In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other peole think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that having a fix punishment for all crime is more efficient. What are the advantage and disadvantages of having a fix punishment?
Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to society, while others think people have more responsibilitie as member of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give uour opinion.
One of your friend has asked you for a reference letter for the job as Sports instructor. Write a reference letter to Manager of the Sporting facility reccomending your friend. In your letter include
What is your name and how do you know him/her
What skills does your friend have
Why he/she is suitable candidate for the position
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
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of good. Other argue that customers should avoid buying good with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays there is an increase in people with an unhealthy diet and not doing enough physical exercises. What do you think might be the reason? What can be done to encourage people to have a healthier lifestyle?
Some studies suggest criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, the best way to reduce crime levels is to educate people in prisons so that they can get a job after they are released from prisons. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people feel that we have made quite enough progress in the field of medicine. Others however feel that we have to go an extra mile in this field. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that government should not give international aid since they have disadvantaged people like unemployed and homeless in their own country. To what extent do u you agree or disagree?
s people live longer and longer, the idea of cloning human beings in order to provide spare parts is becoming a reality. The idea horrifies most people, yet it is no longer mere science fiction. To what extent do you agree with such a procedure? Have you any reservations? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that noise may disturb your neighbour
Write a letter to your neighbour
Introduce your self
Describe your plans for the party
Invitee your neighbour to come
Some people believe that rapid advances in technology have a negative impact on social interactions. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and examples from your own experience.
In the recent decades wildlife populations and plant species have suffered a global decline. What are the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions?
In many countries, people are now living longer than sʼever before. Some people think the are benifits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the adventages of having an ageing population outweigh the adventages.?
Throughout the history, people have dream art of living in a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world. How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
some people believe that students should have the opportunity to criticize their teacher. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays , more andmorw people decide to have children later in their life. what are the reasons? Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Many people believe that social networking sites such as Facebook and Whatsapp have had a huge negative impact on both individual and society. To what extent do you agree.
Some people think that violent films and video games have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The book, radio, television are most effective for communicating information. All three media have advantages and disadvantages. In the following paragraphs I compare these medias.
we live in the world in which we are constantly xposed to advertising. To what extend does advertising influence our choices as constumers and what effect does it have on our lifes? Discuss the issue and give your opinion
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
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 manager of the sports center. In 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
Your apartment manager is asking your opinion about the swimming pool in your building. Currently, your building has a swimming pool, but it is really old and needs to be renovated. Some tenants prefer to have a small gym instead of a pool. The apartment manager has asked you to complete an opinion survey.
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150–200 words.
Option A: I would like to keep the swimming pool.
Option B: I would like to have a gym.
Many teenagers now have their own smart phone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g 65 years) for everyday, regardless og occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserves to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which type of workers do you think shiuld benefits frkm early retirement? Give reasons and examples.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do yo agree or disagree with this statement?
Somefamilies people believe that children who are brought up in which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
These days’ people have too many choices for clothing. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead f going to an office every day. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch. In the letter, mention:
Where have you moved to?
What problem are you facing regarding the bank’s communication?
What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address?
Nowadays environmental problems are too big for individual countries or people to solve. We have reached the stage where we need cooperation on an international level to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below indicates the number of people who have heart attacks every year in the US
Many people today, especially in the developed world, are choosing to have fewer children, or none at all. Why is this happening, and do you think it is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
Some people think that marketing and advertising is useless because people buy their products from some shops which have good quality of services and products. Do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the number of drivers in Britain who have been caught driving too fast by speed cameras placed on roads, and the numbe of people killed in road accidents, over an eight-year period since the introduction of speed cameras. The tables show the results of a survey on people’s opinion on speed cameras. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below
mobile phones have changed the way many people communicate. Nowadays people cannot live without them if they want to be a part of sociaty. to what extend do you think this is true?
People’s behaviour varies from country to country. When traveling to a different country, people should copy the behaviour and habits of the inhabitants of the country they visit. Do you agree or disagree?
Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree?
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for family when mother works? Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours
Nowadays women are having children at a much later age than previous generations. Do you think this a positive or negative thing? Discuss both sides.
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighbourhood this should be resident's responsibility's while others think it should be governments's duty. What is your opinion?
Write a letter to a friend expressing your interest to seek employment in a different country. Your letter should include:
– Why you want to work in a different country
– What type of work you will be looking for
– Questions you have about working in a different country that your friend may be able to answer
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have jút send you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the holiday and the photos
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
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 cards 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?
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:
-suggest someone who deserves the reward
-mention what they have done to help the community
-say what reward you would like to give this person