On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You had a meeting with many jobseekers in a hotel and you were dissaisfied with your stay write a letter to meeting organizer, In your letter;
# Provide the detailsof yout meeting
# Explain what you ere dissatisfied with
# suggest what the hotel should do to resilve issue
You have 20 minutes
Nowadays, some people choose to have their first child at an older age. Do the advantages of having children at an older age outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just read read in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
* Correct the information in the article
* Example why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
* Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Young people have been gradually far away from reading stories since they have access to a huge range of stories online in the form of video games or movies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Q. Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Now a days, consumer goods have become the most important part of people lives. Do the advantages of this overweight the disadvantages?
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
Students tend to choose a part-time job to earn money during the University students’ life, so they cannot balance between the work and study. How could this issue affect the future generation and what are the solutions to have a better life on the university study level?
You are a member of organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory, and you were very disappointed with the quality of the food and the behaviour of the staff·
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. Explain what was wrong with the meal and the service, and suggest what he/she should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir /Madam,
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers, and what effect does it have on our lifestyles? Discuss this issue and give your opinion.
The maps below present the changes that have taken place at the Southwest Airport since its reconstruction in the unnamed year.
Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem?
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extent do you agree?
in the future , we will have more and more lesidure time as machines replaced many of the taks we do at home and at work. discuss the challenges and benefits this will bring
A. You have recently started work in a new company. Write a
letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
● explain why you changed jobs
● describe your new job
● tell him/her your other news.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________,
‘Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes.’ Discuss both sides and give your opinion
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
• Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
• Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
in many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some peoplw say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent fo the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in government funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
Fast-paced modern lifestyles have led to people eating more and more fast food at the expense of more traditional meals. Do the advantages of eating more fast food outweigh the disadvantages?
You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a major flaw. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like to company to take.
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?c
Some believe that violent computer games are just a for of entertainment while others think that they lead directly to violent behaviour. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times .What are the advantages for a company having a uniform?Are there any benefits of having a uiform for the staff.
Nowadays, many people have access to computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children？
Some people believe that teachers have an important role to play in the educational success, while others think it is the students' attitude that matters. Discuss both views and share your opinion.
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbors disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter
describe how this situation affects you;
explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings.
Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter,
1. explain your and your friends project
2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms
3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall
You should write at least 150 words.
Planners have been making cities where schools, offices and shops are seperated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages for the residents?
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
•explain your situation
•describe your problems
•tell him/her when you think you can move in
Some say that the standard of behavior among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 the Chairman of the Housing Society. In your letter:
Explain what will be happening
Offer your apologies in advance
Invite him to join the celebration
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on societies and so must be banned. Other people; however, say that they are just harmful and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.
Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals and more companies have involved in financial investment and in other ways. Do you think it is a positive or negative development ?
We have been living in the nuclear 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 benefit and risks associated with its use?
You have recently opened a store and want to have a website for this store. One of your friends can help you with this.
Write a letter to the friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your newly-opened store. In your letter:
· tell what your store or business sells
· mention how you would want your website to look
· provide some ideas on how you would like to keep your website updated
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die.There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many people have difficulty in maintaining health diet. What are the causes of this problem ? How could it be solved?
Nowdays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?
Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste ofresources.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
A FRIEND YOU MADE WHILE YOU WERE STUDYING ABORAD HAS WRITTEN TO ASK YOU FOR HELP IN FINDING JOB IN YOUR COUNTRY. YOU HAVE HEARD ABOUT A JOB IN A LOCAL COMPANY THAT MIGHT BE SUITABLE FOR HIM/HER.
It's suggested that everyone in the world should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages for the society
Topic: It is the responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximize chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Computers have become so advanced and interactive that student in the future will have no need for a human educator in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree? Why not?
Every country should have a free health service even if this means the latest medical treatment may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree