Childhood obesity is a growing public health crisis. In your opinion, what are the reasons for this and what can be done to tackle this issue?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statem
CHILDREN ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE OBESE. What are the reasons of this problem and how can this be solved?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to counsume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
General Training
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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
More and more people are relying on their private cars as a major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest atleast one possible solution
Challenge 2 Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do. What are the problems associated with this? What is the best way to achieve a better balance
Many of the diseases which afflict people with office jobs are the direct result of a sedentary lifestyle. Agree or disagree?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
-Describe the problem with the equipment
-Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
- Say what you would like the manager to do
Your neighbour keeps an animal in his / her garden and that is causing problem for you. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
say what the problem is and how it is affecting you
suggest how the problem could be solved
tell your neighbour what action you might take if the problem is not solved
Many parents are unhappy about the fact that the violence content in computer games, TV programs and other leisure activities is influencing their children. What are the harmful effects of such violent programs on children? What are the solutions of this problem?
In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in AI and automation technologies. Some argue that these technologies will lead to widespread job displacement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. what is do you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
105.Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortageof money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. To what extrnt do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are the some of the job skills employers look for new employees.
You attended a meeting last week but you are not happy with the hotel which you stayed in. Write a letter to the organizer who hotel for you. In your letter, you should tell:
(a) what the problems were
(b) what you didn't like about the hotel
(c) what do you want organizer to do.
Some people believe that crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that crime is a result of bad person's nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
With many problems of transport and accommodation in cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
Drug abuse is becoming a problem in our society. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions
In the future, nobody will buy printed nwespapers or books because they will be able to read everything they wnat online without paying. To what extenddo you agree or disagree with this statement.
Farming is the backbone of every country but nowadays many youngsters hesitate to enter this job. Some believe this is because other jobs are more alluring and lucrative. Others say it is because farming is an insecure job. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which jobs should be highly paid?
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
-explain your situation
-describe your problems
-tell him/her when you think you can move in
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a bussinessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this bussinessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Being a celebrity - such as a famous film or sport personality - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems
You bought a TV a week ago but when you discovered it did not 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.
• introduce yourself
• explain the problem
• and state what action you would like from the company.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
"You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year."
Write a letter to the couple.
In your letter,
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problrms. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not
work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
x describe the problem with the equipment
x explain what happened when you phoned the shop
x say what you would like the manager to do
In order to solve traffic problems should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of suchal a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
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.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. imp
Television has two roles: to inform and to entertain people. Explain which of these roles you see as more important. To what extent do you think that TV today performs each of these roles in an effective way? Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
Do you think it is best when facing a problem to ask someone with more experience for advice about them problem or do you feel that you should find information suggested though internet research. Which do you think is the best option? Use specific (not memorized) examples and details
The internet has been an amazing invention which has changed the world. Some people think that is has made life better while others believe it has caused problems. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
You have been have problems concerning your neighbour's trash lately.
Write a letter to the city enviromental officer. In you letter
derscribe the situation, explain how this problem is affecting you, suggest how the officer could help you with the problem.
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
●explain why you changed jobs
●describe your new job
●tell him/her your other news.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,
Nowadays, lots of household waste is a problem. What is the cause of this problem and how can we solve the issue?
You learned the news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter, you should:
explain why you need that job
give details of what you can do for the company suggest the time that you can work.
The graphs below show the percentage of graduates that got full-time jobs after graduating from university in Australia, from 2004 to 2012.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. - state what problems you had with the food you ordered - complain about the service - describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter:
●Describe the problem with the equipment
●Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
●Say what you would like the manager to do
Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a job, others believe that it would be better to gain experience first. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do yu think might be effective?
Many people finde it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. why do you think that is? how can this problem be overcome?
With the rapid advancement of communication technology, eg smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What do you think is the best way to find a job: by gaining more knowledge and education or through more practical skills? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Popular hobbies and interests over time and are more of a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what an individual really wants to do in his spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree.