The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, parents give their children more freedom than parents did in the past. Is this a positive or negative development?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
explain where you live
describe the problem
give reasons why you do not want this development
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their product. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development of children ?
:In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the schools promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
Many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe grandparents can take care of their children, while others think t=childcare centres are better. discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people think that children should not watch television because it has negative effects, while others believe that televison helps children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some children spend hourse every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negetive development?
The government should impose a fee on drivers who use their vehicle during rush hour to help cut down on air pollution from exhaust fumes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
. Your local council is closing the children’s playground in your locality as not many children
visit the park. Write a letter to the council requesting not to close it
Question:
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online. In your letter:
Describe the item you bought
Outline what the problem is
Explain why you want a refund
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsorty part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
– say what the problem is
– describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
– ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countrieschildren are engaged insome kind of paid work.Some people regard this as completely wrong ,while others consider it as valueable work experience and taking important for learning and taking resbonsibility
Discuss bothviews amd give your opinion
Some people think that parents should punish their children when they misbehave. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Cars have become a convenient and economical form of transport and as a result, the use of cars has increased dramatically during the last century. Discuss the problems this increase has created, and offer some practical solutions.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter,
•say how you feel about his performance
•give details of your musical activities
•explain how you would like him to help with your musical activities
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear........................,
Due to so many young people dropping out from school, the rate of unemployment is increasing, and it affects our society in different ways. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce this?
ome people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that educating children altogether will benefit them. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and given speacial courses. Discuss those views.
Athough some people feel children should be made to leave their parents at a certain age, others believe they do not need to. Discuss both views and give your opinion. give ideas
The amount of time is spent on sports and exercise should be increased The amount of time is spent on sports and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children. Do you think this is the best way to deal with this problem? What other solutions can you suggest?
Some people say that children should go to school as young as possible, while others believe that children should not start primary school until they are six or seven-years-old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the stages in the recycling of aluminium drinks cans.
Some people say that children should start learning a foreign languathge when they are 7 years old, but other believe that they should start when they are 18 years old. discuss both views and write your own opinion.
Nowadays, people get married and have children after age of 30. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples based on your experiences.
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it can have negative effects on the children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagrpee with these opinions?
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons why you missed the party;
• Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people think that computer and internet are important in children study but other think students can learn effectively in schools and with teachers. discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good mebers of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your friend has asked for your help to find a music teacher for their child. You know someone who can teach their child music.
Write an email to your friend. In your email,
explain why he/she is suitable
explain his/her background related to music and teaching music
explain how they can get in touch
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
A family has a great influence on children's development, but the outside of home plays a bigger role in it. Do you agree or disagree?
Parents should encourage children to spend less time on studying and more time on doing physical activities. Do you agree or disagree？
Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time on e-learning. However, television or computers cannot replace the book as learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extend to you agree with this statement.
Is it good for families is parents need to travel a lot in their job or if they need to move to other cities?Is moving to a new location positive for children.Discuss your opinion and support it with specific reasons and examples.
it is important to give children the opportunity to make decisions from an early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be =driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles ouitweigh the disadvantages?
There is a suggestion that all young adults should be required to participate in unpaid work to assistpeople in the community. Do the drawbacks of this requirement outweigh the benefits to both the community and theindividual young adults? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments in 2005, 2010 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons.
The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good membes of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
• Explain how you were helped
• State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish you complain to the supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
-Say who you are
-Give details about the accident
-Suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Write at least 150 words.
You do Not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Environmental problems are too big for individuals countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. What is your opinion?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter,
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. This has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Umar