More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories. Some people think that photographs are not a reliable source of news while others consider photographs to be irrefutable. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell
this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Describe the importance of the park
• Say what action you will take if the council continues with this plan
Topic: More and more people think there is no need for printed paper newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
‘Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of newshops that openedin one county between 2011and 2018.
Many media around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantage out weigh the disadvantage?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is differrent from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour your town to the writer of the article.
Write at least 150 words.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have recently started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter,
- Explain why you changed the job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
(an essay) 250 words. Some people believe that local news is more important than international news, while others argue that news from around the world has more significance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days, more and more people like to use their favourite social media websites to get the latest news and learn about what is happening around the world. This leads to confusion and the spread of misinformation more than ever. Why do you think that social media is not a good source of news? What can be done to educate people about the danger of spreading misinformation on their social media?
Many people prefer to read the news on a screen (smartphones, tablets, laptops), fact that has relegated newspapers to a second option. For this reason, there is the common belief newspapers will disappear sooner than later. Do you think this will end up happening?
In the future، nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In the future people will read only online and no one will buy printed newspapers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just read a newspaper article with incorrect information. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
- Report the error to the editor
- Correct the error in the article
- Suggest the newspaper what to do with it.
InMore and more people could now access information from computers and other electronic devices. Therefore, there is no need to use printed books, magazines, or newspapers on paper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for a manager in the local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this job
Tell them when you are free to attend an interview
Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagr
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
● explain why you changed jobs
● describe your new job
● tell him/her your other news.
many television news programmes show pictures of events in the news which people find upsetting. While television has a duty to report important news, it should not bring disturbing images into people’s homes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year your company organizes a sports event for a local community, but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
– Express your feelings about missing the sports event
– Tell them about your plans for next year
– Explain how this sports event is useful.
Some people say newspapers are the best source of news but others say that the internet is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You had a meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write to a local newspaper to give the feedback.
In your letter, you should say:
• where the restaurant located
• what you had for the meal
• why do you recomxmend this restaurant to others.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
With the recent development in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazine will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that those form of media will never disappear. Discuss both views and give your opinion!
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, so there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspaper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV has bad consequences, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news evetns. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers.Why do they do this?Do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people?
You have seen a job advertisement in some newspaper. Write a letter to your friend asking him to consider this job.
Please say:
- Where have you seen the ad?
- What is the job description?
- Why do you think, he is a suitable candidate for it?
The news company is going to start a new program on TV about a particular place. Write a letter to
offer your suggestions on what the program should be like.
In your letter, you should tell:
how you know about that place
what suggestions you would like to make
why you are offering these suggestions.
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapaers or books because they will be to read everything they want online without paying. to what do you extent agree or disagree with this statment ?
What is your preference when looking for a new device: friend's recommendations or magazines, newspapers or articles? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
a few people clinch that the newspapers are the most beneficial source for learning and getting information; however, opponents think that internet is a better media. discuss both views
People thought process are greatly affected ny what they read, listen and observe around them through various outlets like newspapers, television programmes or movies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get the news. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The diagram shows the process of making recycled paper from old newspaper
Some people say that e-books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazine..... Do you agree or disagree
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter, saywhich point in the article do you agree with? Explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
Some people think news has no connection to people’s life. Therefore, it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television program. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Through various social media like Facebook or Instagram, people contact each other and receive domestic and international news. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages? (2)
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantges?
In the future, noboby will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The majority of television news being reported is bad news: wars, famines, accidents and crime. Some people think that television news should be a mixture of good and bad news. Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you changed jobs
Describe your new job
Tell him/her your other news
You do NOT need to write any addresses.