You recently travelled to New York and you were completely dissatisfied with
the hotel service you stayed at. Write a letter to the hotel manager, in your letter:
• introduce yourself
• mention the problems you had at the hotel during your stay
• say what action you need the hotel manager to take
People can perform everyday task, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face to face. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole
Many people in the music business feel that illegal music sites on the internet are a serious threat to the industry and more should be done to prevent them from operating. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you.
Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you and explain: invitation
- Why are you taking a holiday?
- What is your holiday plan? Explain, simples/ future
- Why would you like him/her to go with you?
Nowadays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what has technology affected the types of relationship people make ? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph below shows the population size, brith rate and the death rate of England and wales from 1700 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Do you believe that professional athletes make good role models for young people? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own lmowl- edge or experience.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people believe that students should only study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as science and technology, and that subjects like art and literature are a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Now a days food has become easier to prepare. Has this improved the way people live? Give reasons for your answer with your own experience and examples?
Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Topic 11: Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the furture , nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, young people communicate with friends and family through mostly social network sites, rather than other ways of communication like talking on the phone or face to face. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give some reason for your answer.
There is a considerable amount of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having other undesirable effects on people's health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? there is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and example to support your position.
Some people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe that it’s good to have friend who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realised that you will not be able to go. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- cancel the meeting with friend and apologize.
- explain why you will not be able to meet him
-suggest where and when you could see each other
Governments should fund scientific research rather than commercial organisations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Some people argue that governments should provide free university education for all citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
“Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the internet has made face-to-face communication less important and has led to increased social isolation. Others argue that the internet has improved our ability to stay connected with friends and family, making us less isolated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In the furture, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The table below shows the top ten countries with the largest population in 2019, and how it is projected to change by 2100.
Some people believe that universities shold only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people say that teaching adults is more fruitful than teaching kids in that it helps with your personal growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use personal experience and references to strengthen your arguments.
Some people argue that we have to think twice before deciding to eat fast food because of some health problems it may cause, while others believe that this kind of food is a good choice for those with a very busy life. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not fuction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss tge advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this happen? Is it a positive or negative trend?
in many countries today people in cities either leave alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is it a positive or negative trend?
Employers should give staff at least four weeks holidays a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own countries. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relavant evidence
‘Tourism is always a force for good which enables people of different countries to understand each other.’ To what extent do you agree with this idea? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
According to a recent study, the more time people use the internet, the less time they spend with real human beings. Some people say that instead of seeing the internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world wide, we should be concerned about the effects this having on social interactions. To what extent do you agree with this?
If you answer the question, “Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?“, with a Yes, then you have to present more advantages than disadvantages. Conversely, if you choose to go with a No, then you have to include more arguments for disadvantages compared to advantages.
Globalization is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Steve no copyright)
write a letter to the manager of the taxi company to complain aboit the problem faced with the taxi service used by you.
when and where you used the taxi
describe a problem you have faced?
what do you expect the manager to do?
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarket have the responsibility to reduce the amount of psckacking of goods others augur that customer should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Academic Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world-wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in toady's society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
With the growing population in cities, more and more people live in homes with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters.<br>
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that offenders should be put in prison. Others, however, believe that providing offenders with education and training is more effective than putting them in prison. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
With more and more people communicating via computers and mobile telephones. There is a real danger that we are losing ability to communicate with others face-to-face. To what extent you agree or disagree?
It is important for all the cities and towns to have large outdoor , such as parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that people behave differently when they wear different clothes, while others do not believe that clothes influence the way people behave. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
* describe some possible dasadvantages
* say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.