In many countries, shops are open long hours every day of the week. Discuss the positive or negative effect on the shopper and the local community.
In some areas, money earned from tourism has become an integral part of the local economy. Do the advantages of relying on tourism as a major source of revenue and job creation outweigh the possible disadvantages?
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. this has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the enviroment. Do the disadvantages of International tourism outweight the advantages?
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got jome and noticed your bill, you found that you had Bern charged for for items you did not buy. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened.
In your letter, tell the manager:
-Describe the stuation
-How you fell about the error
-What you would like him/her to do about it
There is a problem in the road outside your house. Write a letter to your local councilor. In your letter, introduce yourself, explain what the problem is, and tell the councilors what you would like to be done.
The table displays consumption of water for three sectors in 4 particular nations. Overall, Egypt and Saudi allocated the highest percentage of usage of water in Agriculture while New Zealand and Canada exploit the most water in Industry sector. whereas, home irrigation accounted for the least water for the most countries given, except Canada. Regarding Egypt and Saudi, the consumption of water in Agriculture was the highest number with 82% and 64%, respectively. In addition, the percentage of water usage in Industry constituted 10% and 30%. Meanwhile, the minority of water utilization in home irrigation was below 10%, particularly 8% in Egypt and 6% in Saudi. Concerning to New Zealand and Canada, the majority of water in Industry witnessed in the most usage with 46% and 70%, respectively. Agriculture in New Zealand consumed 44% which was a bit lower than Industry in comparison, 10% was the figure which was seen in Canada, it was the lowest water in all of 3 sectors. However, the level of water in households in Canada was double in comparison with New Zealand with 20% and 10%.
Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. Write an essay on which type of foreign travel you think is best for both the tourist and the local community.
You and your family visit the local shopping mall every week. However, it has become more and more difficult to find a parking spot recently. You would like to let the shopping mall manager know about this problem. Your email should do the following things: Describe the problem you are having with the mall’s parking. Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
In many countries, people like to eat more food from other regions than can be grown in a local area. As a result, much of the food has to come from other regions. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
There is a problem in your street. Write a letter to the local town council explaining who you are, what the problem is and what you expect from them.
Large companies have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems could this cause? What could encourage people to buy more local products?
Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local area whenever possible rather than foods that are imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
All over the world, people watch foreign films much more than locally produced films. Why? Should the government provide financial support to local industries?
Pollution around the world is becoming a serious problem. Do you think this is a problem that should be solved internationally or at a local level?
The food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think it would be better to our environment and economy if people only ate locally produced food. To what extent does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men, even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. To what extent do you agree that companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
• What topics would you like them to cover?
• Why would it be interesting for students?
• Ask questions about the arrangement
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in locals newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter
Explain what you are currently sowing
Describe your suitability for this area of work
Say when you can attend an interview
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
•Describe the item you bought and why you need it
•explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is more important for schoolchildren tp learn about local history than world history. Do you agree or disagree?
The table bellow shows local catches and imports of fresh fish into Perth Australia for the years 2004-2014
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are seperated by distance. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
The government should reduce the amount of money spent on local environmental problems and instead increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extend do you agree?
The diagram shows proposed changes to Foster Road.Write a 150-word report describing the proposed changes for a local committee
The line graph illustrate total crime arrests per persons under 18 by locality, 1995 and 1995. Summarize and make comparison where relavent.
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic. Globalization has led to the introduction of many new international products into local shops and markets. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this example of globalization?
The line graph gives information about percentage changes in total crime arrests for persons under 18 by locality, 1995-1998.
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend job as a local tour guide showing visitors around your city Write a letter of application to the tourism office In the letter give your reasons for wanting the job explain why
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospitsal. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
-explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
-give details of when you would be available for this work
The line graph gives information about the number of employment in the three sectors of the economy which is located in UK
Some people say that a country should produce food locally, while others believe that it is good to import food. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Although globalisation can be positive for some nations’ economies, the negative impact on local communities should not be ignored. Do you agree or disagree?
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Some people have the opinion that big shopping malls are expensive places as they offer high costs for the products which can be bought at much cheaper prices from local shops. On the other hand, some people think that such malls are absolutely the best places to visit for shopping. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your ans
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Your ID card has been stolen.Write to the Local Police Station,giving details of
who you are
what happened
ask what you sho;ud do to get a new ID card
English has become a need of the day and the local language are getting sidelined Give opinion and discuss your view.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part time job. Write a letter to the restaurant's manager. In your letter, Explain that you would like to apply for the job Give some details of any relevant experience that you have Specify the date and times that would suit you
Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion , is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local language and so, how?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to local council. In the letter:
Give details of how you and your friends use the centre.
Explain why the sports and leisure center is important for the local community.
Describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes.
Many museums and historical sites are mostly visited by foreign tourists, but not by local people. Why do you think it happens? What can be done to attract local people to these sites?
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participants liked about the hotel.
•Explain why they were unhappy about the food.
•Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
-write a letter to the company. In your letter
•Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team
•Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts
•Say how you think the company should spend the money
Some people prefer to help or support directly in the local community for people who need it; however, others prefer to give money to the national or private charities. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would be benefit both the individual teenagers and society as awhole. Do you agree or disagree?
There is construction taking place near your home and the noise is disturbing you. Write a letter to your local council. In the letter,
Describe the construction
Explain why the construction is a problem for you
Say what you would like them to do about it
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers
to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work.
Write a letter to the head of the organisation.
In your letter
• express your interest
• ask for details of the work that needs to be done
• let them know when you are available.
Visitors from other countries should imitate local customs and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the the two views and give your opinion.