TOPIC 12: Some businesses find that new employees finishing education lack basic interpersonal ability such as working with others as a part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?
Despite the growing number of gyms and fitness centres, more and more people are leading a sedentary lifestyle in the modern society. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest
In many countries school have severe problems with students behavior. What do you think are the causes of this, what solution can you suggest.
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centures that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than ther are now. What problems will you cause? What can be done to solve these problems?
A large number of young people can not find a job after leaving school. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people?
Many peolpe say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others clain that it is bette to start work after school and gain experience in the worl of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?
In most countries, prison is an effective solution to the problem of crime. Some people think it is a more effective solution to provide education for those who violate the law. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Writing test Drug abuse is an increasing problem in modern times. Discuss some reasons behind this and suggest ways it can be hindered
You will have to undergo a minor surgical procedure and you will not be able to do your job in full. Write to your manager – Explain about the operation. – Say what part of the job you will not be able to do. – Suggest a solution to this situation.
You have been facing a lot of issues at work lately. Write a letter to your Reporting Manager informing him about this.
In your letter:
• Explain what / who is affecting your work and people's attitude towards you
• What your expectations are from this work/office
• How / what your manager can do to help you with these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Example 6: Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the punishment. Why are this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
You work at home and you have a problem with a piece of equipment your purchased for your job. Write a letter to company which supplied the equipment.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be abel to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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
Some people believe that global migration has serious consequences for both the countries people leave and the countries they move to. Others argue that migration has more positive effects than negative. Discuss the causes and effects of global migration. Give specific examples to support your answer.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it didnot work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Explain the problem
3. And state what action you would like from the company
Write a letter declinging the job offer.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employee
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Fresh water has become a global problem for the world. What are the reasons of it? What measures government and individuals should take to resolve this?
These days undocumented immigrants are a big problem. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?
The line graph shows the global demand of different types of textile from 1980 to 2015.
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development? Huy Cao
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and includes relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Machines have taken over domestic jobs that used to be done by hand. What are the advantages and disadvantage of this? Give examples from your own experience.
Mrs Barret, 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 Barret. in your letter
Suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this Job
Explain when you will and will not be available
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
mobile phones have changed the way many people communicate. Nowadays people cannot live without them if they want to be a part of sociaty. to what extend do you think this is true?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why she will not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea Suggest the typy of job that would be suitable.
Some people think that children should obey and do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Others think that children controlled too much cannot deal with problems themselves in adulthood. Discuss both views and state your own opinion
Write a letter to your local council that the road in front of your house is damaged.
In your letter, you should:
tell him your name and where you are living
describe the problem
suggest what you want him to do for it.
You are looking for a part time Job in a sports centre.write a letter to the manager of the sports centre.in your letter
Introduce yourself
Explain what experience and special skills you have
Tell him/her when you think you could start
Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you sugges
With the development of technology, children are now living in a world that is different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this situation cause for society and family ?
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? General topic - International tourism Specific topic - impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Advantages - cover labour-shortages and create business Disadvantages - pollution and jobs competition rises
In the past, most people spend their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job.You think he/she get ajob. -Write a letter to this friend.In your letter: #say why he/she would not enjoy going to college. #explain why getting a job is good idea for him/her
in many countries today insufficient respect is shown to older people. what do you think maybe the reason for this? what problems might this cause in society?
You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no-one has replied to your complaint.
Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter
say why you are writing and how you feel
explain what happenedDear sirtell them what you would like them to do.
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this peoblem?
You recently bought an electronic device from a store, but it is not working properly. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the device.
Explain what you have done to try to resolve the issue.
State what you would like the manager to do.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the training course you want to do
explain what the company could do to help you
say how the course will be useful for your job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .......................,
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 a negative developement?
Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job to support his studies.
In your letter
- describe the job you found for him
-Explain why this job is good for him
-say what he needs to do to get the job
With the scale of globalisation today, it would be of unquestionable benefit to have a single world currency. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …,
Your internet connection has been slow and intermittent Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain about. In the letter: –
Describe the problem and why you are unhappy –
Arrange for an engineer to visit your home –
Request a reduction in your bill
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments againts offender? To what extent do you agree or dis agree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
One of the major problems that faces today's governments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
the government spends too much money on space research while there are still alot of problems on the earth. towhat extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart provides an analysis of electricity generation and usage levels by the Top 10 global energy users in 2014.