The cost of living is usually higher in cities compared to towns or rural areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a high-cost urban area?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a
new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which
disturbs you. You have not yet met the neighbor.
Write a letter to the new neighbour. In your letter:
• explain the situation
• describe why it bothers you
• suggest a solution
Some people belive that universities should only accept students with high marks. Others think that students of all ages and ability levels should be able to attend. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
Mrs Barrett, An English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for some 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
Do you prefer living in an urban or rural area? State your preference and give reasons to why you feel that way?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
you recently ordered something online. When the delivery came it was not complete. write a letter to the company to explain what you ordered and what is missing, explain the importance of missing item, ask for replacement item.
You had something delivered to your home. You now realise the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item. Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
• give details of the delivery
• describe what was damaged
• say what you would like the manager to do
People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People today are surrounded by advertisement. This both affects what they think is important to them and is negative in their lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the places visited by different people living in Australia
Here’s a sample General Training question: Question: Some people believe that it is better to live in a small town, while others think that living in a big city is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people belive that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue tht it is better to try and improve such situations Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Foreigners have a tendency to live in the rural area. Give the pros and cons of this and relevant exapmles to support.
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in? Give reasons for your answer and invlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher near to whereyou live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter:
• say how you came to know about him/her
• explain why you want to learn
• ask what help they can offer.
it is important for peole to take risks, Both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
You live in a block of flats, your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• Suggest what you want the landlord to do.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reach this?
You have bought a toy online. On delivery, you found that it has some issues. Write a letter to the manager of the toy company and express your dissatisfaction. In your letter:
Give details of the toy you have purchased.
Tell them why you think the toy is faulty.
What do you want the comapny to do about that.
Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
there is a public park near where you live. you have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. write a letter to local newspaper. in your letter
Write a 250-word essay on the following topic (vocabulary is on the page 8): It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and personal lives. Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows the production of olive oil. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Human activities have had a negative effect on ecosystem, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this can not changed while others feel that we can still take action to protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people dislike changes in their society and in their own lives, and want things to stay the same. Why do some people want things to stay the same? Why should change be regarded as something positive? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
some people belive that public health that government duties but some people believe that is own health for everyone. Discuss both of views
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the uniersity where you studies. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email. describe wher you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation warm him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation You do not need to write any addresses.
Analysts tell us that many people feel stressed and think they have insufficient control over thier live. What problems do such feeling causes for people ? What remedies should you suggest ?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large cities where they only know a few people in their are. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community.
You are planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some
sightseeing while you are there.
● Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
● Explain the purpose of the trip
● Ask about thing to do and see in the city
● Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
The news media have become too much influential in people lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think cities are the best place to live. Orthers prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a 150 word letter to a family who are looking for some one to live with them and take care of six year old.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantages of having en ageng population outweigh the disadvantages.
The main aim of scheme should be to improve the people's lives . To which extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
“Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Write a letter of complaint about late delivery to the website where you ordered an item. In the letter, you should tell:-
- What item did you order?
- Why and when did you order that item?
- How would you like them to resolve this issue?
In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out bout the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Question: In order to alive traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportlong. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
It is becoming more and more difficult to scape the influence of the media in our lives. Dicuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media-rich society. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do yoy think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages ?
Modern lifestyles are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Some people think the changes have been postitive, while others believe they have been negative. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.
In some people countries adult are living with their parents after graduation or even after finding a job.Do there advantages outlay disadvantages?
The most effective way to solve city traffic and transport problems is to encourage people from the cities to live in the suburbs or the countryside . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries,people are now living longer than ever before. some people say ageing population create problems for government.Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having angeing population outwight the disadvantages.
The chart below shows the percentage of people born in and outside of Australia living in cities, towns, and rural areas in 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features of the graph and make comparisons where relevant.
YOu are going to another country to study. u wud like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who
lives there for some help.
write a letter to this friend. in your letter:
1. give details of your study plans.
2. explain why you want to get a part-time job.
3. suggest how your friend could help you find a job: