Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas, and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recessions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that governments should ensure that their people stay healthy, others think it is the responsibility of the individuals. Discuss both sides of the argument and provide your opinion.
The cost of air travel has fallen in recent years. Do you believe this is a positive or negative development? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software, videos, or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the major problems that today’s government faces is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. How can this be achieved? Discuss and give your opinion.
Successful sports professional can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professionas. Some people think this is guppy justified while other think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Last Friday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plate. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
• Where and when you lost your bag
• What your bag looks like
• What its content were
The two given pie charts illustrate the statistics of a study about the preference of boys and girls for leisure activities.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
In most part of the world, the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. In the form of an assignment, discuss the main traffic problems in your country, their causes and possible solutions.
In some countries, air travel has become a much cheaper form of transport than in the past. Some people say this is a positive development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There is construction taking place near your home and the noise is disturbing you.
Write a letter to your local council. In the letter,
Describe the construction
Explain why the construction is a problem for you
Say what you would like them to do about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Cutting down forest is a environmental threat, yet, this is still happening at a great rate around the world. Why do you think forests are being destroyed? Are there any benefit from the destruction of forests
In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing, and people wear similar clothes. Is it a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
Some parents prefer to have their children be raised by their grandparents. Some prefer to raise them on their own. Which would you prefer and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighbourhood, this should be the residents’ responsibility, while others think it should be the government’s duty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter:
•explain your interest in the course
•describe your problems
•find out if a refund is possible
There is an increasing trend that many parents tend to educate their children at home rather than send them to school. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
The flow chart shows "trampling", the negative effect of tourists walking in the countryside for the environment. Summarize the informtion by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people participate in extracurricular activities such as volunteering in charitable events or joining dance groups to gain more knowledge and experience others simply focus on their goals such as academic subjects or work which do you think helps in improving a person's knowledge and experience? use specific reasons and details to support you answer
Students should have a part-time job to help pay for their education while attending college. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that protecting the environment os the government responsibility. Others believe that every individual should take responsibility for it discuss both views and give your opinion
You have enrolled for a diploma course in a university in Australia. You want to postpone your joining date by two weeks. Write a letter to the authority concerned requesting for a favour. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain the circumstances forcing you to ask for a postponement
say what action you would expect the authority to take to help you
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris´s parents. In your letter
- say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
- explain why you won´t be able to attend the party
- give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
YOU ARE GOING TO STUDY IN A COLLEGE IN THE UK NEXT YEAR. YOU WOULD LIKE TO LIVE IN A COLLEGE HALL OF RESIDENCE.
WRITE A LETTER TO THE COLLEGE GIVING YOUR ACCOMODATION REQUIREMENTS.
YOU SHOULD OUTLINE WHAT YOUR ROOM AND FOOD NEEDS ARE AND ALSO ASK
WHAT ALTERNATIVES ARE AVAILABLE IF THEY CANNOT PROVIDE WHAT YOU WANT.
Computers and museums Have made it impossible for Office workers to do much of their work from home Instead of working in office every day. Work from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employees. Do you agree or disagree?
some people say that what individua;s do to protect cannot make difference, others say that individuals can protect environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You would like to do some voluntary/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/unpaid work at the museum
Describe some skills and qualities that would be useful
Give some details of when would you be available for work
New parents should attend parenting courses to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Environmental problems should be solved by the government instead of individuals and private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing Task 1:
You wish to apply for a new training programme that is sponsored by your company.
Write a letter to your manager:
• Explaining about the training program
• Explaining why it is important to your work
• Requesting him for approving your time off
Start your letter with Dear Sir/Madam,
Some people say that a person’s success is as a direct result of the way they were brought up by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
Many young people presently know more about international celebrities than famous people from their history. What are the causes? Give solutions to increase awareness of impactful people in history.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particu;lar species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
You have received a letter from your local library about a new history course they are
planning to run soon. Write a letter to the center. In your letter
• Find out more about the course
• Ask about the requirements for the course
• Ask about the course fees
There are more cars on the roads these days and more accidents are happening. As a result, some politicians have suggested that people should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do these outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parent’s house as long as possible. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard
nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline and
- Explain what happened.
- Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it.
- Find out what they are going to do about it.
Some people work for the same organization all their life. Others think that it is better towork for different organizations. Discuss both thiese views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, there has beeenan increase in the number of parents who are choosin to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Some poeple say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say tha it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes. Others, howevere think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The given bar chart how many residents in UK spend their money in three categories (Food and drinks, Resturants and hotels, Entertainment) during 2004.
As air travel has become cheaper, more and more people are travelling abroad for their vacations instead of visiting places in their own country. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this?
You recently organized an all day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
1) say what the participants liked about the hotel.
2) explain why they were unhappy about the food.
3) suggest what the manager should do to improve the food for the future.
write at least 150 words.
you do not need to write any adresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Aircarf have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same styles as older houses. Others believe that the local council should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Because of falling birth rates adn better health care, the world's population is getting steadily older and this trend is going to cause serious problems for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?