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.
Many office authorities impose restriction on smoking within the offices premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree with this idea? (REVANN)
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements?
You have recently seen an advertisement in a local newspaper for a part-time job at a pharmacy. Write a letter to the hiring manager to apply for the position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.
Describe your qualifications and experience relevant to the job.
Request further details about the job and the application process.
Success is often measured by wealth and material possessions. Do you think wealth is the measurement of success? What makes a successful person?
Nowadays there are more opportunities for women than there were in the past. Some people think this situation has caused more problems than it has solved. What are your opinions on this?
An increasing number of developing An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
* suggest a suitable date and time for the party
* recommend a place
* discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
Governments in many countries are urgently seeking ways to reduce unemployment in rural areas. What are the most effective ways to do this? Which measure do you think would be the single most effective step that governments could take?
Some people believe that governments should spend money on the arts. Others assert that this money should be used to improve public services and infrastructure. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Today level of stress at the work place are increasing tremendously. What are the causes? what can the problem create?
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individual to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve these environmental problems unless individual make, some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other private vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computé and A.I.technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enchance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative or negative development?
Many developing countries place a lit of importance on tourism. Why is this? Do you think is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that people should be given the right to use freshwater as they like. Others believe governments should tightly control the use of freshwater. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainlynegative impact on local inhabitants and the environment. However, other claimthat it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages oftourism and give your opinion.
You missed an appointment for an immigration interview recently because of circumstances out of your control. Write to the immigration office. In your letter • Introduce yourself • Apologies for missing your appointment • Explain what happened • Request a new apartment
Some pepple claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Formal exams are used to assess srudents at the end of each semester in many countries.Why are these exams used by schools and universities? What other types of assessment are possible? Give reasons for your answer along with example.
An international student magazine has invited its readers to submit a letter arguing for immediate action on a key environmental issue. You decide to write a letter, briefly describing an environmental problem that concerns you, explaining why you are arguing for immediate action and recommending appropriate measures to rectify the situation.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (eg. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree ? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal a requirements. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more business meetings and business training are taking place online. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to your colleague asking for help in setting up an equipment for your presentation.
In your letter, you should:
• tell when and where the presentation will deliver
• describe your arrangements
• say him/her what equipment you need.
Air travel is responsible for a lot of pollution in our environment. Some people think that prices of airplane tickets should be increased in order to reduce air traffic. Do you agree or disagree?
Advancements in technology have given rise to several environmental problems. Some people believe that in order to solve environmental problems, people need to live simpler lives. However, others believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption. What are the causes of the over-consumption of electricity? How can people be encouraged to use less energy?
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.
Write to a real estate agent and:
● explain why you want to move.
● mention what location would you prefer.
● describe the accommodation type that you need.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say that family has the most powerful influence on a child’s development; however, others say that influences such as music, other people,... have the greatest influence on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Interest is convenient, it has many negative effects and it’s use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. it would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports. Do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 who were empoyed in four countries in 1970 and 2000
You arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Explain the important
-Apologize for the situation
-Suggest a new arrangement
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new m some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The governments should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweigh the disadvantages for individuals and businesses?
you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six month and look after their six-yeras-old child.
write a letter to the parents.In your letter
explan why you would like the job
give ditails of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Astralia
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
our employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home.
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
•mention why you are writing
•explain why you would like to work from home
•say how this can benefit you and the company
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that homeschooling is best for children's development while others believe that going to school is important. Discuss the advantages of both methods 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 statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
ou have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain the important event
• apologise for the situation
• suggest a new arrangement
Many people believe that using chemicals in food is detrimental to our health. Do the dangers derived from the use of chemicals in food production and preservation outweigh the advantages?
Some people cliam that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. You left a file with important documents in the room you stayed in.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe the file
• Ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Some people think that the government should make university education free for all students, regardless of their financial situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?