Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
Topic: Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is thishappening? Do you think it’s a good idea to copy celebrities?
You are a student at a university in the UK. You have recently lost your university ID card.
Write to the local police station,
giving details of who you are,
what happened
and ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.
You rented a car from a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a letter to the company and in your letter.
Explain when and from where you rented it
Describe how the accident happened
what kind of action did you take after the accident
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people go through life doing work that they hate or have no talent for. Why does this happen? What are the consequences of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the result of a survey about what peopel of differwncw age groups say makes them most happy
Duration- 20 minutes
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
• Say when and where the problem happened?
• Describe how you missed the flight?
• Say what you want the airline to do?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time.What problems can this situation create?What are the possible solutions?
In some countries around the world, men and women tend to have their children later in life. Why is this happening? What are the effects on society and family life?
Some people believe that the best to produce a happier society is to ensure that tere are only small differences between the richest and poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a cultural event happening soon in your city.
Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested in joining. In your letter:
describe the event
say why you think your friend would be interested
make arrangements to meet your friend at the event.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter-Your reason for writing, What you would like to happen. A nice, respectful style
People tend to watch foreign movies more than local movies these days. Why is this happening? Should government financially support local movies?
You have just returned from a holiday. You are unhappy with the quality of the hotel you stayed in and want to complain to the travel agency that arranged the holiday.
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
Write at least 150 words
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with other people (family, friends, colleagues) are more important than anything else. Issues such as work and wealth take second place. Argue in support of this claim.
Nowadays, more and more people visit well-known places mainly to take photographs, often without truly observing or experiencing the place itself. This trend raises some important questions: Why is this happening, and do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Many people think that happiness relies upon the individual, while others think it is affected by other factors. Discuss both views and state your opinion
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about – what course you are doing now – why you are not satisfied with that course – what course would you like to change to.
In many countries athletes earn much more money than professional like doctor, teachers or engineers.why do you think this happens and consider it is good or bad
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words
Many people believe that reducing the income gap between the rich and the poor can lead to happier societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
lt is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodos ...). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued.
• Describe a similar situation that happened to you once.
• Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaurs, dodos …) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others argue that happiness depends on different factors.Discuss both views and gove your opinion
Some people say that salary is the most important aspect of a job. Others say that happiness is more important than money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
You will have will borrowed something from your friend. Unfortunately it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
* Explain what happened
* Apologize for damaging product
* Say now are you going to fix the issue
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place or area. However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their lifetime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained 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 ms you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
More and more people today are drinking sugar based drinks. Why is this happening? What measures can be taken to reverse this trend?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (foe example, though cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You have recently ordered an item from the internet, but are not happy with the purchase.
Write to the company. In your letter
•Describe what you purchased
•Explain why you are not happy with the purchase
• Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
– A nice, respectful style
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You pho0ned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the
● say what you would like the manager to do.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manage of the sport to the manager of the sports center. In the your letter:
* describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
* say what happened the last times you complained
* explain what you want the manager to do
While travelling by metro train, your credit card slipped out of your pocket. You realized this only after reaching
home. Write a letter to the concerned authorities and explain what happened.
You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. -
apologize for damaging the product / stuff -
explain what happened -
say how are you going to fix the issue
In some countries, people are spending long hours at the workplace. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development?
You have borroved something from your friend. Unfortunetly, it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• explain your happened
•apalogize for damaging the product
• say how are you going to fix the issue
In many countries governmens are interesting in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening . Do you think the adavantages of this development outright the disadvantages ?
Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
In recent years there has been a rise in the popularity of second hand clothing amongst younger genrations . Why is this happening? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many parents complain about violence promoted to their children through video games, TV programs and other medias. Why is it happening? What can be the solution for it? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
You recently bought some new furniture for your living room online. You wrer told that it would be delivered within five working days, but it has been been two weeks and it still has not arrived. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter explain that the furniture has not arrived and describe what happened when you phoned the shop
say what you would like the manager to do.