Many governments have laws that ban the sale and use of hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine, yet they allow people to buy drugs such as tobacco and alcohol. Laws that prohibit the sale and use of hard drugs should be applied to all drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. What is your opinion?
In some country, people have to find work abroad. They have to move from family and friends. Do you think benefits outweigh disadvantages.
Studies have shown that in many countries the income gap between the rich and poor is ever increasing. What problems can arise from this situation and what could be done to address this situation?
some people think that exercise is the key to Good health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both side and give your opinions
Living in a country where you have to speak in a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Do you have difficulty writing a to what extent do you agree or disagree essay?
You have been working as a Manager in a private company for the last two years with no salary raise. Write a letter to your manager to request a pay equity in your salary as compared to other managers in your department. In your letter, explain why you are writing why you think you deserve a salary raise say what you want your manager to do for you
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your senior director.
In your letter
● apologise for what happened
● explain why you missed the deadline
● tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It has been argued that students have created a safer world and prevented another diseases. Is the world really a safer place because of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The ease of international travel and the spread of various lands of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
you are planning to go and study English at school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write to the school. In your letter:
- ask about the school
- what kin of accomadition you want
- mention any special requests you have(for example diet).
The number of living traditional lives in the world’s rainforests is decreasing. Within a few decades the last of these indigenous tribes may have disappeared forever. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to prevent it from happening?
You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •suggest spending time together •explain why you have time to do this •propose some activities Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Stephanie,
Some people opine that computer have made our life more convenient and easier, others, however, oppose it and say that computers have actually made our life complex and stressful. Discuss both these views.
You will have to undergo a minor surgical procedure and you will not be able to do your job in full. Write to your manager – Explain about the operation. – Say what part of the job you will not be able to do. – Suggest a solution to this situation.
Nowadays many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grand parents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Yours neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
Explain the reasons for the the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
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
Your neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your flat.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
Some people believe that serious environmental problems can be solved by technological inventions and developments. Others think otherwise, saying that consuming less and having a simpler lifestyle is the way to go. Discuss and give your opinion.[386]
Describe a study (individual or at school) that you have done in one of the fields of: history, cultural studies, sociology/anthropology, or political science
You have just read an article 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
* explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
* suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young people should have the freedom to choose a career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it? ALWAYS read the topic clearly and work out exactly what you have to write abou
Some people argue that parents should have a strong influence on their children's choice of friends and partners. Others believe that young people should make these decisions independently. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
you and your colleague would like to use a company room for staff break times but you need the managers permission. write a letter to your manager in your letter you should: explain the advantages of having a room for staffbreak times,suggest which room would be most suitable and why and say what changes to the room would be necessary
Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the impacts on society and families?
Some people believe that the increased use of technology in education is beneficial, while others argue that it can have negative effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.
Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sport activity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Young people have attitude and ideas different from that of their parents and grandparents. How do these attitudes differ between young people and their parents and grandparents? In your opinion, do you think it would cause problems?
You have invited to your friend’s wedding, which will take place in another country next month. Write a letter to the couple and say that you cannot attend.
Explain why you are unable to come. Invite them to visit you after the wedding. Describe some activities you can do together when they visit.
The old generation often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young people to prepare for modern life. To what extent do agree or disagree?
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templetion between 1990 and 2005.
4. Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is beter to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
some people believe that having fewer children is the best way to preserve the world's limited resousers. others believe that technology is the answer and that population control is unncessary. disscuss both views and give your opinion
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantage and disadvantages of this?
ou have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain the important event
• apologise for the situation
• suggest a new arrangement
Aircart have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plant hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it Discuss both view and give your opinion
In many country, people have health problems because they choose to live in an unhealthy way. Why do you think that people choose to live in an unhealthy way. What can be done about this problem.
You have received a letter from your neighbour complaining about noise from your house/flat.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
explain the cause of the noise
apologise for the noise
describe what action you will take to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have found an interesting website. Write a letter to your friend to tell about the website.
In your letter, you should:
• describe what the website is
• explain why the website is interesting in
• tell how this website will help him/her.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differeces. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Modern forms of communications such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent to do agree or disagree”
Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young peple should have freedom to choose the career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that social network sites such as fb have had a huge negative impacts on both individuals n society. To what extent do you agree.
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child’s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
ou 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