Write a minimum of 250 words. With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that newspaper is the most effective way to read news; however others believe that others media is better to get information. Discuss both and give your opnion and give your own opnion.
Your have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers 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 center is different from most other town centers.
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Due to the growth of the Internet, newspaper publishers will soon stop printing paper editions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital.
Write a let to your teammate. In your letter
say how you feel about the news
ask about the treatment in the hospital
suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
Some people believe that radio is the best source to get news while others think that television is better for this purpose. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion with relevant examples?
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it’s a waste of time to read the news on the newspaper or watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people think that truth should be objective rather than subjective when it comes to news. Do you think all news true. What is the function of newspapers.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
explain why you are interested in the job
You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and vis
Scientist and the news media are presenting ever more evidence of climate change. Governments cannot be expect to solve this problem. It is the responsibility of individuals to change their lifestyle to prevent further damage. What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Water shortage is a dangerous problem in the world. Discuss the consequences (irritation problems + people needs) and solutions (global efforts) for this problem? And do the social media or newspapers spread the awareness among people (leak of comagins)? And examples which are relevant.
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 disagree
Some people say that newspaper are the best way to learn about current event, however other believe that they can learn news better from other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other peole and get news event. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvanages?
news stories on TV and newspapers are very often accomplaint by pictures. some people say that this picture are more effective than words what is your opinion about this?
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work. Write a letter to the head of the organisation. In your letter
– express your interest
– ask for details of the work that needs to be done
– let them know when you are available.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs – need to feel challenged and also wanted more benefits
describe your new job – whole new experience / I have never worked on it before / love it
tell him/her your other news – next month I’ll travel to Europe
News has become more popular and news has become more influential in people’s lives. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
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 local newspaper. in your letter
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper protesting this development of a beautiful and necessary green space in your town Make suggestions for what people can of should do to stop the development.
Some people think controls should be made for the media such as newspaper to publish other people’s private lives, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The mass media,including television,radio and newspaper have great influence in shaping people,s ideas.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The pie charts show the first place Germans and Nigerians go to in order to access the news in a typical week.
New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompained by pictures. Some peple say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Making Recommendations.
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:
•say in general what you like about shopping in your area
•say what is wrong with the facilities
• suggest how they can be improved
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Many people think that the media should show more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
The majority of news being reported is bad news such as wars, famines, accidents and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think the news should be a balance of both good and bad news?
Nowadays people use social media to keep up with news. Why do they do this? Is this a positive or negative impact.
You have just read an article in our national newspaper which claims that town centers 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
See which point in the article you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
Offer to give a guy to her of your town to the writer of the article.
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 disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the percentage of people accessing news via different media in one country in 2013, 2015, and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that e-books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper adn magazine. To what extent disagree and agree
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.
With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consquences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Question- Some people believe that radio is the best way to get news while others think that television is better for this purpose .discuss both views and give your opinion with relevant examples.
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?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper of books becasue they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You applied for and paid to attend a series of three work-related seminars due to begin next week. unfortunately, you have just received news that your father has been taken ill suddenly and you will have to return home to Hong Kong to see him. You are disappointed as the seminar would have been very helpful to your career and you were looking forward to attending.
Write a letter to the owner of the hotel. in your letter
advise them of your inability to attend express your disappointment and apologies
ask you can attend the seminar was at the later date
if there are no more seminar this year ask for a refund
You have recently read an article in the newspaper about someone you know personally. You found that some information is wrong. Write a letter to the editor to inform him about it. In your letter, write:
what the article is about
what the error is
what you expect the editor to do
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about
Explain what you would like to do to help
Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a poor condition. You would like to offeryour help. Write a letter to the charity paying for renovation. In your renovation
-explain why you want to help with the renovations.
-suggest what you can do to help
-say when are you available to start work.
The mass media, including the television, radio and newspapers have great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extend for you agree or disagree with this?
you have just read an article in a national news paper which claims that town centers 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 center is different from most other town centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
many people no longer read newspaper or watch TV news programs. Instead they got news about world from the internet. Is this a positive or negative development.
Some people think 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 programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people around the world use social media everday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
While some believe that the best way to learn about current events is through newspapers, others think that they can learn news better through other forms of media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.