In many countries it is becoming increasingly popular to learn about one's family history. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development?
It is often said that retirement is the happiest time of one's life. How far do you agree or disagree with this view ?
Many people believe that reducing the income gap between the rich and the poor can create a happier society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter,
inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
describe your suitcase and what happened to it
explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
You live in a house opposite a park. Every day a man brings large dogs to the park and lets them run free. Write a letter to your local council complaining about the danger. In your letter
- say where the park is,
- say how often this happens
- give a description of the man and the dogs.
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 are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late into the night.
Write a letter to your elderly neighbor. In your letter:
· Explain what will be happening
· Offer your apologies in advance
· Invite him to join the celebration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Kulligowski
The movement of people from the countryside into the cities is happening in many parts of the world, resulting in the problems, especially in cities. What are the causes of this movement, and how can it be reversed Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Although many countries are becoming richer, these societies still have members who are poor and struggle each day to survive. why do you think this happens and what can wealthy societies do to help their poorer citizens ?
Write a letter to the train company’s head office. In your letter,
give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people lives. Other think that adults life brings more happiest, in spite of great responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
apologise for the damage to the item
explain what happened
say how you are going to fix the issue
You recently organised an all- day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel, in their feedback, participants said they liked the hotel but were not happy with the food served for lunch
Write a letter to the manager, in your letter,
Say what the participants liked about the hotel
Explain why the were unhappy about the food
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future
The charts below show the results of a survey on happiness rating for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children rating on the overall ratings of married couples.
Some people suggest that social networking and online communication have increased social isolation. In what ways do you think this has happened?
some people think that teenagers are happier than adults aqnd others have an opposite opinion. To what extend do you agree Give your reasons and example?
besity was once considered a disease of adults; however, it is becoming increasingly common among children. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to help children stay healthy?
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.
Experts say if the old people spend time and get along with others and excercise everyday will be healthier and happier .However many ealderly are suffering from lonelyness and lack of fitness. Discuss the cause and solution
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place or in India. However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their lifetime. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is a natural process that animal species such as dinosaurs become extinct. There is no reason for people to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
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
You are not satisfied with the service and have already let them know about it.
Write a letter to a sports club.
- what exactly is wrong with their service
- what happened after you complained the first time
- what you want the club to do after your letter
Nowadays, more teenagers want to become actors or singers. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Money can bring people happiness but, in fact, there are more important reasons for a person’s happiness. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
-say what the participants liked about the hotel
-explain why they were unhappy about the food
-suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future 매
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You had a birthday party and you were playing loud music. Your neighbour complained. Write a letter of apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it won't happen again.
Deforestation caused by human activities is happening in many parts of the worlds, with serious results for the government. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
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 advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what citizens are saying and doing (for instance, through 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?
People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
write a letter to your facebook friend,in this letter
tell him about news happening in your country
tell why people into this
tell why you into this
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing(for eg. through 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?
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece pf equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the 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.
Begin your letter as follows :
Dear Sir or Madam,
The map show below the happy valley shopping centre from 1982 to 2012.
In countries that have already achieved affluence, any additional wealth would not make people happier. 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
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sport center that you visit you have complained several times but with no success
Write letter to the manager of the sport center in your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing room is
•say what happened the last times you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through 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 outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some people tend to buy products or get services instantly, without waiting. Why is it happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
It is claimed that one of the most important elements for life is happiness. However, depending on types of personalities and social status, it is impossible to describe its meaning exactly.
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 you complained
● Explain what you want the manager to do
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Your next door neighbor owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night.
Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog.
Include in your letter:
o Your reason for writing
o What you would like to happen
o A nice, respectful style
You are not happy about service you received a couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it .
Write a letter to the company to complain the poor service you received from its employee.
PART 1: You read an article in a magazine about your hometown and some of the information was wrong. Write to the editor to correct the article and tell him how unhappy you are.
Question. Happiness is considered very important in life,why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experiences.