nowadays families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have used to this. Explain the reason for this and discuss any possible effects in it may have on society.
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impactof it on the environment and on people who lost their jobs becouse of it.
Some people say that the main environment problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environment problems. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The pie chart illustrates the primary global causes of land degradation, while the table highlights the main factors contributing to this issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the leading cause of agricultural land degradation globally, with Europe being the most affected region. Looking more closely at the pie chart, over-grazing is clearly the main factor behind global land degradation, accounting for 35%. Deforestation follows at 30%, and over-cultivation contributes 28%. A small percentage is attributed to other causes. The table shows that Europe experienced the highest level of land degradation, with 23% of its land affected, primarily due to deforestation, which accounted for 9.8%. Oceania followed the global trend, with over-grazing as the leading cause of land degradation. Lastly, North America had the lowest percentage of land degradation, with only 5% of its land affected.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or mall to do their shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development?
Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
apologise for what happened
explain why you missed the deadline
tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Q- It is inevitable that as Technology advances, traditional culture will be lost. It seems that we cannot have these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
A council is closing a youth’s recreational centre because it is not being used often by the youths. Write a letter to the Council Mayor. In your letter:
• Explain why youths rarely use it.
• Write on the importance of the playground.
• Suggest ways to increase use by youths.
Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spend travelling to work its to replace parks and garden close to the centre with appartments building for commuter but others disagree .Discuss both the view and give your opninon??
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next Friday, but you know you will be working. Write a letter to your boss or supervisor to ask for some time off.
In your letter,
explain the situation and why you particularly want to attend the lunch
specify the dates, times and amount of time off you will need
offer to work late or come in early another time to make up for the time.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Jones / Dear Mrs. Jones,...
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Rising University fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects like philosophy and history, and only practical degree courses that maximize chance of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have a travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter:
1)describe the lost item.
2)Explain how you lost it
3)Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they're afraid of losing. Therefore, sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to reduce spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree.Discuss both views and give your own opinion .
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today*s world and should be closed.What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
Last week, you lost your luggage while traveling on holiday. Luckily, you have travel insurance.
Write letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter:
- Describe the characteristics of what you lost
- Explain how you lost it
- Tell the insurance company what you need from them
Research has shown that spending less time in the office can reduce the use of energy (for example, electricity, gas). Thus some companies close for some days a week. Do this advantage of this development outhweight the disadvantage.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?
You recently borrowed a book from your friend but lost it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Apologise for losing the book
Explain how you lost it
Tell your friend what you will do to fix the situation
Some consider work to be the paramount aspect of life, suggesting that without career success, life loses its meaning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think the best way to reduce the time people spend in travelling to work is to replace the parks and gardens close to the city centres with apartment buildings where commuters can live, while other disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that employers should ensure a pleasant working environment so that workers band feel valued and will therefore work hard. Others feel that employers should be stricter with employees and monitor them closely to ensure they work hard. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs. Describe some job positions that may be lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The growth of online shopping will one day leasd to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Over the last ten years,western societies have seen close to a 20% rise in the number od children who are overweight.This essay will discuss some reasons why this has occurred and examine the consequences of this worrying tend.
Many small, local shops are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets in the area. What problems does this create? How could this situation be improved?
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
• explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
Your local council is considering closing a sport and leisure center that it runs in order to save money
Write letter to the local council in your letter
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
•explain why the sports and leisure center is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to
cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
● describe the item you lost
● explain how you lost it
● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people think that the internet has brought people closer togethert while others that people and communities are bbecome more isolated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach art subjects , like philosophy and history, and offer practical degree courses that maximize the chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many parts of world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals ar ceban water. Choose one resourse that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
oapologize for what happened
oexplain why you missed the deadline
otell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Question:- Over the past 50 years, young people gain status and power but old people have lost.What is the cause and it is a good or bad development?
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of many species & loss of biodioversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solution can be done to to solve it?
Some children find mathematics and philosophy difficult. Some people think these subjects should be optional. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Science can now offer people a life expectancy of close to one hundred years or even more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates some problems. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the advent of technology, like the mobile phone and internet, has brought families closer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number ofnew shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
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 disadvantages?”
Your next-door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the neighboor. In your letter
describe the situation
explain the problems it is causing you
offer at least one solution
Many people argue that in order to improve educational equality, high school students are encourage to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Other think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. summarise the inmformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think parents should supervise their children's activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your local council is closing the children’s playground in your locality as not many children visit the park. Write a letter to the council requesting not to close it. Include the following in your letter:
– How important is the playground for children?
– Why don’t children go to the playground?
– What can be done to bring children back to the park?
Many people argu that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Other think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your Opinion.
Write two paragraphs. Paragraph 1: Compare Shanghai and Los Angeles. • Don't try to describe every detail. Identify the most significant information. Paragraph 2: Say which of the five cities provides the best environment overall, and why. • Present the various factors in order of priority and try to describe them in your own words, rather than using the descriptions in the table.