Some people say that reducing the maximum speed limit is the best possible solution to road safety, while others believe that it is not an effective solution, and there are many other factors which can contribute to road safety. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week,the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
•Tell the store where you live & what happened
•Explain the problem with the laptop
•State what actions you would like the store to take
The table shows the change in the number of cinemas in different regions in European countries between 2004 and 2009.
In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule?
Some people think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or a health club, while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
A builder has recently completed some renovation at your house, but you are not satisfied with his work. Write a letter to him. In your letter: Tell him what work has not been completed properly Tell him what you want him to do Suggest some time when you will be available at home
Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however, only a few achieve it. What are the problems in doing this and what solutions can you suggest?
Now, many scientific institutions conduct research on animals. Some people regard it as cruel and unnecessary, while others believe it is justified in the interest of human welfare. Discuss the two views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•Give contact details for when you are away
•Give instructions about how to care for your pet
•Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
The food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think it would be better to our environment and economy if people only ate locally produced food. To what extent does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that goverments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
you have been offered a job overseas that you applied for. Write a letter to your friend who is already knows about that job as well.
.Tell what kind of job it is
.explain why you applied for this job
.ask your friend about the country
Topic: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
children nowadays spend great deal of time watching television.However television cannot replace as learning tool which is why children are less educated today.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you think that people from certain ethnic backgrounds should be given greater access to education?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people today decide to leave their small villages and life in the countryside and move to the big city. Give reasons for this and give the possible problems this can cause.
some people think producing ethanol oil has many difficult steps. do you agree with this statement? summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving livig standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, university students live far away from home and in another city or country while studying. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
In your letter, say
which point in the article do you agree with?
explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
It is sometimes said that people who think only about themselves are happier because they get what they want. Others say that selfish people have no friends and are usually lonely. Why do you think some people act selfishly? Is it good to be selfish?
You were hurt in a minor accident in a supermarket and you wish to make a complaint.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
give details about who you are
give details about the accident
suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own chocies 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 affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
n some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
In many cities and urban areas around the world, crime is increasing. What is the cause of this? How can governments help to prevent the crimes?
Your office building dosen't have parking available.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
- Explain the problem
- Sugget a soultion
- Say why parking will benefit all employees
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopement next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual ' jncome in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people support the development of agriculture like factory farming and scientific creation of fruits and vegetables while others oppose.discribe ur opinion.
You have recently moved into new home. You are planning for a party. However, you are worried about the noise which may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
- Introduce yourself
- invite your neighbour
- describe the planning of the party and express your concern
Nowadays, many people spend less and less time at home. What are the *causes* of this? What are the effects of this on individuals and on the society?
Some people think that men and women have good expertise only in particular fields. This means men are better at doing certain jobs and women are better at doing some other jobs. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that’s why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport.
You have applied for a job recently and have got a letter that your candidacy has been confirmed. You are expected to start on April 17, but you will not be available on that date.
Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter:
explain your situation
expressing your concern
suggest a solution
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or Madam,
Nowadays people work too hard. What is the reason for this? What should employers do to prevent employees from overworking?
Some people think that there should be a law to ban young people under 18 to go out after the midnight, others think it should not be. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss bot these views and give your own opinion.
Successful sport professionals can earn a great deal more than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write email to your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your emaily -recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn -explain how your friend could learn this sport -suggest that you both learn this sport together
One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic confession. What do you think the causes are ? What solution can you suggest?
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this is happening?
Even though Globalization affects the world’s economics in a very positive way, its negative sides should not be forgotten. Discuss.
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a litter to your friend. In your letter ask your friend to send you cone of the photographs explain why you need that particular photograph and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it
-Some people believe that we should have a four-day working week and still be paid the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. (Steve no copyright)
The number of people being sent to prison is increasing year by year. While some people believe prison is the best way to tackle crime, others suggest that community service is more successful. Discuss both views.