You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.Write a letter to the counsil.
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anything is more important than economic progress?
some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course it useful to an employers. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Nowadays more people are choosing to live with their friends or alone rather than with their families, this trend is likely to have a negative impact on community. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six month and look after their six-yeras-old child.
write a letter to the parents.In your letter
explan why you would like the job
give ditails of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Astralia
The maps show two different plans designed for a conference room. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian aid during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the age gap between parents and children is greater than in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some unversities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organises and in the correct place. what is your opinion about this?
Nowadays more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the adventages of this trend for individuals overweigh its disadventages for the environment?
Computers are being used more and more in education and some people believe there will soon be no role for the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
● Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
● Explain the purpose of the trip
● Ask about thing to do and see in the city
● Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Some people believe that advertising does a great job of persuading people to buy things. Others think that advertising has become so common that people no longer even notice it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
you recently went on a sightseeing tour, and you are not happy with the quality of the tour. Write an email to the tour's manager in about 150-200 words. your email should do the following things. Describe why you selected the tour explain what you did not like about the tour guide give suggestions to the manager to improve the tour.
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000. ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some teachers tend to reward students who achieve high academic results. Others, however, support and reward students that show the most improvement. Discuss both approaches and give your opinion.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In you letter
•Correct the information in the acritical
•Explain whey it is important for the magazine to view the correct information
•Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation.
Some think schools should reward students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
Nowadays modern modesvof transport are avaliabe ;still some people believe a bicycle is the best way to get from one place to another. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their branches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies. Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this point?
Some people think that to ensure a happier society, there should be only a small difference in the earninings between the poorest and the richest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is inevitable that as the Covid-19 is spreading, it will become a part of human life in the coming years. It seems that we have to learn to boost our immunity both physically and psychologically to survive under such a critical situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People living in the 21st century have e better life quality than people who lived in previous times. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many places,new homes are needed,but the only space available for building them is in the country side. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. what is your opinion about this?
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher neat to you where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter:
say how you came to know about him/her
explain why you want to learn
ask what help they can offer
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basics produced by other counties have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages oufweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access too much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
It is belive by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is important for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risk outweuigh the disadvatages ?
You are preparing an event in the countryside.
Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter,
◦describe the event
◦mention what arrangements have already been made
◦say how your friend can help
The teaching situation of teacher and students in a classroom will no longer exist by the year of 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit.
-Explain why you will not be able to visit.
- Suggest another time that you could visit.
Some people say social media do more harm to the youth. Other people say they do the great to the youth. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your knowledge and experience.
Full time university students spend most of their time behind academic subjects. Some people say that they should engage in other activities also. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
many people say that the only way to ensure a good job is to complete a course in university education. to what extend do you agree or disagree
You have noticed a problem with the heating system in your rented apartment.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Describe the problem
Say how it is affecting your daily life
Ask for it to be fixed as soon as possible
One of the most important issues facing the world today is a shortage of food and some think genetically modified foods are a possible solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Traffic abd housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories andtheir employees to the country side. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Technology is very much a part of modern life. Many people see technology as a force that has escaped from human control. Others feel that technology has improved the quality of life. Do you think that the contribution technology has made to modern life has been positive or negative? State your position on this issue and support it with appropriate examples.
Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you think African countries should have to ask European museums to return the objects that were produced in Africa? Or should former colonial powers return them voluntarily?
The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newton between 1980 and 1996.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in foriegn country others say that these are not the only reason why someon should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opninon
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.