Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are mores advantages to living in a apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
It is now possible to order almost any item over the internet and have it delivered to one's home. As a result people are no longer patient or careful in their shopping habits. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are Dimitar Borisov/Elena Borisova. You do not feel your school is doing enough to give the students access to and knowledge of computers. Write a formal letter to your head teacher, Mr Page, suggesting ways to improve access to IT resources in your school. In your letter:
• suggest the formation of a lunchtime and/or after-school computer club;
• propose ways to improve the facilities available (e.g. replacing old and outdated equipment, etc.);
• outline the potential benefits of these changes.
Start and finish the letter in an appropriate way.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative devlopment?
“Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
ome people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Goverments should spend money on railways rather than roads. to what extened do you agree or disagree with this statement
In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discussion both views and give your opinion.
Creaive artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music of 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?
Deforestation is considered one of the major environmental problems. What are the causes and effects of deforestation? What solutions can be put in place to address it?
Organizing tours to remote places and communities is becoming more and more popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment？
Government around the world are spending billions in support of space programs.This will be better spent on research into improvements in human health. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a restaurant manager to organize a party
Why you want to give the party?
What special arrangements you will need?
Any relevant questions
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this developement has more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In the present era, children have fewer responsibilities than in the past. Some people consider this as a positive development, others see it as a negative trend. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Since the 18th century, technological advancements have replaced people in the workplace. With today's technology, this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?"
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offender? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many part of the world, there are now multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? DO you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parent and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people think they have the right much as fresh water they want, others believe government should control the use of water as it is limited resource. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
How important are urban green spaces for the environment and the well-being of city dwellers? Discuss the benefits and challenges of maintaining these spaces in growing cities.
Some languages are increasingly spoken in different countries. while the usuage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development.
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people think that the media should be for entertainment only. While other people believed that media should have education value. Discuss both view and give your own view
People are living longer. As a result, some people think that older people cause many problems to the government. Others argue that they have greater contribution to the society. To what extent do the advantages of having on ageing population outweight the disadvantage.
some people think that scientist experimenting with animal in a laboratory is the only way we can guarantee new products will be safe for human life. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
in the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because thay will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called (slip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries small shops and town centers are going out of business because people tend to drive to the large-out-of town stores. This results to an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out of the town stores. Do you think the advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that the government hould subsidise fruit and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Other argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead.
Recycling is now an essential measure: it is time for everyone in society to became more responsible towards the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries students pay the collage and universities fees themselves, but in other it is paid by the government. Do the advantages of government money outweigh the disadvantages?
An increasing number of people are moving to large metropolises in the hope of a better future. This essay will discuss some of the challenges of living in urban areas and several measures that governments could take to improve the quality of life for all city residents.
Some people think that computer games can be detrimental for children's health. Others think that they can be great for education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays on-line shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Write an essay to discuss the effect of online shopping. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In the globalization process, technology has changed the way people connect with each other. While this development may bring about some potential benefits, I would argue they are eclipsed by the significant drawbacks.
You are going on a business trip for few days and have arranged to leave your children with a friend who will look after them.
Write a letter to your friend including
-tell your friend what kind of food your children like and dislike.
- give details of activity your children enjoy.
- Suggest arrangements for collecting your children after your trip
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Due to so many young people dropping out of schools, the rate of unemployment is increasing, and it affects our society in a different way. In your opinion, how can this situation be improved?
The desire for higher status or greater wealth than others is what motivates most people to succeed in this world. To what extent do you agree with the statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Environmental problems are too great to be managed by individuals. Real change can only be made at the government level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that international travel should be restricted to reduce the environmental impact of air travel. Others argue that the benefits of international travel outweigh the environmental costs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can causo serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people are shifting to a plant-based diet. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In the future, no body buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statment?
Tourism has been a good source of revenue in many countries and government should promote the industry. Do you agree or disagree.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and includes relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.