English is used as a global language in most countries in the world. Do the advantages of using English as a global language outweigh the disadvantages?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve the growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree ot disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever befor. some people say an ageing population creats problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing populaion outweigh thr disadvantages?
Some people believe that money spent on space exploration is a waste and this money could be better used to fund other urgent problems in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way to resolve the international environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer countries are migrating to developed countries for better- paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
• describe your city
• describe your job
• describe the arrangements for him to visit you
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....,
The pie chart shows worldwide mobile phone sales for five brands (Sony, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and other) in percentages in 2005, whereas
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to you regarding my lost identification card.
I missed my ID card yesterday when I was coming on my way to the University, I noticed that it wasn't with me the moment I wanted to enter the University, I faced a real problem from the gate , as well as I had been forbidden from accessing the Library, I couldn't progress in my research. And not only that , to attend my chemistry laboratory I had to bring a permission from the dean, the problem that the permission I had was valid for only 48 hours, until I can get my new identification card.
As I need the card in every step in my college, most of my Business is hanging for now , I wouldn't be able to review some references or borrow them from the library, moreover , I have to submit my final research within one week , as the deadline is about to due , every day has a great value to me . Other problem , the missing laboratory classes are very hard to be substituted.
For all above reasons ,I want to apply for new card , hopefully, as soon as possible, in order to attend my classes and be able to finish my research in time , as you know the temporal permission would be expired by the end to today , I'm wondering if any official form should be filled . I brought my passport as requested and two passport size photos, if any further documents will be need , kindly contact me .
Your sincerely
Rehab Idries
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Increasing the price of patrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
• say who you are
• explain the problem
• say what action you would like the store to take
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
•Describe why you would be a good person for the role
•Describe any relevant experience you may have
People aim to keep a balance between their work and other parts of their lives, but few people achieve it. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how can these problems be overcome?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactoryjob or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. 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.
Some universities will deduct marks from student’s work if it is submitted late. What is your opinion on this and what other action can solve this problem?
The table below gives information about the different ways mobile phone owners use their phones in a developing country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently started a part-time job in a supermarket. You made a small mistake in your work and you want to tell the manager about this.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
- give details of the small mistake you made.
- explain why you made this mistake.
- Suggest what you intend to do about this.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear .....................................,
Men do most of the high level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of jobs to be reserved for women? What your opinion on that?
Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide the best care for their children. Others believe that family members like grandparents can do a better job. Discuss both view and give your opinion
In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of water and air from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, children and teenagers spend more and more time indoors. What is the causes of this problem? What measures can be reduce this?
In some countries the avrage wight of people os increasing and their levels of health and fitness are deacreasing, . What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them
Some people believe that student should do part time job, whereas other believe that they should focus only on studies. Discuss both the points.
In recent times, stress has emerged to be the major challenge faced by people nowadays. What are the causes of this problem? Suggest some effective solutions for the same.
Education is a critical element of the prosperity of any nation. The more educated people in a country are, the more successful their nation becomes.” Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement. Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience or observations.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this area of work
say when you can attend an interview.
The world is becoming a smaller place because of globalization. Some people dread that culture will inevitably disappear as a result. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
•In large cities, the issue of overpopulation has been a significant cause of concern which leads to a lack of jobs and traffic congestion. What is the cause of this? How can government help in solving this problem? 1.High burn rates
The length of vacation that employees enjoy each year varies from job to job. Do you think people should have the same number of holidays regardless of their occupation? Explain your answer.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do yo agree or disagree with this opinion?
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbors disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter
describe how this situation affects you;
explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals ro deal with, while other think that individual should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and insterets whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ou recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
The rapid development of communication technology, such as smartphone, tablet, and other mobile devices, has more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is happening? Do you think this will have a possitive or negative impact on society
You are leaving a job and coming back to your hometown. Write a letter to your friend and say :
1. What is the reason for your leaving
2. What do you plan to do
3. Where an when will you meet your friend to discuss it?
The table below gives information about the different ways mobile phone owners use their phones in a developing country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. agree = followers, lovers, copy disagree = skip, do not care
Most countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? What are the solutions to address these problems?
Some people feel that entertainers like film stars, pop musicians or sport stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
ou have learned about an international job that is available within the company you currently work for and you want to apply.
Write a letter to the hiring manager. In your letter
Say why you are applying for this international position
Describe the job you are currently doing for the company
Tell him/her why you think you will be good at the job
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam
Some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Rapid progress in the fields of genetics and gene therapy is likely to have profound effects on people's lives in the foreseeable future. By altering people's genetic make- up, it may be possible for doctors to cure hereditary diseases, and for parents to choose important characteristics for their children such as their sex or level of intelligence. Such a development would be a major breakthrough for humanity and would solve many present-day problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Because of the global economy, many goods including what, we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
As most people spend a major part of their life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Discipline is ever increasing probelm in modern schools. Some people think that discpline should be the responsibility of teachers, while others this that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinioon.