You are studying english at a private language school attended by many international students. you are planning for a surprise party who has been feeling particularly sick and homesick.
write to another classmate and invited him or her to the party. In your letter-
- explain the reasons for the party
- give the date and time of the party
- suggest what the classmates could bring to the party
Some people believe that good teamwork is what makes companies successful . Others feel that it is more important to have a good leader . Discuss both views and give your opinion .
Confidence in oneself is an important part of learning. What factors in a classroom can contribute to a student’s feeling of confidence? Give reasons for your reasons and include examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your neighbor (who is also your friend) about the damage that occurs to your car while he parks his car in the space allotted to you.
In the letter, you should:
Describe the damage
Say how you feel about this problem.
Suggest on actions he should take.
Some people do not feel safe inside or outside the houses. What are the causes of this and how it can be solved?
Many people think that students should be allowed to choose the subject that they study in school, whereas others feel that they should choose the curriculum. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today, people can buy food products from all over the world. Some believe this is a positive development, while others feel that only local food should be available. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that equality between the genders has already been achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that social media encourages antisocial behaviour, such as bullying and cheating, while others disagree that this is the case. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that the private life of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
While some people believe that government surveillance (such as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and the use of speed cameras) is essential for individuals to feel safe within a society, others feel it limits their freedom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets should be responsible for reducing the amount of packaging of goods, while others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. stars, pop musicians or sports stars)are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people feel that increasing business and cultural contacts is a positive trend, other thinks that it leads to a loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have same rights as people. Whist others say that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, women now are able to join the armed forces on equal basis with men. However, some people feel that only men should be members of the army, navy or Air Force. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned. What are the main advantages of banning private education? Are there any circumstances ehre private education should be allowed? What is your own opinion on the matter?
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people feel that fashion is like art and a significant part of society, while others feel that
fashion is a waste of time and money.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or
experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
12.Some people believe that all company decisions should be made by managers. Others feel that it is better to include employees when making decisions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more, especially when other people like film actors or company bosses are paid huge sum of money that are out of proportion to the importance of work that they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement and what's your opinion.
Animals are used around the world for a variety of purposes, such as medical testing and food. While many people believe this is justified, others feel that animals should not be exploited by humans. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
A grwing nuber of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people while others argue that humands must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With an increasing population working from home, some feel that this will bring an end to the traditional office setting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: Some people believe that children's time outside of school should be filled with scheduled activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word puzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
(SOFIA) 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 colleagues feel about the new employee’s conduct
– Say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that space programmes should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons for strss at the workplace? What can employers do to make their employee,s life easier?
Some people believe that celebrating personal events is a waste of money. Others feel that these celebrations play an important role in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think there are more effective methods. Discuss both view and give your own oponion ?
you are not satisfied with the changing rooms ina sports centers that you visit.write aletter to the sports center manager in you letter.
Explain the problems say how feel about this problem,and say what you would like the manager to talk
Many people nowadays see a counselor or therapist to improve their mental health. Some feel, however, that this is unnecessary. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
After working in your department for over 3 years, you feel the need to switch your department.Write a letter to your boss requesting a change in the department.
In the letter mention:
Why do you want to switch departments?
Which department would you prefer?
Why do you think you are a good fit in that department?
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit others think there are more effective methos. Disscuss both views and give your opinion
Genetically modified food (GM food) is an importance issue in society today. Some people think that it will improve people’s live in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (approximately 250 words)
ome people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much. Do you agree or disagree? What other types of job should be highly paid?
Do you prefer living in an urban or rural area? State your preference and give reasons to why you feel that way?
Some people feel paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers with relevant examples from your knowledge of experience.
Many believe that the goal of one’s career should be to pursue a passion while others feel it is merely a way to earn a livelihood. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours, and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their employees' lives easier?
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages ti living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter
– give some details about the job
– mention how you came across the job opportunity
– explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend.
With the recent development in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that those forms of media will never disappear. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of pople's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people feel that responsibility for providing education should borne only by the government and private education should be banned. What are the main advantages of banning private education? Are there any circumstances where private education should be allowed? What is you opinion on the matter?
A neighbor has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor.
In your letter
-explain why you are writing
-describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
-recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
Your manager is going ot leave your company next month. You and a colleague want to give your manager a leaving present.
Write a letter ot this colleague. nI your letter
say how you feel about your manager leaving describe a possible present for your manager suggest arrangements for buying the present
Some people feel that life was better in the past when we had less modern technology because things were simpler and less complicated. 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.
Human activity has had a negative effect on ecosystems, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this cannot be changed while others feel that we can still take action to protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people say that living in high-rise apartments feels very lonely, and makes people unhappy. Others say there are advantages to lining in an independent house. Discuss both views and ggive your opinions.