A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the invitation
● explain why you cannot come
● ask him about another time to visit
Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisation. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need.Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products.Discuss both view and give your opinion. Hà Vy
The given bar chart compares frequency of using Internet by seperate categorie of people in terms of age in UK druing a period of 4 years between 2003 and 2006.
Some people think that schools should switch from print textbooks to digital textbooks on tablets, while others disagree. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.
Theoretical subjects such as mathematics and philosophy are taught in universities but students prefer more practical subjects such as accounting and computer programming. Some people believe theoretical subjects should be abandoned in universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the number of medals won by the top five countries in the summer and winter Olympics.
Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means; others believe that these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people think secondary school students should learn international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable time. Discuss both views ang give your opinion
Some businesses observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack the interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solutions can help address this problem?
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
Nowadays, people tend to wear Western-style clothes rather than traditional clothes. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
People should never eat meat because raising animals for human consumption is cruel. 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.
The chart below shows information about the problems people have when they go to live in other countries. Integration problems for people living abroad
: For many , shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others . People , however, in the past mostly visited shopping malls when necessary . To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?
Some people say that advertising is extremely sucessful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that competition at work, at school, and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more rather than compete against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opi
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved cospommunication technology and tranrt. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
“Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it better to invest in preventative measures” To what extent do you agree
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. in what ways technology has effected the types of relationship people make. Is this a positive or negative development
Some people think that food is one of the most fundamental economic products and should be mostly produced by each country for its own consumption, with only minimal export of products to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Some people think that it is effective for students to study in a group at school, while others think it is better to study alone. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the study of science should be mandatory in schools, whereas others argue that it is unnecessary . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Wht might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge fo its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The street where you live is in poor condition. Write a letter to local City Council in your letter you
Explain the situation
Explain the likely consequence
Describe the change you expect to occur
Some people think that a holiday (vacation) should always involve doing something new and adventurous. What is your opinion about this ? Give reasons of your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience and knowledge
Some people believe that the world is much less safe today than it used to be. There are still many wars being fought, and high-tech weapons are sold openly to any country that wants to buy them. in cities, violent crime is increasing every year. It is not a very safe world in which to bring up children. Do you agree or disagree? give reasons for your answer.
some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. Why do think this is happening? do you think this is a postive or negative development?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to study
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as thier hobbies or interests, and whether they are married or single. some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. others disagree. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write a letter to your friend. In your email,
recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
explain how your friend could learn this sport
suggest that you both learn this sport together
Some people think that success in life coms from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
some people believe that allowing children to make choice on everyday matter (such as food, clothes and entertainment ) is likely to result in a society of individuals who are we think about their own wishes. other people believe that is it important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them discussed but these views and give your opinions
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise 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 countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average person.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that children should be taught to competitive in school. Others however, think cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both views/sides/points.
The given line graph illustrates the proportions of Australian exports to four different countries over the period from 1990 to 2012.
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that occasion like Valentine's day is purely commercial occasion. Others say these occasions are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
television has destroyed communicatio among friends and family. Do you agree and disagreewith the statement above? Give advantages and disadvantages of the t.v . include relevenmt example as well.
some people believe that online leanring is more effecvtive and conveninet, while others argue that traditional classroom learning is still the best approach . Discuss both views and give your opinion
In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food,clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make dicisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. others ‚however, believe that school is the palce to learn this. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In the developed world, average life expectency is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society ? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging population.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
-Give details of your stay
-What were the high & low points of the hotel
-What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
When families have a meal together it is considered social activity. Do you think eating together is important to people in your country