new technologies and ways of buying and selling are transformaing th elives of costumers. to waht extand do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. 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.
do you agree or disagree with the following satement ? most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future . use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home ,leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweight the disadvantages?
A friend, who lives abroad, has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
thank him/her for the invitation
explain why you cannot come
give him/her other news
Genetically engineered food is an important issue in modern society. Some people think that it will improve people's lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised fro someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter
- Suggest how you could help her in her home
- Say why you would liek to do this work
- Explain when you will and will not be available
Write a letter to your frind who lives in aqnother country and in your letter:
a. Invite him to a public event in your country
b. Describe the public event.
c. Explain about other plans you have for your friennd when he will visit.
It is important for people to take risks, both in professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantage of taking risks outweight the disadvantages.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our lives generally more comfortable but traditional values & customs have been lost & this is a pity. To what extend do you agree.
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gilding fo mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend?
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay wit him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
*Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Mrs BARETT, 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
Consider the question below and write an essay between 250-350 words. Communication and information flow have changed dramatically since the middle of the 20th century. Challenges presented by modern communication channels and media have influenced our lives in many ways. Is Access to the internet a basic human right?
One of your friend lives in another country. You want to spend time working in that country. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter, you should:
•describe why you want to work in that country;
• tell him/her about your skills and experience;
• ask some questions related to work (wage, salary)
Modern technology has more negative effects on our lives than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people enjoy change and look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to remain the same and do not like any changes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The number of living traditional lives in the world’s rainforests is decreasing. Within a few decades the last of these indigenous tribes may have disappeared forever. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to prevent it from happening?
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you
would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
apologise for not meeting him/her
explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
suggest a time and place to meet in the future
Many people now undertake extreme activities. Why do people risk their lives in this way and do you think it's a good trend?
It is important for people to take risk, in both their professional lives and personal lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
Celebrities’ Private Lives Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just been promoted at work. Write your friend, who lives in a different city, a letter. In your letter:
Tell them about the benefits of the new role
Tell them about the new challenges
Asked them if they have changed jobs too
Celebrities are complaining about their personal lives being exposed through many means by the media. People say they should accept it as a part of their fame. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter,
say how you came to know about him/her
explain why you want to learn this language
ask what help he/she can offer
Road accidents are more frequent these days and claim many lives each year. As a result, some people suggest that drivers should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single driving test, to improve the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that dangerous criminals should spend their rest of their lives in prison, while others think that everyone deserves a second chance and that these offenders should be reintegrated into society. What is your opinion?
Some people think that new technology always improves the lives of workers. Other people believe that it results in disadvantages for workers. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
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
You are going to another country to study. You would 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
- give detail of your study plans
- explain why you want to get a part-time job
- suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Social media is having a negative impact on people's lives nowadays. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Support your answer with reasons and examples.
You are going to another country to study. You would 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,
give details of your study plans
explain why you want to get a part-time job
suggest how your friend could help you find a job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Media is increasing in famous people who have ordinary background. Why do you think people interest in lives of famous people? Do you think this is a good why?
Some say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time , because it has no direct connection with people's lives . To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .
Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding cahnge. Others, however think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
It is important for people to take a risk both in their professional lives and in their personal lives. Do the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
2.Is it better for people to live in the same place all their lives or to live in different places? Give reasons and examples to support your views.
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born what might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadventages?
The internet is probably the most significant invention of the last 30 years. Without it, our lives would be completely different. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that technology has made the lives of workers easier while other people disagree. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some pp prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, that change is aways a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport
Write an email to your friend. In your email
-Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
-Explain how your friend could learn this sport
-Suggest that you both learn this sport together
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her coury
Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people‘s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to visit another country. A member of your family lives in that country. Write to them and ask for some information. in your letter, -Identify when you last saw them -Explain where you plan to go and ask if they have any suggestions -Ask if they would like to come
It is becoming increasingly popular to maintain a healthy lifestyle in today’s life. Some people believe that it is a positive aspect of our lives while others are of opposite belief. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The Internet has transformed lives and economies, but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting.
Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter:
Tell her about your holiday plans
Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip
Explain how you will make it up to her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Aunt Sally,