In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some countries have recently passed laws limiting the daily working hours of employees. Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact.
Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him.
Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:
explain what you know about your friend's company
choose whether you accept or decline the offer
give reasons for your choice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Write a letter to tour operator regarding walking tour in mountain
These days, modern children prefer to take health supplements rather than natural diets such as vegetables, milk etc. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why it bothers you
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The product you ordered through online shopping has been delivered but has some problems. You are writing a letter
to the seller to complain. In your letter
• Describe the details of the problem
• What do you want the seller to do
• What will you do if they do nothing
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
More and more schools allow fast food restaurant to sell their products to their students.Is it a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such a ban is justified. Do you agree or disagree? (chris)
These days, young people know less about their culture and traditions. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development? (Type 4b – expository and Opinion essay)
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negetive impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Topic: many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products.
What is the effect of this on individuals and society?
Is ths a negative or positive development?
Many universities and colleges worldwide offer business studies. One major criticism of these is that they are too academic and not hands-on enough. In your opinion, what needs to be added to the curriculum to make the programs more practical?
Some people believe that children under age 10 should be given their own interest subject, while others believe that should be given regular subjects. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays a growing number of people with heath problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The pie charts below illustrate degrees granted in different sectors at the National University in the 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
• What topics would you like them to cover?
• Why would it be interesting for students?
• Ask questions about the arrangement
The maps below show the present building of a college and plan for changes to the college site in future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Some people believe that studying for a university degree is better for an individual’s career than gaining work experience immediately after high school. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. – statement/situation.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself,
•say why you are interested in this sports club
•ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The cahrt below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
Many people today buy ready-made food rather than spending time cooking. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this development outwiegh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both these views ang give your own opinion.
Many people spend money and not save it. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Write an essay about 350 words regarding the topic: The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
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
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give your opinion of your friend's business idea Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept the offer Explain your reasons for this decision You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lives. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past when students did a university degree, they tennded to study their own country. Nowdays , they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a ‘gap year’, before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• explain why you will be away
• ask your friend to take care of your apartment
• describe the tasks you want your friend to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
More and more people want to buy brands with cloths ,cars and other items.What are the reasons? Do you think it is a pisitive or negative development?
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are main energy sources in many countries. The use of renewable energy like wind and solar power is being encouraged. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
-some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important that life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. why is it the case? is it a positive or negative development?
E-mail has had a huge impact on professional and social communication,but this impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the disadvantages of usinge-mail outweigh the advantages
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Why might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The diagram below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the college site in the future.
Computers and A.I technology are increasingly being used for onlind education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people support modern developemts in agriculture such as factory farming to grow new types of food and vegetables. Discuss both view and give your opinoin.
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and the holiday
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
The pie charts provide information about the destinations and employement of Uk first degree holders.
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this the case? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?