Some people spend a lotf money on hosting birthday paries, family functions and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
nowaday , people normally stretch their works hours and get stressed than before . what are the reasons for this ? what can employers do to make people's life easier ?
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience. and spend 40 minutes on this task
Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Thus, there is no longer any need to print newspapers, books or magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
According to an international travel magazine, many tourists today fly straight to their holiday resort and almost never leave it. Unlike tourist in the 1960s and 70s, they return home with no experience of the local culture. Why do you think this happen? How was tourism different in the past?
many people like to go on holiday abroad,while others believe it is better to visit places within their own country. discuss both views and give your opinion
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the anything lost write a letter to the manager of you insurance company in your letter.
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.
The internet and technology, like mobile phones and laptops, are connecting us to each other every hour of the day via networking sites and applications. Do you think it’s an advantage or disadvantage?
The world today is a safer place and governments should stop spending large amounts of money on their armed forces. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. What is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative developmnet?
some people believe that children should be allowed to make their own choices on everyday matters such food or clothes. other people believe that children ahould not learn to make decisions since they are young. discuss both views and give your opinions
oday we can see excessive consumption of natural resources such as air, fresh water, oil, and so on. The usage is increasing at a very dangerous pace and is already reaching critical levels. What are the reasons contributing to this? What should be done to minimize the effects?
Today many people choose to eat their meals at fast food restaurants. Give the advantages and disadvantages of eating at fast food restaurants.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
•Your reason for writing
•What you would like to happen
•A nice, respectful style.
You have completed the test! Below is the time you have spent on the activity. Time spent After you finish, use the checklist to evaluate your writing task. Then, compare your task with the sample answer. The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today many things are done by machines. Machines have replaced the way things were done in the past, at home and by hand. Give the advantages and disadvantages of this idea.
Inviting a friend
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday fort he first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your. In 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
Write at least 150 words.
In many countries, today insufficient respect is shown to older people. What do you think may be the reasons? What problems might this cause in society??
The media has become too influential in people’s lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and 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.
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
apologise for missing the birthday celebration
explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who ate five portion of fruits and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
Many students today leave their country to go abroad and study in another country. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing this.
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. barrettes
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
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice.
Write a letter
to your friend. In 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
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?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices oneveryday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in asociety of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other peoplebelieve that it is important for children to make decisions about matters thataff ect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You hired a car from a company and while you are driving on holiday you
had a small accident.
You will have to write to the company to explain it.
You are getting married. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend to invite him/her to the wedding.
•In your letter describe who you are going to marry,
•tell what will happen on the wedding day (the schedule), explain why it’s important him/her be at the wedding.
Some people believe that in present times, women do get as much equality at work as men, while others believe that even today women have to fight their way to succeed at work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The ability to read and write is more important today than in the past. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
You are going to holiday abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in your home while you are away. Explain where you hide the keys. describe what your friend needs to do in your absence. say when you are coming back
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the costs of anything lost.
write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter :
describe the item you lost
explain how you lost it
tell the insurance company what woul you like them to do.
Today the population in cities is increasing and people are living in smaller houses without outdoors. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Today more countries import food from different parts of the world .Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.Provide specific reasons and examples to support your amswer.
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•tell your friend about your planned party
•ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
•ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Most people today prefer to socialize online ratherthan spending time with their friends in local community. Do advantages outweigh it's disadvantages.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. he/she has askedfor your advice.
write a letter to your friend. In 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.
Men and women can never share the same responsibilities at home and in everyday life. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shaps in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people today want to buy goods, such as clothes and smartphones, with well-known brand names. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
Today more and more tourists are visiting place where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
People today are spending more and more time at the office and less time at home. What are the reasons for this trend? What can be done to increase free time?
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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
apologize for missing the birthday celebration;
explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend;
and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry.
You recently bought some food at a supermarket, but, when you got home, you found that the food was in bad condition.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter,
explain what happened to you
Give details of the day and time of the purchase
ask the manager what he/she intends to do about your experience.