In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. 🔸What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advatantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter,
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask to change the interview date
explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter:
introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
express your appreciation
and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family
Topic: many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement ?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
•Explain the situation
•Describe why it bothers you
•Suggest a solution
The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main featureand make comparisons where relevant
You recently Stayed at your friends Place to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house.
write a letter to feed friend
In your letter you should :
•Describe what the accident was
•explain when it happened
•Suggest how the damage can be fixed
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems To whatextent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an aparment?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a
semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• describe why you think he/she will enjoy it
• explain why you recommend studying at your university
• give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television program and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn more about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching program and films about it? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in arts events in the same years.
"prevention is better than cure". Research and treating is too costly. so it would be better to invest in preventive measure. To what extend do you agree.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your latter
•Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
•Say how your work could be done while you are away
•Ask for his/her help in arranging it
With the development of technology, children are now living in a world that is different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this situation cause for society and family ?
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
• say who you are
• explain the problem
• say what action you would like the store to take
You wish to apply for a position with a company in your city. Write a letter to the manager of this company and include the following information:
- your educational background
- your work experience
- other information that makes you an ideal candidate for the position
If a product is good or it meets people's needs, people will buy it so advertising is unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts illustrate the amount of spending by percentages in various areas for daily living in Canada and Poland and comparison of life events in these two countries with estimated global average previously age 35.
The bar chart below describes some changes in the percentage of people who were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural, and towns between 1995 and 2010.
You lost an item while traveling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employee.
In your letter
•describe what you lost and why it was important to you
•how the employee helped you find it
•and explain how you felt after recovering it.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.b
In many countries, the amount of household waste like food packaging is increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to recuse it ?
Some parents think that their children should study in other countries because it has a number of benefits. Others think by studying in other countries, children will face a lot of problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Advertising is becoming more and more common in everyday life. Some people say that the influence of advertising is dangerous for people's lives and should be regulated. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Smoking is not only harm to smoker but also those who are near by.Therefore smoking should banned in public places. To what extend do you agree or disagree
The company you work has decided to close the cafeteria, as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director
Give reason of low usage
How will it affect the staff
Suggest ways to improve it
The chart shows the infromation relating to people within 15 minute drive service in a particular region in UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below
You are doing an evening course. Write a letter to the principal of your school and explain that the course that you are taking is slightly different in the way it is delivered from what the school offered. In your letter
– provide the details of the course.
– explain what the problem is
– give some suggestions to fix the problem
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to 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 count
Some people prefer to live in an extended family where a number of different generations live together. Others prefer to live in a small, nuclear family. List some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in a large, extended family.
Some people believe that hosting International sports events is highly beneficial, whereas others think it is create problems to the host country. Discuss both the views.
1.Some people think that advertising is a positive aspect of our lives, while others believe that it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The use of phones, tablets, and other devices when people are walking in public is causing concern among many commentators. What dangers may arise when people focus on such devices when walking in the street? How could these problems be reduced?
The charts below show the percentages of male and female students of different age groups who studied in Australia for full-time and part-time training in 2006.
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this gap year?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be diverless.The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts the word, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solved this problem
The chart shows the information relating to people within 15 minute drive service in a particular region in the UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below.
You have recently landed in a foreign country on a work visa and are interested in seeking information and guidance about the various places in and around the city.
Write a letter to the relocation assistance provider seeing help. In your letter:
•explain why you are writing the letter.
•what kind of information you want.
•how and when you can get requested information.
Recently, your position in the company has changed, and accordingly, you are required to write a letter to ask for some corresponding training programs that contains the following information:
• What was your last position?
• What qualities does your new position require?
• How does the training help you in your new position?
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
The line graphs show the proportion of the population living in the cities across four different countries in Asia between 1970 and 2020, and expected to 2040, with 10-year intervals.
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilites for shoppers could be improved.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:say in general what you like about shopping in your area, say what is wrong with the facilities, suggest how they can be improved
Some people think that dancing is an important subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. What are positive and negative sides of art at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience or knowledge. Write about 180-220 words.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history oft h e house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Too much outdoor lighting is a problem in many cities nowadays. What are the causes and negative impacts of light pollution in cities? - at least 250 words. - spend around 40 minutes.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 (Steve)
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal reuirement. to what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste ?
Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.