In many countries today insufficient respect is shown to o/der people. What do you think may be the reasons for thís? What problems might this cause in society?
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvatages?
You were invited by a friend to go on a holiday together, but you couldn't attend.Write a letter:
•apologize for not being able to join them on the holiday
•explain the reason why you couldn't attend
•suggest another time or activity to meet and spend time together
Many people today believe that there should be fixed punishments for specific crimes. However, others are of the opinion that this approach is inappropriate. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport constuction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for himlher.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
• say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
• explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your child is going on a trip to another country for 3 days. School is looking for some parents who can join the trip and you decided to apply for the same. You are interested in going with trip. Write a letter to the head of the school and include:
– Why you want to join the team
– What you can do to assist
– Queries related to the trip.
Some people think that occasion like Valentine's day is purely commercial occasion. Others say these occasions are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to a friend inviting them to go on vacation with you. Include Why you want to go on holiday Where you want to go Why you want them to come with you
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You have organised to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
tell them how much you are looking forward to the holiday
explain why you must change your plans
suggest alternative arrangements
Some countries today have passed laws against smoking tobacco in public such as offices and restaurants. Do you agree or disagree with it?
Some people are of the opinion that there should be a car-free day once every month, on which no private vehicles are allowed on the road. Discuss the advantages and possible disadvantages
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
explain why you won't be able to attend the party swans toy tol ands
give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
We live today in an electronic age. It is easier to be connected by tecnology yet many people seem no closer to felling happy in their lives. Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from you own knowled or experience.
Mrs Barreet, an English-Speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day up to next summer Write a letter to Mrs Barreet. In your letter 1. Suggest how you could help her in her home 2. Say why you would like to do this work 3. Explain when you will and will not be available
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist’s claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
In your school, one of your friends has been feeling down and demotivated. You take it
as your responsibility to cheer him/her up and do this via a Birthday party invitation.
Write to your classmates and talk about organizing the party. Please include
• the reason behind the party
• the location of the party
• discuss any other arrangements
You should write between 150-200 words.
You are going on holiday next week and you
need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• state how long you will be away
• tell them what needs to be done
• state how you will compensate them
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? (17/1/21; 14GT-2; 5)
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?(Anelya1)
Advances in science and technology and other ares of the society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. Do you agree or disagree?
Today more people are opting for cosmetic surgeries, hair colouring and other cosmetics. Why is this the case? Do you think this development is positive or negative?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters ( such as food, clothes and entertainment ) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes, other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that effect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion:
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house . they have just sent you some holiday photos .
write a letter to your friends . In your letter :
thank them for the holiday and photos
Explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay
An english speaking friends son wrote to you that his/her son would travel to country for a short holiday before starting his university. write a letter to the friend to
Invite the friend’s son to visit.
Suggest interesting things he can do in the country.
Describe the weather in the country.
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A freiend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. th your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
The graph below shows the average number of UK commuters travelling each day by car, bus or train between 1970 and 2030.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
“Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and employers do to reduce the problem?” Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In the future more people will travel to their own country for their holiday instead of going abroad. Do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as Sahara desert or Antarctica. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantage of going there.
You have just come back from a holiday overseas. When you arrived back, you discovered that the airline had lost your suitcase.
Write to the Customer Relations department of the airline. In the letter,
explain the situation
describe the suitcase and its contents
say what you want the airline to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better technology. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5.Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year. It can make them perform better in their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In this day and age, novel technology is adopted in educating large numbers of students rather than merely lecturing. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this trend.
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industry?
An Australian friend is coming to visit you and it will be his/her birthday during the vist write a letter to your friend
Say how you feel about the visit
Suggest what you could do on his/her birthday
Ask what your friend thinks of this idea
On vehicle-free days, private cars, truck and motorcycle are banned in the city center, while public transport is permitted such as bicycles, buses and taxis. Do the benefit of vehicle - free day outweigh the disadvantages?
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
mention the food and service
explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
suggest any improvements to make things better
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many parents today employ private tutor for their children after school hours. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
“In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?” Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Art is considered to be essential to all cultures throughout the world. However, today fewer and fewer appreciate art and turn their attention to science, technology and business. Why do you think this is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
Say why you would like to go on the trip
Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people who are 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
More and more people are stressed today than ever before. What are the causes of this stress? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
• Where and when you lost your bag
• What your bag looks like
What its contents were