In large towns and cities, people often know very few of their neighbors. What problems can this cause? What can be done about these problems?
Some people believe unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high schol programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your
upstairs neighbor’s apartment. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Describe the situation
Explain why it is a problem for you
Suggest a solution.
Yours neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
Explain the reasons for the the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
You just moved to a new home and planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb the neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come.
You are planning a week-long vocation and you need someone to talk take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neighbor and tell them that you are going away.
In this letter you should:
Explain why you will be away
Ask them to take care of your house
Explain what tasks you would like your neighbor to do
ome people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to a friend about your new neighborhood. In your letter:
Describe the new neighborhood
Explain why you moved there
Talk about your neighbors
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour.You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour.In your letter
•Explain the problem
•Suggest a solution
•Say what action will you take if the situation does not improve
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to your friend about your new home. In your letter,
describe your new house or apartment
explain why you moved
invite your friend to come and visit
Your next-door neighbor like to listen to music late of night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep. Write a letter to the building manager.
You are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late into the night.
Write a letter to your elderly neighbor. In your letter:
· Explain what will be happening
· Offer your apologies in advance
· Invite him to join the celebration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Kulligowski
There are not enough recycling bins in your neighborhood.
Write a letter to your local council to install more recycling bins.
In your letter:
- explain the situation;
- state its importance to the environment;
- ask for more recycling bins.
You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,– Say how you found out about the plans– Explain what problems your neighborhood will face – Suggest some possible solutions to those problem
In many cities the population is increasing. Some say that the urbanisation process denies us knowing our neighbors, and this causes a loss of community sense. What is the main problem with this? What measures can be taken to overcome it?
Here’s a (General) prompt to warm up:
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to your friend and tell them:
– Where you moved to
– Describe your new home
– Invite them to visit
Some people believe that unpaid company services should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities an increasing number of people don't know their neighbors and they seems no longer develop any sense of community. 1 analysis the main reasons 2 what measures can be taken to improve this?
You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter:
– What is the problem?
– What have you done about it?
– What would you like the landlord to do?
You live in a block of flats, your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighborhood or teaching sports to children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It has recently announced that a new restuarant may be built in your neighborhood: Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasona and detail to support your answer
Many people believe that in order to have cleand and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be residents responsibility, while others think that it should be the governments duty. Give your opinion.
Write a letter to your neighbor (who is also your friend) about the damage that occurs to your car while he parks his car in the space allotted to you.
In the letter, you should:
Describe the damage
Say how you feel about this problem.
Suggest on actions he should take.
as cities get bigger, many people do not know their neighbors and the sense of community is being lost. what problems does this cause ? and potential solutions ?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school program (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Explain the problem
Suggest a solution
Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. For example the neighborhood or teaching to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People do not often interact with their neighbors and this can be harmful for building communicates. What are the possible causes and how can this be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You live in a student apartment and your neighbor, a student from another country, is moving out. You have enjoyed living next to them and have learned a lot about their culture.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Express your sadness that they are leaving.
Mention a specific positive memory or experience you shared.
Suggest a way to keep in touch and wish them well for the future.
You should You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Name of Neighbor],
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors and there is no sense of community anymore. Discuss the causes and suggest measures that might deal with this situation.
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
· say what actions you might take if the need arises.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
A neighbor has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor.
In your letter
-explain why you are writing
-describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
-recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
Helping each other, exchanging services with neighbors, has always existed. Today, with the Internet, mutual aid networks are developing in neighborhoods to offer various local services (large or small DIY, babysitting, cleaning, walking or pet-sitting, moving, lending objects: e.g. tools, kitchen appliances, etc.) What do you think of this exchange system? Would you be willing to ask or provide a service to strangers living in your neighborhood via the Internet?
You and your neighbors have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have become quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
-Explain what you have recently experienced .
-Explain what your neighbors recently experienced .
-Ask what action will be taken to improve the service.
n some countries, very few young people are willing to do unpaid community service ( for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching spots to younger children.) What problems might this cause ? What do you think is the best solve these problems
The local council has some funds to invest in the neighborhood. They have asked for suggestions from the public.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• thank them for considering the public’s opinion
• explain ways in which the funds can be utilised
• offer some ways in which you can contribute to the council
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
ou had a birthday party and you were playing loud music. Your neighbor complained. Write a letter of apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it won't happen again.
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a restaurant nearby? Do you support or oppose this plan? Why?
Write a letter to your neighbor in response to complaint received regarding noise coming out of your home
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbor moved in who has loud parties several times a week.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
• Explain the situation
• Describe why it bothers you
• Suggest a solution
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Ronch
In recent years, the number of refugees fleeing conflict, persecution, and poverty has risen dramatically. While some argue that wealthier nations have a moral duty to accept and support more refugees, others contend that such responsibilities should not be imposed. Personally, I strongly agree that affluent countries should take greater responsibility by accommodating more refugees and offering them essential support such as food and housing.
First and foremost, wealthier nations often have the resources and infrastructure to manage an increase in refugee populations. Many developed countries enjoy stable economies, robust welfare systems, and well-organized administrative capacities. These advantages enable them to provide the basic necessities of life—shelter, food, and healthcare—without significantly straining national budgets. For example, Germany has successfully integrated over a million Syrian refugees in recent years, showing that large-scale humanitarian assistance is achievable with sufficient planning and investment.
Moreover, offering aid to refugees aligns with international human rights obligations and moral responsibility. Refugees are often victims of circumstances beyond their control, such as war or persecution. Turning them away contradicts the principles of humanity and solidarity that many wealthy nations claim to uphold. By sharing the burden more equitably, developed countries can promote global stability and reduce the strain on neighboring developing countries, which often bear the brunt of refugee crises.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that wealthy countries should do more to support refugees by accepting greater numbers and ensuring they receive basic assistance. This approach not only reflects moral and humanitarian values but also contributes to a more balanced and compassionate global community.
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbors disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter •describe how this situation affects you; •explain what steps you have taken to address the problem; •ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
One of your neighbor’s children has accidentally broken the front window of your car. You should write a letter to his/her parents and in your letter you should
• introduce yourself
• explain how it happened
• and what they should do.
You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
Say how you found out about the plans
Explain what problems your neighborhood will face
Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this.
Write a letter to this neighbor. In your letter
Explain the problem
Suggest a solution
Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents’ responsibility, while other think it should be the government’s duty. What is your opinion?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a
new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which
disturbs you. You have not yet met the neighbor.
Write a letter to the new neighbour. In your letter:
• explain the situation
• describe why it bothers you
• suggest a solution