Some people believe that people should be required to retire from their careers at a certain age. Others believe that people should be allowed to work as long as they like. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
The following charts contain information about the web browsers that were used to access Wikimedia in 2011 and 2012. Describe the main features and make a comparison .
ou bought a TV a week ago but
when you got home you
discovered it did not work
properly. You called customer
service to report the problem but
you have not yet received any
help.
Write a letter to the company and
in your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain the problem
• and state what action you
would like from the company
The internet and technology, like mobile phones and laptops, are connecting us to each other every hour of the day via networking sites and applications. Do you think it’s an advantage or disadvantage? Explain your answer. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
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?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
Health experts say that obese women and women over the age of 40 should not be given free fertility treatment (IVF) because they are more likely to experience health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, say why a driving license is advantageous. Recommend a driving school. Give any extra tips.
Youre is oh abing friend has asked r yo urternitu college project
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You pho0ned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the
● say what you would like the manager to do.
Some people say that history is one of the most important subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
•describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
•suggest when and where you could meet next
Some people believe that studying science or business related subjects in the university is more important that studying art related courses like literature. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people argue that to make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more affordable, they should be subsidised by the government. Others believe that it is better to tax unhealthy foods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people have vehicle free days where cars , motorcycles and bikes are banned. Only buses, and taxis are permitted. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familer with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store.
In your letter,
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
-Give details of your experience and qualifications
In the past, people wore clothes more closely related to their culture but today people are more likely to wear clothes from all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people argue that parents have the most important role in their child's development. However, others say that other factors like TV or peer groups have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation. However, you were not satisfied with some of the services provided.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to stay at the hotel – I was in town with my family
•describe the problems you faced during your stay – the equipments were not working and shower water was cold
•say what you would like the manager to do about it change or repair heater
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it was not working properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter 1. Introduce yourself 2. Explain the problem 3. State what action you would like from the company
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•say how important New Year is to people in your country
•describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
•explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
you would like to invite a friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
invite him to the event
explain why you think he would like this event
tell h other activities you can do
Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should:
• explain your travel plans
• describe the interesting places you plan to visit
• ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.
Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
•introduce yourself
•say why are you interested in this sports club
•ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
People likes to travel or work in the time between highschool and university studies. What ara the advantages and disadvantages
some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. other people think that, subjects like technology and science are more important than history Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it,
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You pho0ned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the
● say what you would like the manager to do.
All inventions and discoveries like the discovery of fire and electricity have impact on our lives so much so that people can no longer live without them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou had some photos of your family taken by a
professional photographer.
Write a letter to the
photographer. In your letter:
• Say that you liked their photos of your family
• Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event
• Give them the details of the event.
You have a spare room in your apartment that you would like to rent out to a student. Write a letter to the Student Accommodation Officer of local college.
In your letter, you should tell:
- where your apartment is located
- when the room will be available
- what your requirements for a student to stay there are
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear…,
You recently visited a store and did not like the customer service there. Write a letter to the store manager and say:
1) What was the issue there?
2) Why wasn't the staff helpful?
3)Suggest what can be done about it?
Your child is going on a trip to a nature reserve organised by a local youth club. The club leader is looking for parents to travel with the group and you will like to go.
Write a letter to the leader of the youth club. In your letter
Say why you want to go on the trip
Describe what you could do to help during the trip
Some people are of the opinion that women should play an equal role in police or military forces like the army. While others think that women are not suitable for these kind of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Public media like the internet, newspapers, radio and TV should be strictly controlled to restrict the kind of content they show nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Give details about your stay
Explain what you liked and what you didn't like about the hotel
Make suggestions for improvement
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
•state your reason for writing
•describe the problem and your concerns
•explain what you would like the Principal to do.
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter .Describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight •Explain how missing your flight affected you •Make it clear what you would like the airline to do
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about – what course you are doing now – why you are not satisfied with that course – what course would you like to change to.
Today’s fresh food like vegetables or fruits travels thousands of miles from the rural areas or farms before it reaches customers in cities or urban areas. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
The promoters of social media claim that they are connecting people and enabling people to share like never before. While critics claim that social media site often impinges up on one's privacy. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course.
Write a letter to the Head of Department to change your course. In your letter, explain:
what course you are doing now
why you are not satisfied with that course
what course you would like to change to
Write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take part-time course. Mention
- Qualification and work experience
-Details abut the course
-How this course will help you
The charts below show various reasons for either biking or driving to work. Summarize the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
What are not satisfied with the changing rooms in a sports center that you visit.
Write a letter to the sports center manager. In your letter:
-Explain the problem.
-Say how you feel about this problem.
- Say what steps you would like the manager to take.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntarylunpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntarylunpaid work,
in your letter
explain why you want to do voluntarylunpaid work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary or unpaid work.
you would like to do some voluntary or unpaid work at the Museum .
write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary unpaid work. in your letter explain
why you want to do voluntary work and the museum
describe some skills and equality you have that would be useful .
give details of when you would be available for work .