Giving lectures in halls to large numbers of people is an outdated method of teaching. With the technology available today, there is no justification for it and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people migth not be happy to give up using cash?
Students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
• What is your motivation to learn a new language
• How can the teacher help you
• When you will be ready to start
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it.
Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter
- tell the manager about your decision and the reason for it.
- describe what you learnt in your current job
- and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment
Dear Mr. Mathews,
Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours for employees. Why is this law introduced? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
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 share a home with friends. Some people think it is a positive thing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that it is difficult to do a public speech or presentation. Therefore, it is a good idea for children to learn to do speeches as early as possible. What is the importance of public speech in life? Do you agree or disagree that children should be taught public speaking skill at school?
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer.
In your letter
● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
● Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
● Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
● Say how the qualification helps your job or company
Earlier technology development brought more changes to life of ordinary people than the recent technology development do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Excessive sugar consumption causes many diseases. Some people think that it is the government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption while others think that it is the individual’s responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it on the environment and on people who lost their jobs because of it. These days Internet shopping is increasing getting popular. Discuss the impact on climate and on the individual who lost their employment?
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment？
Some people think it is better to give donations to local charitable organizations, while others choose to give to national or international bodies. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that visiting museums is the best way for children to learn history, while many others think there are several better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some pople might not be happy to give up using cash?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because consumers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Many university students live with their families while others need to live away from home because their universities are in different cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages in both situations? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It’s important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments are necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
People say that it is a waste of time for highschool students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative developments
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some people thi it that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as Olympics and World cups. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to do exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in yourtown, has
advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day
next summer.
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
The most effective way to solve traffic and transport problems in the cities is to encourage people from the suburbs or the countryside to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of socity. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the future, it seems it will be more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
We have been living in the nuclear age now for over a half century. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on earth ? What are the benefits and risk associated with its use?
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn cnews. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many people are afraid to leave their houses because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crimes. Others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
*In many countries, people are not taking care of their elderly relatives but seeking the help of professionals to look after them. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?*
Some believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to look after themselves. Do you agree or disagree?
Human activities have a negative effect on plant and animals species. Some people say that it is too late to do anything. Some people think that we should take effective action to improve the situation. Discuss both sides and give an opinion.
You are going on a short training course at a college in Greenmount, Northern Ireland.
You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
•explain your situation
•describe the accommodation you require
•say when you will need it
your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. she would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your friend. in your email describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for her to look for accommodation warn her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
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 room with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
"As a result of electronic inventions such as smartphones and tablets, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effect on their health". To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today’s society. Others believe that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Writing Task 1 Topic;A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, 1)Thank him/her for the invitation. 2)Explain why you cannot come. 3) Ask him/her about other times to visit.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinoin? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people think that products should be made to last as long as possible, while others think that making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Eating too much sugar is harmful for health. Some people think that it is government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption, while others think that it is individuals responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. others ‚however, believe that school is the palce to learn this. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writings can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books still play important roles. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place. However, others prefer to live in many areas over their life time. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter
- request time off
- explain why you need to leave early
- reassure him/her that your studies will not suffer
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodworking should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family. To that extent do you agree or disagree?
In the United Kingdom, 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. g
Some Young People are leaving the countryside to live in towns and cities, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why this could be? Should government give more financial support to local film industries?