Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
Language teachers should concentrate on giving feedback to students when they do good work, rather than on criticising bad work. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (For example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
You have recently visited a sports centre and discovered some problems including the poor condition of a changing room there. You had complained about it earlier, but still no action has been taken.
Write a letter to the facility manager about it. In your letter,
● describe the problems
● include details of your complaint
● say what actions you would like them to take
After finishing school some student go travelling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages ?
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel
• explain why they were unhappy about the food
• suggest what the manage� should do to improve the food in future
Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more P.E lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries in the world, young generations start leaving their parents' homes once they finish high school. They start living on their terms or share a house with friends or colleagues. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer.
You recently visited a new restaurant in your neighborhood, but you were not satisfied with the service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Describe the situation that led to your dissatisfaction.
Explain how you felt about the service you received.
Suggest what you would like the restaurant to do to improve their service.
Many manufactured food and drinks contain high level of sugars which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Context: Volunteer work is when people offer their time and effort to help others without being paid. Students often volunteer to gain valuable experience and give back to the community. Prompt: High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree? Write a persuasive essay, choosing one side, agreeing or disagreeing, in around 400 words.
Some people think that books should be stopped in schools that film videos and computer should be used to what extent do you agree
Some people believe that having too many TV channels is good for people, while some other pole believe that it only brings some poor quality TV programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that music should be taught in schools. Others think it is better to focus on Computer & Science. What is your opinion ?
IN THE MODERN WORLD IT IS NO LONGER NECESSARY TO USE ANIMALS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING OR MEDICINE. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
In the modern world, schools are no longer necessary because there is so much information available through internet, that they can just as well study at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries but is does not solve poverty. Therefore , develop countries should guve other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart bewlow shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
After finishing school, some students go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages?
Some spend alot of money on weddings .why do they do this? Do you think it is good to spend alot of money on weddings
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses. Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own style as the old house style in local areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require to succeed at their future. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion, what are some of the skills that employers look for in new employees?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
Express your appreciation
And offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think that children should go to kindergarten before attending primary school, while others believe that children should stay all day with their families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers instead of benefitting them individually. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opininon.
Even when rich countries help poor countries economically, there are still issues related to hunger and diseases. What are the causes and solutions to these issues?
Wealthy counties should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about wheter to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. - why he/she whould not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her - suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
The maps illustrate the developments that took place at Queen Mary infirmary over 3 different time periods (1960, 1980, 2000).
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend.
-Say why a driving license is advantageous.
-Recommend a driving school.
-Give extra guidance/tips.
"Some people think that students benefit more from learning in classrooms with teachers than from studying online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
In some countries,the gap between rich and poor is widening. What problems does this create? What measures can be taken to address this issue?
Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their familles but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Food travels thousands of miles from farms to consumers. some people believe we should buy food from local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that raising the prices of fast food will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss these points of view. What is your opinion
Some people believe that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future career. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
.Say which points in the article you agree with
.Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
.Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the articleI have recently
Some people think that the government should subsidize fruits and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Other argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Eating fast food is dangerous for our health, environment and family eating habits. Do you agree or disagree?
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Parents, usually mothers, give up work, choose to stay at home and look after families. Some people think that government should give them salary. Do you agree or disagree. Give reason from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that adults get motivated to exercise and play sports because of the major sports events such as the olympic games and the football worldcup. Others say that there are many ways apart from TV to encourage them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In the past peolpe used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?