Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently went to a movie theatre to enjoy a movie, but unfortunately, you left
your jacket there.
Write a letter to the manager of the movie theatre about the jacket. In your letter,
• describe the jacket
• describe where you were seated
• explain what you want the manager to do about it
You are a customer at a restaurant and recently had a very
disappointing experience. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Explain what happened.
Describe why you were not satisfied.
Suggest what the restaurant should do to improve.
In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community.* *What are the causes of this problem?* *How can it be solved?
During a recent journey , you sat next to a businessman who owns chain of restaurants. you talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• why you say you would be suitable for the job
You learned the news from your friend regarding a part time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company in your letter, you should:
Explain why you need that job give detailed suggest the time that you can work.
ome people think that visiting museums is the best way for children to learn history, while many others think there are several better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the prportion of elderly people is increasing in many countries. Do you think this will be a positive or a negative change?
Some governments today seek to monitor the general public’s electronic communications (in the form of phone calls, texts, and emails) saying that this reduces crime. Many people oppose this, however, saying that it erodes individual freedoms. Discuss the aspects of this debate, and give your own conclusion to the discussion.
Many supermarkets are selling more and more food that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many believe that success in life mainly depends on hard work and determination while others believe that factors like money and personal appearance are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries today insufficent respect is shown to older people. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What problems might this cause in society?
many people believe that cooking is an essential life skill and should be taught to boys and girls in schools. others disagree and believe it is a wate of school time. to what extent do you agree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other type of progress are equally important for a country Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many students today graduate high school and choose to continue their studies overseas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
Your next-door neighbor often listens to loud music at night. Due to the loud music, you often struggle to sleep and experience frequent headache . Write to building manager about this problem
Some people think that the high sales of products reflect the power of advertising instead of the consumers' demand. To what extend do you agree or disagree with their opinion?
Some people say that being a bisinessman is burdening,while others believe that entrepreneurship gives the chance to live like the individual wants.To what extent do you agree
Some people believe that universities should focus only on academic subjects, while others think students should also learn practical skills such as cooking, managing money, and fixing household items. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors
fo your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the
reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
You recently stayed at a hotel, but there were several problems during your stay.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•Explain when you stayed at the hotel
•Describe what problems you experienced
•Say what action you would like the hotel to take
A company offers a temporary job with no salary, but it helps you to gain some work experience. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter, -introduce your previous work experience -tell the manager which department you want to work -describe what expectation you have from the job
Technology has developed very fast over the past 100 years. However, some people think that technological progress has brought negative effects on the humanity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In several years many languages die out. Some say it is not important because if we speak fewer languages life would be easier. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays,many xschools find it profitable to sell food and sugary drinks to students during lunch time breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
Obesity rates are rising in many countries around the world. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be offered to tackle it?
Many criminals continue to commit crimes even after being punished. What do you think are the causes? How can we solve this problem
Mnay manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
scientist believe that computers will become more intelligents tha human beings. some people find it is positive development while others think it is negative delvopment. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? Do you think this will be the case in the future?
in many countries men and women are working full time it is therefore logical for both men and women to share their house hold tasks. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
In many modern societies, grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with thier grandparents. What do you think are the consequences of this?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbour and the sense of community is lost. Discuss the causes and give measures to turn it around?
In many countries, shopping is one of the most popular types of leisure activity. Is this a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to manager of the hotel, In your letter
say where you think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Some people think that it is necessary to use animals for testing medicine intended for human use , while other argue that it is cruel to do that . Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people are happy to spend their whole life in the same area, others prefer to live in many different places in thair life time? Discuss boyh views & give your opinion
Task 1
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
-describe your experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
In recent time, many people are making the decision to live alone what are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negative effect on society?
The diagram below shows the process of using water to generate electricity for human use.
Many people nowadays travel abroad for their university education. Why do people do this? Would you consider doing this yourself and why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In many countries crime rates amon teenagers are higher than among other age groups. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to solve it?
Many people believe that the government should allocate more funding to the arts, such as music, painting, and theatre. Others argue that this money should be spent on more essential sectors like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Technology has brought so many changes that modern lifestyle are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Do you think the positive effects of technology outweigh its disadvantages?
The graph shows the ammount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005.
In many countries, truancy * is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
In many countries nowadays, a large number of people are moving to cities. Why do people move to cities? Is this a positive or negative trend?
You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about
poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person
who has complained.
In your letter,
– say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
– explain what action has been taken against the staff member
– offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
Researches show that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of food products should be banned in the same way as the cigarettes advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?