You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
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?
Most governments emphasize tourism. While promoting tourism of one country, it brings both income and troubles too. Discuss both avenues of this topic.
Task 1.3
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
Write at least 150 words.
People who do not know how to use computer will become more and more disadvantaged. State the disadvantages and what action governments should take. rate
ㄑSome people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
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.
It is claimed that one of the most important elements for life is happiness. However, depending on types of personalities and social status, it is impossible to describe its meaning exactly.
Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damage does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential for improving health and deal with disease. Who do you think should fund these researches: private companies, individuals or governments?
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences arethe 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 your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In maby countries, governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Some people argue that all experiments on animals is bad and should be outawed .however others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animals experiments. Can experiments on animal's be justified.?are there any alternative give reasons for your answer sand include any relevant examples.
We have been living in the nuelear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
Some people say in orther to prevent illness and disease,governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Online education is becoming increasingly popular due to technological advancements and flexible learning opportunities. Some people believe that online education is more effective than traditional classroom learning. Others argue that it cannot replace face-to-face education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart illustrates how much governments in four countries invested in roads and transport between 1990 and 2005.
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services like education and healthcare, while others think that investing in infrastructure such as roads and bridges is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that governments should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that better roads should be built. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You eat at your college canteen every time. You think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the principal.
Discuss what you like about the canteen
What you do not like about it
Suggest improvements
Imagine that you are doing a project on the most popular Valentine's Day presents in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject - the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). The most popular Valentine's Day presents Flowers Number of respondents (%) 37 Sweets Perfume Tickets to the cinema or theatre Gift certificates 25 20 10 8 Write 200-250 words. - make an opening statement on the subject of the project; - select and report 2-3 facts; - make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; - outline a problem that can arise with choosing a present and suggest a may of solving it; conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the best present for Valentine', Day.
Although modern life style has brought with it improvements in people's standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that companies and private individuals, rather than governments, should pay to clean up the pollution that they produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some pople might not be happy to give up using cash?
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high schools students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Other thinks it will leads to loss of respect and discipline in the classrooms. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on protecting the environment, while others think that economic development is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Being self-employed has both advantages and disadvantages. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of self-employment and provide examples to support your arguments. Do you think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
Improvements in health, education and trend are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibilities for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, celebraties are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this has set a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements.
Write a letter to the college manager . In your letter,
•explain what you like about the cafeteria
•say what is wrong with it
•suggest how it could be improved
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thity 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?
Government should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatments facility in order to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You want to study a short course at a college abroad. Write a letter to the college administration. In your letter
Explain which course you are inerested in
ask about entry requirements
request information about acommodation options.
Technologies like AI and Robotics are automating many human jobs and helping to maximize company profits. However, this may result in a new wave of mass unemployment and the government should step in to regulate these fields. Discuss arguments for both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss and give your opinion.
Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the
airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time.
Write to your friend. In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alternate arrangements
Today people eat more junk food than before it is not because people have unhealthy choices, in fact it is due to the effect of advertisements. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Read the question below and write an opinion essay. Remember to write down a clear thesis statement followed by your essay plan. Only then attempt to write this essay. Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth rather than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To What extent do you agree or disagree?
You have got a confirmation from Denmark University to study medicine. You have been asked to submit all the details and certify that they are correct. Write a letter to your college sharing information and get it registered at the campus.
When you write, you can mention the following:
Basic information.
Mention that you will attach the supporting documents.
Check if there is any other formality before you move to Denmark.
Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Governemment invertments in the arts, such as music and theathre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree
Write a letter to your friend about your plans to go out with him/her and another friend on a small picnic. Include the following-
1. Where you plan to go?
2. What arrangements you already made.
3. What help you need from your friend with this topic.
Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world we see the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Most governments think that economical progress is important. While some people think that other kinds of progress is also important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 legat requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?