You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
•explain where you live
•describe the problem
• give reasons why you do not want this development
Some people think that detailed descriptions of crime scenes in newspapers and on TV can have a bad influence on the public, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the Internet will soon become the preferred method of delivery of the news and information, causing the newspapers and magazines to gradually disappear. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include examples from your knowledge or experience. I'm
You have heard about plans to build new apartments in a public park near your home. You want to give your opinion about this.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. In your letter
• Explain how you learnt about these plans
• Say what you think of the park
• Give your opinion on the plans
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, therefore there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Technology)
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV programs has bad consequence, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
With the recent development in technology like e-books, some people feel that the printed media like books, newspapers and magazine will soon be a thing of the past. What is your opinion?
A reporter complained about a new TV program that you like. Write a letter to the newspaper editor.–
Describe your point of view.
Say what you like about the show and why.
Ask the newspaper to take some action.
Topic:- People no longer use newspapers and television because The Internet plays the same role as them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives data about the popularity (proportion of people doing regularly)of various sports in different countries.The graph shows the amount of time that people in those countries spend reading books,newspapers or internet articles per day.There is also a table showing the average price of books.
New coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Therefore, some people believe this type of news should not be reported in newspapers or shown on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
explain where you live
describe the problem
give reasons why you do not want this development
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that the best way to get the news is through newspapers while others think it is through online media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others people believe that they can get better through another media platform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You saw a column in the newspaper about you childhood friend. You would like to contact him or her. Write a letter to the editor of this newspaper asking for details about your friend. Inculde,
Why do you want to contact him or her
How the editor can contact you
A recent newspaper article discussed the threat of technology taking over our homes and lives. You think that the views expressed in the article were one-sided and have decided to write a letter to the editor. You want to highlight the benefits of technology in our daily lives
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum
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 different from most other town centres.
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Nowadays many young people are not interested in reading the newspapers and watching new on television. Give reasons for this and proffer solution to this problem.
In the future , nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying . What is your opinion on this matter?
Some people think that newspapers are the best media to learn and get information from while others believe that the internet is a better source. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that newspapers are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do you think that there is too much emphasis on bad news these days?
You recently organized an event that was mentioned in a newspaper article. The article had some incorrect information about the event. Write a letter to the newspaper editor and include the following in your letter:
– When and where the article was published
– What information in the article was wrong
– How you expect the editor to correct the error
Recently you saw an article in a a newspaper about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In this letter, you should tell:
* How you know about this city/town
* What information was incorrect
* What the editor should do about this
Write at least 150 words.
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interest in helping
Give details suitable past experience
Suggest ways you might help with the event
In the future, no body will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree to this opinion.
Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the government should impose restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
News Stories on TV and in newspaper are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
•describe who the person is and how you know them;
•describe their contributions to the community;
•explain why you think they deserve the reward.
Nowadays more and more people are using media like TV or online platforms to read news instead of reading newspapers. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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
Some claim newspapers are the best means to get the most recent information beacuse they have more influence than other forms of media.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
You 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
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. 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? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
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?
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear,
In the future, no body will buy printed newspapers or book because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Giving detailed information of crime in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some suggest that government should impose some restriction on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the Internet will soon become the preferred method of delivery of news and information, causing newspapers and magazines to gradually disappear. Do you agree or disagree?
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 different from most other town centres
•offer to give a guided tour 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 diagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:
suggest someone who deserves the reward
mention what they have done to help the community
say what reward you would like to give this person
As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by picturers. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open-there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Some people say that the internet will soon become the prefered method of delivery of the news and information,causing the newspaper and magazines to gradually disappear.Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that media (newspapers) should publish information of people's private lives. While, others think newspaper should be controlled so that they don't publish news on people's lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.