If children behave badly should their parents take responsibility and also be punished? State your answer and give your reasons. OR If a five year old commits o crime (any kind), should his/her parents accept responsibility and how should they be punished. What is the age of o child when parents no longer have the responsibility of o child's behaviour ?
More and more people no longer read the newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development? (Media)
Your company is going to organise a special training course for a few staffs. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: give details about the course describe what equipment you will need for the course ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre
More and more people no longer read newspaper. They get news about the world through the Internet. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
You study at a college in the city centre. You use public transport to get to the college but the bus service you use has changed. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In the letter,
-Say who you are and the details of service you use
-Explain the problem with the bus service
-Suggest what you think the manager shoDuld do
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 believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsary part of high school programmes e(for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries nowadays, young single people no longer stay with their parents until they are married, but leave to study or work somewhere else. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?
Writing
Task1
Letter
As a teacher, you would like to take your students on a field trip to a museum.
Write aletter to the manager
> “You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Explain when you want to come and how long you will stay
Ask about activities and places of interest nearby
**Ask about facilities and services at the hotel”**
You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon.
Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter:
Describe the poor experience you had
Include ideas for what the library should change
Explain why you feel the library needs alteration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
-Give details of your stay
-What were the high & low points of the hotel
-What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
many people no longer read newspapers or watch tv programmes . instead they get news about the world from the internet . is this a positive or negative developments.
Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for three first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you can only be there for the morning.
- say how you could help the new employee in the morning.
- suggest what the new employee could do in the afternoon.
The internet has a bigger impact on people's lives because it is more popular than television. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 220 words.
Social media has taken over the entire world, with even the remotest area having an access to internet and social networking. But its advancement has resulted in teenagers being granted greater access to internet which can lead to potentially harmful concequences. This essay will discuss the possible solutions for this problem.
The chart shows the results of surveys in one African country asking teenagers the main reasons for using their phones between 2016 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teens working outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement for a 'weekend work' in a hotel in the town where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you. Now you want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
ask what work you would be expected to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You recently purchased a piece of furniture online from a well-known company. However, when arrived, it was damaged and did not match the description provided on the website. Write a letter to the customer service manager of the company. In your letter:
- Explain what you ordered and what was wrong with it
- Describe the inconvinience this has caused
State what you would like the company to do
You recently visited a theatre and had an accident there. The staff were very helpful. Write a letter to the manager giving good feedback.
In your letter, you should tell:
– and describe the accident
– how the staff helped you
– how similar situations could be prevented in the future.
In recent years, farming practice has changed to include methods such as factory farming and the use of technology to improve crops. Some people believe these developments are while others regard them as dangerous and advocate a return to more traditional farming methods. Discuss both the points of view and give your opinion.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
-Explain that you would like to apply for the job
-Give some details of any relevant experience that you have
-Specify the days and times that would suit you
We have been living in the nuelear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
Currently, there is a trend toward alternative forms of medicine. However, at bests these methods are ineffective, and at worst, they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform. Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter: • give details of where and when you left the bag • describe the bag and its contents • suggest how you could get the bag back
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph below displays the unemployment rates among university graduates in Australia, Canada, Germany, and Japan from 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do
From school year 2019-2020, Vinschool applies a new studying model for High School.According to that, students of grade 11 and 12 no longer have homeroom class and they have more self study sessions.Some say that this model promotes autonomy while the others concern about giving students to much freedom which may affect their academic results. Do you think that it is a positive or negative development? Write 300-400 words
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You recently stayed at a hotel during a business trip. However, you faced several issues during your stay.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Describe the problems you faced during your stay
Explain how these problems affected you
Suggest what the hotel should do to improve their service
Write at least 150 words.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. •State what problems you had with the food you ordered. •Complain about the service. •Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
The graphs below show the number of public transit passengers from 1989 to 2009 and bus and tram passenger numbers between 2000 and 2009 in Melbourne.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say where you think you left the papers
• explain why they are so important
• tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
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 ADVANTAGES OF DRIVERLESS VEHILCLES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTGES?
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to teh manager of the online store. In your letter
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
say what happened because of the problem
explain what you would like the company to do.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 years are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own experience of knowledge.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prioson sentences. Others,however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of the year and the heating or cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
-Give details of what was wrong
-Explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at that time
-Say what action you would like the manager to take
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
•Describe the item you bought and why you need it
•explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
One of the consequences of impruved medical care is that people are living longer and life expecnctancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this deveopment outweigh the disadvantages?
in the future, all buses cars and tucks will be driverless. the only travelling people will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
In poor families, teenagers may have to work part-time as well as study. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this for these teenagers. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say what you have learned in your present job
suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Write at least 150 words.
More and more animals are on the verge of extinction and othera are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport.However it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the Internet in order to meet friends which can cause potentially dangerous situations. What solutions do you suggest?
In many countries, people now living longer than before some people say that the aging population creates several problems for the government while others argue that there are benefits if society has more elderly people ? tell me the wich one is more advantages or disadvantages