ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 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 should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
Government give lots of support to artists, even though some people believe it is a waste of money that could have been spent better elsewhere. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
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
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that young people have little leisure time for themselves and are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies from parents and teachers.
Nowadays, many people have to work longer time, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons? What can employees do to make their life easier?
The diagrams below represent the modifications that have occured at Queen Mary Hospital since its building in 1960.
A friend of yours is coming to stay at your house for a week while you are away on holiday. They have not stayed at your house before.
Write a letter to your friend so that you can prepare them for their stay. In your letter:
Remind him/her about your holiday dates
Tell him/her what tasks need to be done in your house
Explain what he/she can do during the day in your town
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
n many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some people believe that children who are given pocket money every week have less problems managing money when they become adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome companies have uniforms for their employees which must be worn when they are at work. What are the advantages for a business of having a uniform and are there any advantages of having uniform for their staff?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
APPLICATION LETTER TOPIC . You 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
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960,1980 and 2000.
You are staying in an alien country. You have recently received a letter from your wife in which she has complained of your son's activities. Write a letter to your son to counsel him. In your letter, write: what you came to know about his behavior why you are upset about such activities what kind of behavior you are expecting from him
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Write an essay expressing your point of view.
Society is becoming obsessed with material goods like fast cars, designer clothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about the important tjibgs and that is why divorse rates are so high and family bonds are not strong anymore:our value system is disintegrating. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people tink that men and women have different qualties, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearence of their pupil, while other scholls have a very relaxed dress code. What are advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits id society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
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?
As a esult of electronic inventions,people do less physical activity and this is having a negative effective on health. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Robots and artificial intelligence re being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
In some countries today, many people decide to have their first child when they are older. What are the reasons? Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. other people say that comuters have made life more complex and stress full What is your opinion. Use specific reasons for your answer and example .
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
It is important for childrean to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australia magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
-explain why you would like the job
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are theadvantages and disadvantages for the child having a large number of toys?
Some people think that giving children a certain amount of money every week will help them have fewer financial problems in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age of groups. however sharing a personal information on social media websites does have risks. do the advantages of social media otweigh the disadvantages?
artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity.some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas.ato what extent do you agree or disagree?
There have been some problems with the public transport you use to commute daily.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company.
In your letter:
describe the problems
explain how these problems are affecting you and others
suggest what could be done about it
Humans have made a great technological process in the last hundred years. However, this progress has negative effects on people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the culture of different countries are becoming increasingly similar, so there is no point for people to go travelling abroad for they could have the same experience at home. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that social networking websites such as facebook and instagram, have had a huge negative impact on both individual and society. To what extent do you agree?
In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. Why is this happening? What measures could be taken to ensure they do not disappear?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages? (Anelya1)
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours.
In your letter:
• explain the reason for the noise
• apologies for the noise
• describe what action you will take
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Not enough students around the world choose to study science. What are the reasons for these? What impact does this issue have on the society?
You have been invited to talk about your country at the international meet at an American college. Write a letter to the secretary of the International community.
You should write :
1. Accept the invitation and find a suitable date.
2. Discuss what you should talk about
3. Ask if you require any instrument.
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some school have restricted the use of mobile phones. Do you think this is a negative development or a posititve one?
people now have freedom to live and work anywhere in the world due to the development in the communication and transportation. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
some people belive that it is the best to encorage children to have a healthy diet at school while others belive that parents should be the ones to teach children to have a healthy diet. discuss both view and give your opinion.
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people get into debt by buying things they dont need and can't afford. What are the reasons of this behavior? What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?