You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why it bothers you
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed became of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
The increase in production and consumption of meat has resulted in the destruction of the natural environment. What is the cause? What can be done to solve the problem?
The death penalty is the best form of punishment for people who commit serious crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
5. Some people think the government should ban dangerous sports, while some others think everyone should be free to choose whatever sporting activities he or she likes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some parents prefer to stay in care homes after their retirement instead of staying with their children. Why is this happening? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?Assel
Some people believe that the responsibility for the protection of the environment is by a transnational organization, rather than by each individual country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world. it is no longer neccesary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The most important thing of science is to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
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,
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to new laptop at a good price. Yu worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter.
*Tell the store where you live & what happen
*Explain the problem with the laptop
*State what action you would like the store to take
You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you want to extend the contract
mention what changes you would recommend in the contract
Write at least 150 words.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some people say that the internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with?
Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Model Answer
In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? 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.
Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? Give your opinion
It is true that whilst many people use their public parks, this space could be used for young people or developing a business area to create jobs.Explain to what extent you agree or disagree with this statement.
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Blood sports have become a hot topic for debate in recent years. As society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed. All blood sports should be banned. Discuss the main arguments for this statement and give your own opinion.
Counries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
These days, Children spend too much time in front of television and this has reduced their study time. This phenomenon has led to children becoming less educated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Life today is easier and more comfortable than it was when your grandparents were children. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (duc)
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
With the improvement in today's health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in number of elderly people today and how can it be managed? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience.
On average, citizens in first world countries are growing obese at alarming rates. Governments must take action in order to stem this unhealthy epidemic. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as the resources are limited. While others think we can use as much as we want. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the development of artificial intelligence will make human labour obsolete. Others think that work performance by humans will always be important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree with these statements.
There was an advert inviting applications for a certain job in the local
newspaper. Write to Human Resource Department. In your letter,
describe the job you are applying for and your relevant work experience.
In your letter
• say about the job position you are applying for
• describe your experience
• describe how your current job and the one you are applying for is a
good match
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think the government should subsidise fruit and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable.Others argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ldentify the scope of human augmentation and human enhancement anoevaluate the significance of drawbacks and limitations to its uses. Refer toresearch findings and examples as support.
Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop burning fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resource, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas and coal are essential for many industries, and not using them will lead to economic collapse. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. •Describe the training course you want to do •Explain what the company could do to help you •Say how the course will be useful for your job
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. 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. You should write at least 250 word
The chart below show the layout of a university sports center now and how it will look after redevelopment.
In the fight against crime, police forces and government are increasingly using security cameras in public places. Some people are opposed to this, saying that it invades our privacy. What do you think?
Write a complaint letter to a telephone company and let them know how their services failed to fulfill your expectations. In your letter you should • introduce yourself • mention what the main problem is • and say what you want them to do.
Both government and individual are spending vast amount of money protecting animals and their habitats. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and healthcare. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planeed furture development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and maje comparsons where relevant.
Some people say that increasing businesses and cultural contacts between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
It is important for childrento learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
One of the main consequences of the improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectency is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this develoment outwight the disadvantages?
Some believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
In the future people will not need to have schools, galleries, museums or libraries because everything from education to culture and entertainment will be available online. Do you agree or disagree?
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?
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offences. To what extent do you agree with this idea? Answer
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.