In recent years, many people have started working remotely from home instead of commuting to an office. Some people believe this shift improves work-life balance, while others think it reduces productivity and teamwork. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
State what your skills and experience are.
Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter
– Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help
– Explain how you could contribute to the project
– Mention the days and times when you are available.
some people think it is better to make more money rather than have free time, while other perfer to have more free time rather than making money. discuss both view and give your opinion.
People can perform everyday tasks, 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?
The chart below shows the different types of goods and services purchased online in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom in one year. Summaries the the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In today’s time the internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some people prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinion
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisThe two maps give information about the development of city hospital road assessment in 2007 and 2010. Overall, it can be clearly seen that there are various extended amenities built, such as a public car park and a bus stop in 2010. Moreover, there were two roundabouts constructed on Hospital Road to improve more effective traffic transportation. Firstly, there was a circular road added, which connected on the City Road and the Hospital Road, in 2010. By 2007, six bus stops were located surrounding the Hospital road, three each east and west. However, bus station was constructed on the west of its road, and car park, located on the east side allowing both public and staff parking, was changed to accept just staff in 2010. Furthermore, there was another roundabout added, connecting the Hospital Road and the Ring Road. The Ring road, surrounding the city hospital, had public car park built on the east side in 2010. ons where relevant
Question: The chart below shows the results of a survey people coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities
The top priority of businesses is making monet, and they do not need to have social responsbilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
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 the advantages and disadvatages of working and living in a foreign country.
some poeple work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think thst it is better to work for different organisations. discuss both these view and give your opinion.
Some people think that educated people are more valuable than people who have learned skills through experience. Do you think that educated people are the most valuable for society? What kinds of skills can people learn trough experience that can benefit society?
It is recommended by some lawmakers to punish the parents in place of their children who have commited less serious crimes like disorderly conducts or theft. They say that this will force parents to become more responsible in taking care of their children. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
sMany people believe that individuals over 65 should not be allowed to continue working. Others think that people should be allowed to work for as long as they choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The pie chart shows how dance classes are positioned in Australian town while the bar chart compares various kinds of dance classes which are being attended by young people.
You have recently landed in a foreign country on a work visa and need information about the place in and around the city. Write a letter to the relocation assistance provider seeking help and in your letter,
Write why you are writing the letter
What kind of information you want
How and by when you can get the requested information
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
. explian why getting a job is good idea for him/her
. suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her
You visited a hotel during your holidays, You were greatly impresses. Write a letter to the hotel authorities thanking
them for the service and facilities provided to you.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this apartment, and you find it very difficult to work. 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 work
• Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unabled to continue doing this work. Write a letter to your manager of the organization where you have been working.
describe the work you have been doing.
explain why you can no longer do this work.
recommend another person choice interested in the work.
machine translation is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans . Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like soccer while other people believe that taking part in individual sports is better, like tennis or swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Do you think that business should Hire employees who would spend their entire lives working for the company. Explain why you agree or disagree
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time 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 - it is a new experience where you can enjoy the nature, example
* describe some possible disadvantages - sleeping at night is bit scary because of the animals
* say whether you would like to go to camping with your friend this summer - I'd like to join with you to go for a camping in coming summer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
The diagram below gives information about the process of making potsThe diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute infromation on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts
teelevision is dangerous because it destorus family life and any sence of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy consumption of the UK in two years
You wish to apply for a new college course but need clarification on the cost, duration, and subjects listed on the website. Write an email to the admissions office asking for more details
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.Write to a real estate agent and:
explain why you want to move.
mention what location would you prefer.
describe the accommodation type that you need.
Some businesses now say that no-one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree with this?
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
*Mention about the current sport facilities available
*What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
*How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group
Detailed descriptions of crimes in newspapers and TV can have dire consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted in media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of the amount of time you need
•suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Printed materials are disappearing, and more and more E-publications are taking over. What are some of the advantages of E-publications.
working patterns has changed a lot. Now many people work online from home. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this way of working.
In today’s society, both Western medicine and traditional complementary forms of medicines’ are now widely known and used. The effectiveness of these kinds of treatment is determined by the patient’s mental attitude towards it. To what extent you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of the day working adults spent doing different activities in a particular country in 1958 and in 2008.
Students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interest in helping
Give details suitable past experience
Suggest ways you might help with the event
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for e.g. working for a charity improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports even though others claim they should have the freedom to choose a sport of their liking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and cociety. To what extent do you agree?
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebra;ng New Year in different countries.
Write a le@er 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 celebra;ons in your country
In many part of the world there is continues coverage of sport on television. some people believe this discourages the younge from taking part in any sport themselves. discuss this view and give your own opinion.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
•say which part-time course you booked
•explain why you need to cancel your booking
•ask about booking a different course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
An increasing number of people are choosing to change careers during their working ives and some even do so more than once. what reasons might people have to change careers? Do you think this is a positive or negative development for society?
You rent an apartment and recently a new neighbor has moved in who lives above you. They are making a lot of noise and this is disturbing you.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Explain why it is disturbing you so much
Tell your landlord what you would like him/her to do about it