These days more and more people are going to other counties for significant periods of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are going on a short training course at a college in Greenmount, Northern Ireland. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
say when you will need it
You have spent a month with your friend who lives in other country. Returning home you haven’t found your disc with photos from your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Thanks him for the holiday;
• Explain that you have lost the disc with photos;
• Give instructions of how to send you the photos.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
You are a student living in university accommodation. The heating has not worked for some
time. Write a letter to the management. In your letter Explain why you complain;
Describe the problems
Tell what you want them to do
Money is important in most people's lives. Although some people think it is more important than others. What do you feel are the right uses of money? What other factors are important for a good life? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
It is better for students at university to live far away from home than to live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
· thank him for the invitation
· mention why you can not attend the birthday party
· offer to meet him some other day
Many argue that computers have become more of an obstacle than an aid today, while others believe that it has become a crucial part of their both personal and professional lives. discuss both views and give your opinion
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.
People are living longer. Some people think that it causes big problems. Others, however, think that the aging population has many advantages for business, government, and society in general. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Now, many scientific institutes conduct research on live animals. Some people regard it as cruel and unnecessary while others believe it is justified in the interest of human welfare. Discuss the two views and give your reasons. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People, who go to live in other countries, should follow the customs and traditions of the new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the proportions of English men and women of different ages who were living alone in 2011. The pie chart compares the numbers of bedrooms in these one-person households.
Many people, including highly influential people, turn to spirituality at some point (juncture) in life. What do you think are the reasons? How does their inclination to spirituality affect their lives?
We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in term of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays, we can watch entertainment performance on the screen (laptops, tablets) and no need to watch it live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disavdantages to living in a house compared with living in an apartment
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period 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 advantages and disadvantages of living and studying abroad
Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities. What problems people experience in big cities? Should government encourage people ti move to smaller towns?
The graph below give the information about the percentage of people living in Australia who were born in Asia, the UK, and other regions
People living in the twenty-first century have better standards of living than people who lived in the past. To what extent [completely/ absolutely --- partly/ somehow] agree or disagree?
Attending a live performance is more enjoyable than watching television. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people prefer to live in an extended family where a number of different generations live together. Others prefer to live in a small, nuclear family. List some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in a large, extended family.
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in different continents.
In many places, people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
some experts belive that when a country is already rich,any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people living in Australian cities who bought and drank coffee and tea in the last 4 weeks.
Write a letter to the local council about the problem of the road near your house
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Explain when you want him to do
In many parts of the world, children's lives were very different from today. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of life for children in the past?
Some people aim to achieve balance between their work and other part of lives, but few achieve it. What is the reason behind this? What are the solutions to tackle this problem?
In some countries, more and more adults choose to continue to live with their parents after they graduate and have found jobs. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
In Britian, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. who do you think should pay for this care? the government or families?
Some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the consquences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantacges of this outweigh the disadvantages?
in some countries, more and more people research the history of the buildings where they live in. what are the reasons. how can people research this
Many people prefer to live in a city. What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in the city compared with living in the country? What is your view on this? What do you prefer? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people think that all children should learn about history at school. Others however, believe that other subjects are more relevant to children's lives today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have seen an advertisiment in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look for their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parnets. 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
"Some people believe that technology has made life easier, while others argue that it has complicated our lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion."
There remains a controversy whether it is advisable for youngsters to perform voluntary tasks during their spare time. I am in all agreement that this will be advantageous for both students’ self-development as well as social living standards.
A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say
– Explain why you would like to work in his/her country
– Describe your skills and experience
– Ask for some information about working in his/her country
In many part of the world, there are now multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? DO you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The news media have too much influence on peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that living in a high-rise apartment block is a lonely experience because there is no community spirit. Others say that people who live in high-rise apartments have a much better sense of community than those who live in houses. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keeping livestock, such as cows, has a significant impact on the environment. This has led some people to argue that eating meat should be illegal. To what extent do you agree or disagree that eating meat should be illegal?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help 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 in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
RR) It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
It was predicted that people living in the twenty-first century would have more free time than ever before because of improvements in technology. To what extent has this prediction come true?
Some people believe that arts such as painting and music do not improve people’s lives and therefore government should not spend money on them. Instead the government should spend money on science and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
some people think that zoos are crual and should be clouse down. others belive that zoos are useful in different ways.discuss both views and give your opinion?