You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
-explain your situation
-describe your problems
-tell him/her when you think you can start
Some people think that international museums should return cultural artefacts to their original countries, while others believe that it is better for museums to keep them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as wall as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below give information about the manufacutre of frozen fish pies.
Some people soy thol industrial growth is necessory to solve poverty, but some other people orgue that industrial growth is causing environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air. Discuss both sides an give your own opinion.
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all time. What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform? Are there any benefit of having uniform for a staff?
In many countries, many students tend to have behavior problems at school or at home. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that it's good for a country's culture if people watch some imported film or TV programs while some people argue that it could be better if people watch films of their own culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some say that news has no connection with most people’s lives and it is a waste of time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programs. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the number of visitors to six major art museums in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicnes and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experiences.
people think that government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles to solve environmental problems. Give your opinion.
The prevention of health problems and illness is more important than treatment. Government funding should reflect this . To what extent do you agree
People these days watches tv films and other programms alone rather than others .Do hte advantages of this developments outweigh disasvantages.
The migration of people from farming areas to municipalities to work can create severe difficulties in both places. What are the serious problem ? What measures can be taken to solve these problems.
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, transport and dirty water. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today’s tourism industry?
Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programs for young people. In these programs, children aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this for young people?
In many countries today people are moving from rural areas into urban centers. Why are they doing this? What problems can this cause.
Some people believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films, while others feel that it may have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Motorways help drivers travel long distances faster, but they also cause problems. What problems do they cause? What solutions are there?
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industry?
You have been experiencing problem with the local transport. Write a letter to the manager of the public transportation service and say: -How have you used the local public transport? -What problems have you experience? -Suggest how they can improve the service
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society. Suggest some measure that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging populations. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? a What solutions can you suggest?
These days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. What are the effects of this change in attitude?
Despite a large number of gym a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popular in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solution can you suggest.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to study
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
The graph below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Living in a country where you have to spake a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that increasing levels of violence on television and in films is having a direct result on levels of violence in society. Others claim that violence in society is the result of more fundamental social problems such as unemployment. How much do you think society is affected by violence in the media? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Economic development in countries has increased the standards of living in the cities but not the countryside. What problems could this gap bring for the whole country? How do you think these problems could be reduced?
Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Angsa
Overpopulation of urban areas led to numerous problems . What are the problems faced by urban people due to overpopulation ? Suggest ways by which governments and individuals can tackle this problems ?
The two diagrams below describe changes to a museum's floor plan between 2008 and 2012.
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the internet rather than teachers in classrooms. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many manufactured food and dring products contain high level of sugar, which causes several health problems. Sugary product should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting. In your letter,
*Describe the meeting
*Explain the problems the service
*Suggest what the meeting organizer should do
Many FPTU students use their phones and laptops to play games during the English lessons. What problems does this cause? What can be done to solve this problem?
Many of the problems that people are experiencing in today’s world are due to the fact that we have a very sedentary lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
It has been argued that the emergence of car in human life has brought conveniences rather than problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that in order to prevent illness and disease, government should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q. A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?
In many countries, young people are choosing to live alone rather than with their families. Why is this? What problems does it cause?
today more and more teenagers make important decisions, such as study field and career choices, themselves. What problems does it cause? How to solve them?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there
are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer