With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measure can be taken to deal with this problem?
Some believe the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently, abortion increased rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity (those teaching programs that involve the use of written materials, videos, televised lessons and the Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The practice of illegally hunting wild animals continues to cause concern in many countries, particularly developing countries. What are the causes of such hunting?
In many countries the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public spaces. many people believe that such a ban is jusitified. Do you agree or disagree?
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending in Springfield College in three years.
General Training
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:
•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 …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some believe colleges should focus on sports as much as they do on studies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When people grow older and cannot look after themselves anymore, is should be a legal requirement for a younger family member to support them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You will have a speech about your country on the international college event. Write a letter to the event’s planners about the following: -
Ask about the date of the event -
What speech you prepared/
why it should be interesting -
What equipment you will need for your speech
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believes that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both of the view points and give your own opinion.
Some students find more difficult to study at universities and colleges than schools. What are reasons for this situation? What are the solutions to solve this problem?
The first chart below shows the percentages of school-girls and boys who were at secondary school in four regions of the world in 2000. The second chart shows the percentages of college-aged men and women in higher education in the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 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
Now a lot of people in college are doing academic study. We should encourage them to learn vocational skills( like plumber and electrician ). Do you agree or disagree.
some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recucled . They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legalo requirement . To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste ?
Some college freshmen find that the courses they choose are not suitable for them. What are the causes of this?What can be done to solve the problem?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
•introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Topic: many people use distance-learning programs (study materials, the internet, and so on) to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (250-350 words)
Write a letter to your friend help him deciding whether to go to college or to try to get a job.
some people claim thatnot enough of the waste from homes is recycled.They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requrienment. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject applying for a job because of his/her age. Discuss positive and negative. Give your opinion.
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
With deforestation, urbanization and illegal hunting, may animal species be becoming endangered as they lose their habitat, and some are even to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
people attend college or university for many deference reasons ( for example, new experiences, carrer preparation, increase knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university.
You live in a room in college which you share with anohter student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accomodation officer at the college. I the letter,
- describe the situation
- explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
- say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animal? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
The charts show participation in sporting activities at RT college over a 35-year period and the number of cyclists at this college in 1995
Your find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter,
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
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.
Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages for their studies
The diagram below shows proposed changes to Sidborough College for its development into Sidborough University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending in Springfield college in three years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
People attend college or university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university?
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an appartment. You left the department in good condition but the landlord won’t return the deposit.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
-Explain why you are writing
-Ask for the return of your deposit
- Inform the landlord of possible legal action.
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development？
Some people believe that a college or university education should be aviable to all students. Others believe that higher education should be aviable only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Should parents be held legally responsible for the actions of their children. Do you agree with this opinion? Support your position with your own study, experience or observations.
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 what would be suitable for him/her
some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. they say that the only way to increasr recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. to what extent do you agree with this suggestion
📝 Some people think it is better for one single legal system throughout the world. Other say countries should have their own law. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people claim that not enough of waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase the recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle most of their wastes.
Some believe that studying at university or college is the best route to career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You live in a room in the college hostel which has severe problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super's permission for that.
Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter,
introduce yourself
describe the problems
explain what type of room you would prefer
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/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 study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people claim that not enough of waste from homesbis recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.