You are an alumnus (alumna) of a Bluegill University, registered in a volunteer program to conduct informal interviews with prospective students. Recently, an interview has been assigned to you to have an interview.
Write a letter to the entrant. In your letter:
- state your reason for writing
- briefly describe the interview and inform the entrant of a possibility to cancel it
- propose a convenient time for an interview
These days in some countries an increasing number of young adults are choosing their whole weekends inside homes. Why do you think it is happening ? Is this a positive or negative development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectanccy is encreasing. do ypu think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?
Is it important for people to take more risks in their professional career and their personal lifes. Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie charts below show the share of the electronic devices by brand in 2009 and 2019.
The bar chart shows the percentage of people going to cinemas in one European country on different days.
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Do you think the advantages of art subjects outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that older employees contribute most to the success of a company. Others think that younger people play a more vital role. Discuss both views and disccuss your opinion.
The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts illustrate the proportion of electricity created by energy in Scotland from different energy sources.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days more and more people are going to other counties for significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fossil fuels is the main energy sources in many countries. The use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. Is it a positive or negative development?
Define the term “globalization” and explain the pros and cons of the effects of globalization. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Climate Change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. Many people strongly believe that it is the responsability of individuals, rather than corporations and governments, to deal with this problem. To what extent do you agree?
You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organizing an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organizer, Luis. In your letter
•Offer to make a popular dish from your country
•Describe what this dish is
•Explain why it should be included in the event
The chart below shows the literacy rates of three different continents between 1930 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008.
Human life haschanged because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relavant.
In many cities many prople are living in apartments and condominiums. Do these types of accommodations offer more advantages or disadvantages.
You recently receive a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try a get a job. You think she/he 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
In some cultures, children are being told that anything can be achieved with enough hard work. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this statement?
In recent years there has been an increase in bad behaviour , poor discipline and anti-social behaviour in schools.Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools ,parents and others are necessary to stop this trand. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows the top 10 countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job.
In your letter:
-Explain what you are currently doing
-Describe your suitability for this area of work
-Say when you can attend an interview
The government should reduce the amount of moeny spent on local environmental problems and instead increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Providing Internet access is just as important as other services, such as building roads, so governments should offer Internet access to all of their citizens at no cost. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You are looking for a part-time job at a golf club.
Write a letter to the manager of the golf club.
In your letter, introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
tell him/her when you could start
Some people agree with spending lots of money on a large wedding. While others think it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?
Water is a natural resource that should be free. The government should ban the sale of bottled water. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
The given graphs illustrate the conclusion of what cultural and leisure activities boys and girls prefer to do in their free time.
nowadays it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated to marine parks for the purpose of education and entertainment. Do you think advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
In recent years, "responsible tourist" have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist" To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Psychological illness may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illness, nevertheless they are just as disabling in their own way. Society , however , is more accepting of those with physical than psychological illness or disabilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-give details of your study plan
-explain why you want a part-time job
-suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Some people advocate the death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty and give your opinion.
Many people seem to lead very busy lives, and have much less free time than they would like. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What measures could be taken to improve it?
The given pir chart illustrates the cause of land degradation
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of differenr cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
the chart below gives information about the groth of urban population in certain part of the world including the prediction of the further.
The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
At the present, the population of some country includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newton between 1980 and 1996.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people today have no influence on the important decisions that determine the future of society as a whole. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many young children are spending large amount of time in front of screens. What are the causes of this and what other problems does it lead to?
The use of mobile phones in public areas is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places, so mobile phones should be banned in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. When you restructure your premises, the most significant aspect is considering internal benefit than external looks when designing a building, the most important factors is intended use of the building rather than it’s outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?