about other countries but others think that it is not necessesary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on Tv and the internet. Discussion both views and give your own opinion.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problemsSugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar.Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadaya both men and women spend a lot of money on beauty care. this was not so in past. what may be the root cause of this behaviour? discuss the reasons and possible results.
In many countries, truancy* is a serious problem for both parents and teachers. •What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. -What problems does this cause? -What are the possible solutions?
In many countries people are having health problems because they choose to live a unhealthy life. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Air pollution is currently a big issue in most industrialized cities causing respiratory problems and changes in weather patterns. -What do you think are the causes of this? -What measure can be taken to reduce air pollution?
In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the future, nobody will buy printers newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything, they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, school should not force them to learn foreign languages. To what extend to you agree and disagree?
Some people think that competitive sports such as soccer can help to reach cultural interaction among people of different age groups and nationalities, but others think that it would cause problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowdays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views.
In some countries even though the rate of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the cause of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Your friend is celebrating her birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•thank him/her for the invitation
•explain why you cannot come
•propose to meet another day
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to cosume less sugar. do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that alcohol causes many problems and there have been frequent calls for the government to ban it. To what extent do you agree?
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
Many people seem to lead very busy lives, and have much less free time than they would like. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What measures could be taken to improve it?
In the future, nobody will buy printed books or newspapers because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying? To what extent, do you agree or disagree with this statement? (KLL)
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is immense pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Nowadays both men and women spend a lot of money on beauty care. This was not so in the past. What may be the root cause of this behavior? Discuss the reasons and possible results.
Some people suggest that schools should pay more attention to academic subjects for children because these subjects are useful for their future career. They think that subjects like music and sport are not useful and should be reduced. What is your opinion?
hese days internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others argue that it is important to study at university. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future people will not need to have schools, galleries, museums or libraries because everything from education to culture and entertainment will be available online. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays a large amount of advertising aimed at children should be banned be¬cause of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many cities around the world are facing air pollution problems. Topic:What are the causes of the issue, and how can it be solved?