You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport. Write a letter to the airport manager and say
– Give your flight details.
– Why were you disappointed?
– Suggest some improvements to the airport services.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shop using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will be happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
The air we breathe has a major impact on our health and the environment. However, the air pollution is constantly growing and at current levels it can be fought only globally. That is to say, individual efforts to improve air quality will not give any results, and it's solely responsibility of our governments to reduce air pollution. Do you agree or disagree?
The only way to improve road safety is to have stricter punishments for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree.”
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?
Governments should spend funds on Elementary School while other people say that it a should be spent on high school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps show the developments which took place in the coastal of town Laguna Beach between 1950, 1970 and 1990.
Government investments in the arts such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? the younger has nothing to teach the older. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
All around the globe every year many animal species become extinct. However, some people feel that governments should be concerned more with solving the problems of human life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to
visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresse
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 benefitsif society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantegs of having an ageing peoplulation outweogh the disadvantages?
some people belive that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. otheres, however, argue that the circumstances of an indivudual crime and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when diciding on the bunishment. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this state ment?
Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on the art (e.g. Music and painting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments such as the Soth Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the Internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are not satisfied with the meal service provided at your university hostel.
Write a letter to the accommodation manager. In your letter:
Explain what the issues are with the current service
Describe how it is affecting you and others
Suggest improvements you would like to see
Idividuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a different. To what extent to you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (e.g. cost, environment). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
with internet improvements, people can share views or opinion on certain gooda or services that they have purchased. Is it a positive or a negative trend.
You work for a large corporation. You want to apply for one month's leave owing to illness .Write to your manager requesting leave for the same In your letter
Introduce yourself
• describe about your illness
• Infrom the manager how you intend to manage your job assignments in your absence.
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only governments actions can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on savings these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinions.
Some people argue that governments should make laws regarding people’s nutrition and food choices to improve public health while others contend that this is the freedom of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
Describe your city
Describe your job
Describe the arrangements for him to visit you
nowadays,a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medecines and treayments instead of visiting thie usual doctor. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give yoytur own opinion
It is often difficult for young people to find a good job without previous work experience. Governments should encourage employers to choose young people when they need new workers. Do you agree or disagree?
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 benifits if society has more eldery people .To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages.
In the past, mos . t people used to travel to their place of work. With increased f Before answering the question, remember: computers the mternet and smart h use o from hom:. P ones, more and more people are starting to work What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas know/ d d with examples and relevant elddence. e ge an expenence, and support your arguments Write at least 250 word s.
In order to solve traffics, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageijg 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 ageijg population outweigh the disadvantages
Some people believe that advertisements targeting children may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning such advertisements as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people argue that governments should not pay money for the international aids when there are some disadvantaged people in their own country, such as the homeless and the unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The problem of homelessness is on the rise in several significant urban centers globally. What is the main cause of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it by communities and governments?
You have recently organized an event at a restaurant.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
• Give details about the event and how it went;
• Tell how you were pleased with the restaurant’s service;
• Suggest some improvements the restaurant could make.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
The pie charts give information about the three various elements (carbohydrates, protein and fat) of three meal plans, namely an average diet, a healthy diet and a healthy diet for sport.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is positive or negative trend?
Both governments and individual are spending vast amounts of money in protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in the society such as poverty and healthcare. To what extend do you agree?
You have an upcoming meeting with your manager to discuss your performance in the past year. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Describe your achievements in the past year
Say what areas/skills you need to improve on
Suggest a plan to improve those skills/areas.
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?
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them
Governments should not financially support artists (like painters, writers, musicians, etc.) because arts do not improve people's lives. Instead, they should let artists support themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste fro home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement To what expent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
In many countries, governments spend significant resources on promoting national culture through festivals, museums, and public television programs. What are the advantages and disadvantages of governments promoting national culture?
“By definition, charity is generosity in offering money, food, and help to the needy. To some people, such kindness should be boundless, others argue for a limit to it.” Which opinion do you support? In about 300 words, present your arguments.
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
People have different views on how to reduce traffic congestion. Some think that governments should build more train and subway lines, while others think that building more roads and widening existing roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.