Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea ora waste of time?
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restriction on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Older generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thought and behaviour. Most people argue that these are not helpful for younger generations to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the times fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society How can we create an ideal society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience. and spend 40 minutes on this task
Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful. Write to him/her and say
– Suggest a product and explain what is good about it.
– Tell him/her about the product in your country.
– Advise what he/she should do with this product.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why he/she would not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...................,
It is said that it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof. What’s your opinion? Use your specific reasons and examples to support your idea. You should write about 250 words.
Many people say smoking should be banned and some say it is not a good idea. What is your opinion on this? Use your own experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant experiences.
Some parents think that helping their children with homework is a good idea others believe that children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Your employer is considering ways to adjust work hours and reduce them overall. You have been asked to provide suggestions on how to implement this change. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:
– Explain why you think reducing work hours is a good idea.
– Suggest how the work hours could be reduced.
– Describe how these changes could benefit the company.
It is better for the students to live away from the home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents. To what extent you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own
Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and employers do to reduce the problem? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many people believe in the idea of school children wearing a school uniform, but should teachers as well be required to conform to a dress code? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, picture, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
Some people suggest that workers over 50 are not open to changin ideas and technologies in the modern workplace and that younger workers are preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this perspective?
Some people argue that governments should spend more money on developing bullet and metro rail facilities, while others support the idea of spending money on upgrading current public transport system. discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this idea.
In the past, when students didi 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 shouls use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say they would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for them
suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them
Some people think that it is a good idea of all employees to wear a uniform at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and:
•Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian in your letter
-describe what you like about the library
-say what you don’t like
-make suggestions for improvements
Some people believe that vertical city in people work and live in a tall building is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss both views and express your opinion.
More and more women go out to work. It is the government's responsibility to subsidise them and provide free staffs and facilities to care for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Nowadays congestion and Traffic jams are a common and major problem in most cities. Some people believe it is a good idea to construct wider roads to resolve this issue. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be the solution, in our opinion?
16.Throughout the history, people dream to live in a perfect society while they haven’t agreed how the ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? What can people do to achieve an ideal society?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to colledge
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Artists need an certain amounts of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should gave total freedom to express any thought and ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In developing countries, some people believe that governments should give people access to new technology in order to improve their lives, while others think governments should offer free education. Discuss both ideas and give your own opinion.
Is it better to take a gap year to travel or to go straight to university? Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?
In your opinion, do you think that all children should be taught in a school environment? Say why you think home-schooling would not be a good idea and also point out some benefits for this chosen form of education.
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open-there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Some people believe that a gap year between school and university is a good idea, while others disagree strongly. Consider both sides of this debate and present your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 word
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
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have been assigned to give a networking presentation with your colleague from a different office, who you met last year. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
· Inform your colleague that you will be working together
· Provide your initial ideas on the networking presentation
· Ask for a time to meet and practice the presentation
It is better for college students to live on campus than live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree with this idea?
Some people believe it is a good idea to socialize with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Others think it is important to keep work-life completely separate from social life. This essay will discuss both views and present my opinion.
You recently recived a letter from a friends asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Writing a letter to this friend. Hn your letter
. say why he/sshe would not enjoy going to college
. explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
. suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers.Why do they do this?Do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people?
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new start-up business. Write a letter to him and say
- What is your opinion on his new business idea
- What have you decided on this matter
- What are the reasons for your decision
People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the time fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? How can we create an ideal society?
Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialize with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open, and there should be no control on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspaper, Internet) Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• say how you feel about the visit?
• suggest what you could do on his/her birthday?
• ask what your friend thinks of your idea?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….