You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
An increasing number of professional such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. what problem does this cause ? what can be done to deal with this situation ?
The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on. What are the causes of this situation ? What is the solution ?
Some young people are leaving the country side to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
Some people think that nuclear energy is better than other sources of power for meeting ever-increasing global needs. To what extent do you agree?
Many parents are unhappy because of the increasing amount of violence in their children by computer games, TV programs, and other leisure activities. How harmful are these for children? Discuss possible solutions.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this notion?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move regional areas outside large urban areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some cities, people prefer riding bicycles rather than drive cars. In some other cities, people choose to drive cars rather than ride bicycles. What are the reasons for their preferences? Which one do you think is a better development?
Some people believe that time spent on televiosion, video and computer games can be beneficial to children. Others believe this has a negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for
your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subjects. Other people think that international news as one of the school subjects. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your car is hired by a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a report to the company to explain it..
Write a letter to the company. In your letter, you need to explain the following:
when and where you hired the car describe how the accident happened what kind of action you took after the accident
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Opinions differ as to whether the nat
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing railway lines for very fast train between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Human 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?
It is importatnt for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
In many developing countries, there is a problem of declining quality of air and water. What are the causes of this and what measures could be taken to prevent this?
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation.
• explain why it bothers you.
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem.
Some say that because many people ar eliving much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Before students go to college, some students are encouraged to work or travel for a year, known as the gap year. Do you think this is a good idea?
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries paying for things using mobile phones (cell phone ) apps is becoming incresingly common . Does this development have more advantages or disavantages ?
Many shopping malls have been built in different countries all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for the local people?
Schools should teach children the academic subjects which have a close relationship with their future careers, so other subjects like music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people say that parents shoud encourage thier children to take parts in organized group activities in thier free time,others say that it's important for them to learn how occupay themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
you are looking for a full-time job. write a letter to an employment agency. in your letter:
Introduce yourself.
Explain what sort of job you would like.
Say what experience and skills you have
you should write at least 150 words you should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
* recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation
* warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Some people think that bicycles are an effective way to travel and bring many benefits to society. Others feel that bicycles create more problems than they solve. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts depict online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, electronic appliances and food were the most commonly purchased items online during both years. In 2005, electronic appliances were the top-selling product, accounting for 35 percent of online sales, followed by home furnishings at 22%. Food and beverages represented 22% of the total online market, whilst video games made up the smallest share at 18 percent. However, the trend shifted by 2010. Although electronic goods still made up a significant portion of sales at 30%, they were no longer the top-selling category. Food and beverages took the lead, comprising a percentage of 32% of total sales. Video games moved into third place, accounting for 23% of online purchases, while home furnishings dropped to the lowest position, representing just 15 percent. In summary, electronics was consistently represented as a key segment of Canada's online market throughout both years.
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
***Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.***
***Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.***
Today youth are unemployed even after completing their education. What are the reasons behind growing youth unemployment? What effects does it have? According to you how can this problem of youth unemployment be overcome?
Some people think that when recruiting, companies should aim to take on people who are innovative and able to work independently, while others consider that they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, many parents send their children to boarding schools . Why is it so? Is it a positive or negative development?
some prople think that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work. While some say the children in their families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parent’s absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own.
Some people argue that immigrants should adopt the local culture when immigrating to a new country. An alternative view is that they can adapt to a new environment by establishing a minority community. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realised
there were some problems with the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
•explain why you took the job
•describe the problems that you experienced
•suggest what could be done about them
You should write at least 150 words.
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. Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. 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.
In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What problems is this causing? What measures could be taken to counter this situation?
Some feel that individuals today spend too much time following political news while others feel politics deserves greater attention. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
It is important for children 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 behivour to children?
Opinion ”Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree.
Some people believe that the best way to deal with heavy traffic in city centers is for privately owned cars to be banned, others however, think this is an unrealistic solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that schools should reward students with the best academic results, while others believe it is more important to reward students who show improvement. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?