A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or two pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team. Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts. And say how you think the company should spend the money.
In most countries, with the widespread of the use of Internet, people have more freedom to choose to work at home instead of travelling to work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Academic: The graph below shows the average consumption of cheese per person in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland between 1980 and 2020.
Some educationalists think that a programme of international exchange visits is beneficial to all teenage school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your boss apologising for the recent meeting you missed at work.
1. Apologise for missing the meeting
2. Explain what happened
3. Say what you will do to compensate
Students should always question what they are taught instead of accepting it passively. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believed the problem could be solved by reassigning Parkland for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International sports events could contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world.Do you agree or disagree?Support your opinion with relevant examples.
Some people believe that it is best to do same type of work throughout your lives. Others feel that it is beneficial to change jobs often. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that car free days are affective ways to reduce air population. However, others argue that there are other ways that are more effective. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion .
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbear island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Number of tourists visiting a Caribbean island (2010-2017) 4 3.5 3 Millions of visitors 2.5 2 1.5 ٥٠٠.١٠٠ 0.5 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 • Visitors staying on cruise ships - * - Visitors staying on island -O- Total
You recently went to visit a friend in their new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• tell your friend what you liked about his/her new house
• say what you did or enjoyed most about your stay with your friend
• suggest when and where you could meet your friend next
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1900s. Summarise the informaion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Government should not give international aid since they have disadvantages people like unemployed and homeless in their own country. Do what you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it will encourage higher levels of violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countires, many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universitiy studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the new employee has caused
Explain how other employees about the new employee’s conduct
Say how you expect the HR manager to address the situation.
Currency notes have been replaced by plastic money and now its all about electronic money . Discuss advantages and disadvantage.
Many shopping malls have been built in different countries all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for the local people?
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of arts like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?
More young people in the workforce change their jobs or careers every few years. What are the reasons for this? Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Some people believe that universities should focus on preparing students for specific careers, while others think they should provide general education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in england and Wales betwen 1851 and 1901.
In many countries, traditional customs are being lost Why would this happen? What do you think school and parent should do to keep these custom alive?
Many people think modern communication technocommunicationlogy is having some negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree ?
Fast food is becoming a part of life everywhere, negatively affecting ourlife styles and diets. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agreee?
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government's expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People who buy friendly vehicles like electric cars should receive a subsidy on tax. This will discourage people from buying polluting cars and thus lower emissions. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some believe that what is learnt at school is not useful at life and the most important lessons are learnt out of school. Do you agree or disagree?
According to certain studies, despite unprecedented growth in the international trade, poor nations have not been able to get the benefits of globalisation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household task equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. nu
These days, many people are interested in watching sports on TV. Some people think it has a lot of drawbacks. To what exten do you agree or disagree?
The best way to measure someone's success is to look at how much money that person has. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
Do good results at school or college guarantee success in life? Discuss the advantages that a good education can have on your future. Do you believe that studying hard will bring a better life? jj2
Sone people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Describe the job/ career you have or hope to have. You should say: what the job is what it involves why you chose it and explain why you are interested in this job.
Some people asser that it is good for college students to have part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer. extent do you agree or disgree?
You will take a short holiday in London next month and would like to spend some time with a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Tell him when you will be in London and why
• Ask him for recommendations of what to do there
• Suggest some things you can do together
You should write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
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:
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face to face what are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons and specific examples to support your answers.
You need a recommendation letter from your former university teacher. Write a letter to your teacher: • Give him the reasons for asking for the recommendation letter. • Give him/her details about your personal and academic background that can be added to your letter. • Tell him/ her about your future plans
Some say it is the responsibility of teachers to educate behavior to children. To what extent, do you agree with this?