In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owners can decide on the style of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks?
What is your opinion of the custom of tipping? What are the positives and negatives? If you are in a foreign country where tipping is customary, do you believe you should tip, even if it is not customary in your home country?
More and more families have computers in their homes. What advantages and disadvantages do home computers have for children? Should parents restrict the amount of time their children spend using the computer?
Many things that used to br done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does the development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people think that travelling to work and working in the company’s office building makes employees more productive. However, others agree that it is better for employees to work at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, the governments do not place importance on observing and controlling the design and construction of homes and apartments. What the disadvantages
There is a rising trend of people working from home. What are the causes of this trend, and what effects does it have on society?
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company
Your letter
▪️Introduce yourself
▪️Explain the situation
▪️Say what action you would like the company to take
Some people travel to foreign countries during their vacations. Others think that it is better to travel within their home countries. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples.
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computer, the internet and smartphone, more and more people are to starting to work from home. What are the advantage and disadvantages of this development.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
*Say where you think you left the papers
*Explain why they are so important
*Tell the manager what you want to him/her to do
Some people say it is important to keep you home and your workplace tidy, with everything organized and in right place. What is your opinion about this?
Your department needs you to work overtime on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Write an email to the Department Manager: Explaining why you can not work overtime on the weekend Asking for working from home and how you are able to handle that Stating what tools you need for your working from home Try to write a minimum of 50 words.
These days, many people prefer to eat ready meals rather than cook at home. Why has it happen? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Having conversation with people in your homeland with a foreign language can create social and functional issues. The following essay is going to discuss why it is problematic to have a foreign dialect and say why this happening can cause serious problems.
Children should never be educated at home by their parents do you agree or disagree ? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised that someone will help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available.
Today's young generation is facing many problems in school and at home. What are the problems? What can parents do to help their teenage children?
ou are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite her/him to the party. In your letter:
- Explain the reason for the party.
- Give the date and time of the party.
- Suggest that the classmate could bring to the party.
Some people think that children should be taught at school to recycle material and avoid waste. Other believe that should be taught at home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have found out that a building company is planning to build new houses close to your home. Write a letter to the manager of the construction company. In your letter
say how you found out about their plan
describe how you feel about the proposed development
explain what you hope the building company will do
Around the world it is likely that more adults will work from home and more children will study from home, as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accesible . Do you think this will be a positive or negative development.
You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time.
Write a letter.
Say which edition and when did the article appear
Explain why you lost contact with your friend
Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch
Some people think that cooking food at home is a wastage of time. They think that the fast-food restaurants have made modern living easy and less stressful. To what extent do you agree?
n1) Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
When it comes to workplaces, we normally think we have to go there to work. A lot of us commute to work every day. However, there are some people who work remotely at their homes or away from their offices. What do you think is the reason why some companies permit their employees to work this way?
the graph below shows in percentage terms the changing patters of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feaures and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teacher, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and work place tidy with everything organised and in the right place. What is your opinion about this.?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. WHy might be this case? Do you think this has positive or negative effect?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from the homes is recycled. They say that only way to increase recycling is for governmnets to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste ?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada 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
Apologize for the situation
Suggest a new arrangement
The line graph shows the percentage of people of different age groups and how they rate a set of factors in terms of importance when buying a new home. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Modern technology has made it possible for people to view exhibitions at home, so museum and art galleries will disappear soon. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you thinkthis is a positive or negative situation?
Schooling is no more necessary, since more and more information are accessible on the Internet, and student can study just as well at home. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from the home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase the recycling is for Governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Modern appliances in the home have become more common, leaving no doubt that advances in technology have improved our lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They ssy that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that not enough of wastes from homes is recycled. They say that that only way to increase recycling for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. Thy say that the only way
to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think
laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.Write a letter to the counsil.
Information technology enables peeople to do their work outside thier workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people say that eating out in restaurant is better for the individual and the family than cooking and eating at home. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend asked you for some help for the preparation of a party that he/she is going to throw at his/her home. Write a letter to your friend asking:
*What can you help with?
*What will you bring for the party?
*When you have time to help.
Begin your letter with:
Dear..........,
Write at least 150 words.
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for the company. And give your own opinion.
The best way to reduce, the amount of traftic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home to work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?