In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population create problems for governments. Other people think there are benefit if society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantage of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage?
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many university students are choosing to study online instead of face to face. Do the advantages of distance education outweigh the disadvantages?
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today many people spend less and less time in their homes. What are the reasons for it? What are the effects of this trend on individuals and society?
Advancements in technology have given rise to several environmental problems. Some people believe that in order to solve environmental problems, people need to live simpler lives. However, others believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people spend a large amount of money on celebrating birthdays and weddings. Others think that it is unnecessary to spend so much on these events. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
•Which part-time course you booked,
•Explain why you need to cancel your booking,
•Ask about booking a different course.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
A knowledge of maths isn’t important for many job’s nowadays. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Modern technology is changing our world. This has advantages such as bringing people closer together through communication. It also has disadvantages such as destroying the differences between cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many countries are currently witnessing an increase in criminal activities among young people. Discuss reasons for this phenomenon and suggest ways to deal with the problem.
In many countries, women no longer feel the feel need to get married. Some believe that this is because women abale to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breakdown geographic and enabling people who would normally never have the chance to meet to communicate. What are the advantages of individual communication online? Are there any disadvantages to this?
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
New parents should attend a parenting course to gain better knowledge on how to raise their children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, the crime level is increasing, and crimes are becoming more violent. What is the reason and what can be done about it?
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
An English-speaking woman has advertised for someone to help her on her farm for a few days next summer.
Write a letter to the woman. In your letter
• say why you would like to do this work
• suggest how you could help her
•mention the time you will be available for the work
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
Nowadays many young people are attracted to dangerous sports such as snowboarding or mountain biking. What makes these sports so attractive? What measures should be taken to minimize the risks? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Many students now have the opportunity to study in other countries. Studying abroad may bring some benefits to some students, but it also has a significant number of disadvantages. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadaysthan in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Should humans adapt to technology or should technology adapt to us? Is technology making us intellectually weaker or more intelligent? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With a growing population, many people believe that we should focus on producing more genetically modifies food. what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
You have borrowed money from your bank. You agreed to repay a fixed amount every month. However, it will be difficult to pay any money back this month.
State the amount of money you borrowed and the repayment schedule. Write an email to the bank in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things:
Explain why you borrowed the money.
Explain the reason you cannot pay any money this month and why you will be able to pay next month.
Many people consider immigrating to Australia, while for few canada is a better. write an essay and discuss about both the places.
some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as many and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Parents and teachers make many rules for children to encourage good behaviour and protect them from danger. However, children would benefit from fewer rules and greater freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
In many places women are taking jobs which are traditionally done be men. What do you think made these changes happen? What's your opinion about it?
Some people think that instead of preventint climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Test and examinations are a central feature of school features in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
In many countries, governments spend a lot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals. However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Cycling has many benefits, yet in some countries , there is a decrease in the number of people using bicycles as their main form of transportation . Why is it happening? Give suggestions on how to encourage people to use bicycles again.
Many people believe that social networking sites (such ad Facebook) have had a huge impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree ?
Last week you bought a new laptop computer but it isn’t working properly. You are not satisfied with the level of service you have received from the company.
Write a letter to the company you bought the laptop from. In your letter
give details of what the problem is.
complain about the customer service you have received.
tell the company what action you want them to take.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from, and in your email:
oGive details of the purchase
oDescribe the problem
oExplain why you need a replacement urgently
Many parents today employ private tutors to teach their children after school hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowdays, experience is more valued in workplace than knowledge in many countries. Do you think the advantages of this outwight the disavantages?
in many places, large chain stores are taking over the market place, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Nowadays many students choose to take a year off before going to university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
Many of the world’s cities are currently facing a serious housing shortage. What are some of the reasons for this shortage and what solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Many people working from home using modern technology today. some people think that only the workers benefit from this and not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? What are the main effects of this epidemic? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge etc.). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
- Explain that you have completed your studies
- Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
- Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 wor