Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goals. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the company, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that we should divide students based on their academic ability, while others think we should educate all students together. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student satisfaction-percentage of respondents rating aspect as 'very good' The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking varlous courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'.
Many wrongdoers commit more crimes after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? Wha can be done about this?
Many people believe that university is the best way to develop life skills to get a well-paid job. Other people believe that more is learned from getting a job straight away after school and learning whilst working DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
Many people believe that we have become a ‘disposable’ society, throwing things away rather than repairing them and reusing them. Why do you think that is? What are some of the possible problems this can cause?
people say that crime reports on TV and newspaper have many disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
Some believe that the development of technology and impreved software allow us totranslate between languages automatically.There fore, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. Do you agree or disagree ?
In many parts of the world, people do research for family history. Some people think that finding for the previous generations is a thing to be useful, but others think that it is better to be focus on present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Woman can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many thing that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appropriated as much as men, although they have to sacrifice a lot to their family and career. What do you think?
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter,
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
Many manufactured food and products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe cycling has many healthy benefits. However, it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population?
You recently sent a valuable parcel through a courier company, but it has not arrived at its destination.
Write a letter to the courier company. In your letter:
• Give details of the parcel and when you sent it.
• Explain the importance of the parcel's contents.
• Suggest what action you would like the company to take.
You should spend about 20 minutes on thi
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. Because of that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. Do you agree or disagree?
Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays companies and other organizations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays as a part of the education process students are working for a company for a short period of time without pay. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this ? Give your own opinion
Many researchers believe that we can now study the behaviour of children to see if they will grow up to be criminals, while others disagree. To what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Some think that people should not change th9eir jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, the company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debts they can't pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Your neighbours have been smoking in their apartment.
Write a letter to the management company. In your letter
• give details about the problem
• explain how you would like the problem to be solved
• describe other issues you've been having with the neighbours
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...
Many employers believe that good social skills are as important as good professional qualifications for job success, so they hire people with good social skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have ordered a product on a websites and received a different product. Write a letter to the company.
Write a letter
recently travelled by train on a business trip. When you got off, you left some luggage on the train by mistake. Write a letter to the manager of the lost property office at the train company. In your letter give details of your journey describe the luggage and its contents say what you want him/her to do.
Nowadays, many young adults find the consumption of energy drinks as a reliable way to recover from exhaustion and stress. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any examples from your own knowledge or experience
Childood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsilbility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree to this statement?
Nowadays shops have extended opening hours almost everyday of the week in many countries. Is it a positive or negative development of shoppers and local communities?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time or leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disavantages?
The young can get easily influenced by the internet. What could be the reasons for this? What can be done to exercise more control over their use of the internet. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many city centres have traffic problems leading to congestion and pollution.One solution is to build ring roads on the outskirts of the city taking traffic away from the center while this is helpful it also causes problems.To what extent do you agree or disagree
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their time indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?
Many customs and traditional ways of behavior are no longer relevant to modern life and not worth keeping. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many parents believe that children should attend extra classes after school hours while some disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
🔶Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? 🔸 Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You live in a room in college which you share with another atudent. However, there are many problems with this arrangement, and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
* Describe the situation
* Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
* Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Your workplace does not have a car park, causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
describe the problems;
explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company;
suggest a solution for the car park problem.
In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
• explain why you changed your previous job
• describe your new job
• tell him/her your other news
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs andbehaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledgeor experience.
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 experience.
Many students today study abroad for part or full of course . Although it has got many benefits for individual students ,it also has disadvantages. To what extent you agree or disagree.
Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. hu Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
T1
you recently bought a new magazine. the editor of the magazine asked the readers to give their opinions about it.
write a letter to the editor.in your letter
-explain why you chose to buy this magazine
- say what you particularly like and dislike about it
-suggest what improvements you would like the editor to make
write at least 150 words
do not write any address
Begin with
Dear Sir or Madam
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?