The first impression you have of a person is the best way to judge a person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Last month you had an overseas hoiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends.
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer.
In your letter
● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her
Some adopt the view that it is ideal to accept a bad situation, such as job dissatisfaction or a tiny budget, while others think that making an effort and improving such a situation are better. Both views of this argument will be discussed in the essay before my view on this matter is drawn in the end.
One of the major problems that face today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory houses for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects to make progress. Do you agree or disagree?
A local company has initiated a huge construction project near your house.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself;
• Explain that the works disturb you and your neighbors;
• Suggest solutions to the problem.
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
The world of work is changing rapidly working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the cause and solution.
some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that purpose of museums is the educate. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find job after graduation. What peoblem do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and society? Give reasons and make suggestion.
Some people think that all students should be required to study art and music in school. Others believe that it is not as important as other subjects like science and mathematics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(VMN)Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as Important to a child’ development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today´s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph shows the proportion of population aged 65 and over in major developed countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph compares four countries in term of banana prices between 1994 and 2004. Overall, the countries experienced different trends in the time period. While the costes in USA and Japan countries increased, the prices in Germany declined. And the prices in France kept unchanged. As the chart compares , Japan's costes started around 190 in 1994 , and sharply rose approximately 290 until 1995. Then plummeted 200 prices in 1996. After experienced fluctuations between 1996 and 2001, with 2,00 and 2,30 , finally coming to 1,60 in 2001. Starting from 2001 if experienced gradual increase reaching a peak in 2004 with more than 2,60. Regarding France's prices in 1994 until 1997 remain unchanged. After prices fluctuations from 1998 to 2004 with 1,60. Afterward the Germany prices slightly plunged around 1,30 in 1995. Then prices fluctuations from 1996 to 2001, and between 2002 and 2004 keet unchanged. The costes in USA gradually climbed 1,20 from 1994 to 1995. Then slightly declined 1,00 in 1997. Afterward the costes keep unchanged between 1998 and 2004.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of mobey. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You applied to a job, were offered the position, but have decided not to accept the offer.
Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed.
-In your letter: Explain the reason why you are declining the offer -Describe your reasons for staying with your current position
- Express your gratitude.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Ms. Barry,
Students in university should be specialized in one subject rather than to develop a wider range of knowledge in many different subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many children are encouraged by their parents to get a part time job in their free time. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam ‘. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Read the question below and write a letter. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter: say what the problem is describe the accommodation you thought you were getting ask the provider to solve the problem
you are going to move to a new company. you want to say goodbye to your colleagues in your present job.
write a letter to one of your colleagues. in your letter
- give details about the job you are going to do
- say when you are going to leave your present job
- suggest an idea for a goodbye party
write at leate 150 words
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
• Describe why you would be a good person for the role
• Describe any relevant experience you may have
A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued.
• Describe a similar situation that happened to you once.
• Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is whether there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. It is undeniable that the justice system has become an essential part of our life.
The pie chart below show the rebenue from 5 industries in Togo in 2000 and projections for 2050. SUmmarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Celebrities such as actors, athletes earn large salaries compared to other professionals. Some people consider this unfair, while others think that celebrities deserve to be paid a lot for the work they do. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion on the subject.
Universities should accept equal number of male and female student in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint? Q
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The charts show the qualities employers and employees think are important in job seekers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words.
You are temporarily moving to a new city for your job. You will be there for three months, and you would like to rent some accommodation for your stay. Write to an accommodation rental office. In your letter •Tell them how long you are staying. •Describe the type of accommodation you would like. •Explain what facilities you will need nearby.
The table illustrates the projected costings during the five years in American dollars for three environmental strategies for stable forestry, whilst the pie chart presents the anticipated expenses distributed by four sectors in the first year.
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. ,Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films, need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both· these,views and give your o�n .opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter,
Explain why you would like the job
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ.
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Write at lease 150 words.
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheapers clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
CATERING STAFF WANTED Are you free weekends from 20th June to 5th September? We need staff to serve food at events including family celebrations & business dinners. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Apply at: [email protected] Write an email applying for the job (170-200 words). Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both sides and five your opinion.
Study shows that many criminals have a low level education.For that reason, some people believe that the bast way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison, so that they can get a job when they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree?
Only formal exams, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students' true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving companies, factories and their employment to the countryside . Do you agree or disagree?
You left a jacket behind at a restaurant you went to recently.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
describe the jacket
explain when you visited the restaurant and where you were sitting
say want you want the manager to do.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You work a part-time job in a company, and the company posted an advert seeking a person for a full-time position. Write a letter to your manager requesting to apply for the advertised position. In your letter say
– Why do you want to apply?
– What are your future goals?
– Why would it be beneficial for the company?
The use of private cars dominates most large cities in the world, causing a negative effect on the quality of life for the majority of the people who live in these cities. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged, and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are leaving your current job to start a new position at another company. Write a letter to one of your colleagues.
•Describe your new job and the company.
•Say when you will be leaving your current job.
•Suggest a time for a farewell party.
Art classes,such as painting and drawing,are as importanrt to a child's development as other subjects,so it should be compulsory in high schools.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
'Telecommiuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?