Some business observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack interpersonal skills needed for communicaion with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solution can help address this problem?
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 extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the best way to learn is from a newspaper. Others think that the best way to learn is through media. Discuss each views and your opinion.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue
your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
People living in the twenty-first century have a better quality of life than people who live in previous countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at increasing sale. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
It is widely believed that people's ability to learn new things decreases with age and that companies should actively recruit younger employees who have great potential to learn. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a veryical city with multiple tall buildings, as compayto a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the government should pay one of the parents of very young children to stay at home to look after their children. What do you think would be the advantages and disadvantages of this policy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that school children need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance or bank account management along with their academic subjects at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Hope you are doing well. I am extremely grateful for your guidance that enabled me to land an interview with one of my dream companies to work as a digital marketer. I am writing this letter to ask you for further assistance, wondering if you are willing to write a letter of recommendation for me.
Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Why do you think people are so fearful these days ?Do the merits of such a cautions approach outweigh the demerits?
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and the Internet. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
It is more important for school children to learn about their local history rather than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people believe that it is too late to do something while others believe the actions can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both the prospectives and give your opinion.
Countries such as China, India, and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact, many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. Give some suggestions to address this problem
PEOPLE LIVING IN THE 21st CENTURY HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LÌE THAN PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN PREVIOUS CENTURIES. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
You have a friend who lives abroad. You have decided to apply for a course at one of the colleges there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
ask what the city is like
say what work or study you are doing now
explain why you want to do this course
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both theses views and give your own opinion.
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?
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• say what you have learned in your present job
• suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
• explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _______________
Indvidual greed and selfishnesss have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more treaditional values of respect for the family and local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Mrs Jones, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town , 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
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main-subjects, Others believe it is more important to _give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification, Discuss both these views and give- your own opinion.
Some people think that children should learn world history. Others believe that it is more important to learn the history of their own country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible sollutions?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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.
You recently finished studying at a university in another country where you shared a house with a fellow student. Something urgent came up while your housemate was away on a short trip and you had to leave without saying goodbye.
Write to your housemate. In your letter
Apologize for leaving without saying goodbye.
Explain why you had to leave.
With recent improvements online, it is increasingly possible for people to leave reviews for goods and services they have purchased. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Topic: Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Offer to find a place for him / her to live • Give advice about how to find a part-time job • Give information on where he / she can learn your language
Some people feel that the best way to protect endangered wildlife is to create reserves for the animals to live without human interference, while others feel that reserves are unsuccessful for conservations. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries legal driving age is 18 years old. Some people believe it is the right age to learn how to drive a car, whereas others say that the minimum age should be 25. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is importante 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 opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
Some people claim that governments should take action to ensure that people have a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, disagree and believe that people should decide for themselves which way they prefer to live their lives. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people think that studying history is a waste of time while others think it is essential to learn history .Discuss your opinion and both the view points
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 extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort o f punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Your town council has decided to demolish an historic building due to lack of funds to renovate. Write a letter to your counselor . In your letter, you should say:
why it is important to preserve the historic building
how the funds could be generated.
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE GOING TO ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES TO LEARN THE “ INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE – ENGLISH”. IT IS UNDOUBTEDLY TRUE THAT STUDYING ENGLISH IN AN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY IS THE BEST WAY, BUT IT IS NOT THE ONLY WAY TO LEARN IT.
DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
give details of your study plans
explain why you want to get a part-time job
suggest how your friend could help you find a job
SMore and more transitional companies are setting up their business operations in economically developing nations. In this essay, I will discuss about some benefits and drawbacks of the inhabitants who live in those countries.
In Britain, when someone’s gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Some times 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.
Many elderly people are no longer being looked after by their families, rather they are living in nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People from cities go to university more often than those who live in the country. Some people think that the government should make it easier to enter universities for people who live outside of cities and towns by setting lower entry requirements and tuition fees. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some students do not have the natural ability for other languages. Some people think that schools should not force students to learn foreign languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?