Some people spend a lot of money on hosting birthday parties, family functions, and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family thant eating out in restaurants or canteens. do you agree or disagree?
Some governments say how many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? (2GT-1;08/02/21)
Some people think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The charts below show the percentage of food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants.
You stayed with a local family when you participated in an exchange program in Ireland. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had forgotten to take your laptop. Write a letter to the family and thank them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is, and ask the host to send it back to you.
You should write at least 150 words.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-years-old child.
write a letter to the parents.In your letter
. explain why you would like the job
. give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
. say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people say that it is necessary to give importance to your career, while others say that it is better to spend time with your family and friends. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is better for young adults to move away from their family home than to continue to live with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
in many places peoples lifestyle changing rapidly and this affect family relationship.do the advantages overweigh disadvantages
People spend too much on family celebrations such as birthdays and weddings. What are the importance of these celebrations? Do you think people really spend too much?
Agree or disagree with the following statement:Pets should be treated like family members. Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
It is common for each member of family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think this will lead them to break down of family relationships and communication. To what extent do you agree?
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country.
You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Q Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
request advice about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing find out about the food
Your family recently decided to sell their car, and not get anotehr one. Write an email to a friend telling them about living without a car. In your email you should; explain why your family decided to sell the car, describe how you will travel around in the future, say what might be difficult about not having a car.
The average age for individuals to give birth is increasing. Some people think that it will have negative impact on family and country. What is your opinion about this?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazins for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
-explain why you would like the job
-Give details why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the average number of meals eaten in fast-food restaurants and sit-down restaurants per family. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compari sons where relevant.
You have a neighbor who is often burning rubbish at their house. Write a complaint about it to the local council and say
– What is happening?
– How is your family harmed by that?
– What could be the solution, in your opinion?
Some Governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. Is It sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way? Do you agree or disagree with this policy?
It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that affect a child's development are media, pop culture and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Women will play an increasingly important role at workplace in future. But this may disturb their family lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have seen advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your latter Explain why you would like the job Give details of why would be a suitable person to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Today people live away from their friends and family to find a job in other cities. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the best way to run a business is within the family while others consider this a potential source of problems. Do the the advantages of a family business overweight disadvantages?
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
While something family run, business is the best way to run it. Others think family run businesses problematic, what is your opinion
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer dome possible solutions to it.
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Write at least 150 words.
in many countries today people in cities either leave alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is it a positive or negative trend?
you and your family family are planning to sprnd a weekend at a seaside hotel. write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. in your letter
1. tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
2. explain what type of rooms you would like and ask how much the weekend will cost
3. ask about activities and place of interest near the hotel.
The family has a great influence on children’s development but the influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children’s life. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with family and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?
“You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone 10 live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.”
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have recently been on a vacation in a foreign country and stayed at a home-stay, you have realised that you have misplaced an expensive wristwatch and cannot find it.
Write a letter to the family you stayed with. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
Describe your wristwatch
If found how they could return it to you.
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people believe that Christmas has lost its original meaning and has become too focused on consumerism. Others think it remains a valuable time for family bonding and spreading goodwill. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations. While others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ou have an extended family and every year you all get together to go on a family trip for a week. Your uncle is in charge of the plans this year and you would like to suggest a place you have visited.
Write a letter to your uncle. In your letter:
suggest the place you recommend
describe your experience in this place
mention what you could do there
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In you letter:
Introduce yourself
Explain what is wrong tin the furniture
Say what action you would like the landlord to take
The chart shows the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants
You live in a flat and you have a tenancy agreement which states that you
must give three months' notice when you wish to leave. You have paid a
deposit of two months' rent. Now a member of your family has a problem and
you need to give up your flat and return home as soon as possible.
Write a letter to your landlady. Explain your circumstances, tell her what you
intend to do and ask her for special consideration.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
In many parts of the world,families were larger in the past becouse people had more children.Do you think there were more advantages or disadvantages to being part of a large family in the past .
The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than any knowledge and skills we learn at school. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Traditionally, elderly people have lived with and been cared for by younger family members. In modern society, more and more elderly people are living in special homes for the elderly. Why do you think families choose to have their elderly relatives live in special homes away from family? What do you think is the best way for modern families to care for their elderly relatives?
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Writing 31 Family type Proportion of people from each household type living in poverty single aged person 6% (54,000) aged couple 4% (48,000) single, no children 19% (359,000) couple, no children 7% (211,000) sole parent 21% (232,000) couple with children 12% (933,000) all households 11% (1,837,000)
Question It is observed that today communication between family members in today’s times is less as compared to the past. However, some people do not think so. Do you agree or disagree?
Your local council is considering closing the sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give details of
•how you and your friends or family use the centre.
•Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community.
•Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre close.
Some people think that it's important to spend a lot of money on family celebration (e.g. weddings, birthdays). But some people say that expensive celebrations are a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men's, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. It is said: "A woman's place is in the home." What do you think?