You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter say,
- when you will be arriving and leaving
- what type of rooms you would like and ask how much the weekend will cost
- inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, many people commute by public transport in most big cities around the world. What are the reason for this? What can be done to improve public transport?
Your friend is planning to learn a new language and has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, include the following points:
•Thank them for asking your opinion.
•Recommend a language you think would be useful for them to learn.
•Explain why you think this language would be beneficial.
•Offer to help them with their learning process if possible
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Ambition is an important characteristic of people. How important is it for people to make success in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic for success
Technological improvement is making our life more comfortable. Some people argue that this is a positive trend, while others say it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
An increased number of people today change their career more than once in their lives. What are the reasons of this trend? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people choose to have their first child at an older age. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is it a negative or positive development? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
Some scientific inventios and discoveries are worthless and only waste time and money resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries,owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people.Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a possitive or negative situation?
In some countries, it is illegal now to reject applicants due to their age. Do you think that it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagre
In some Vinhomes areas, fast food, prepared meals, and sugary drinks are now sold in more shops and at lower prices than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people say that the main problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important problems in the life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
As compared to the past, people spend more years in school and enter the workforce much later in life. Describe some of the problems entering the workforce later in life can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.
Nowadays there is an increasing trend of big shopping centres opening up while small shops are closing down. What are the advantages and disadvantages of big shopping centres versus small local shops?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the acdemic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people join distance-learning programs (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Discuss both side of view and give your opinion.
To improve the job prospects, some people want the secondery schools to spend more time teaching commu nication and business skills and spend less time teaching history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As a result of global warming, many countries are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The alarming rise of sexual assault in the country has led to calls for the death penalty to be imposed by law, but there are some who think those rapists should be made to suffer for life. What is your opinion on this point?
Some people think books are lossing their importance in information and entertainment purposes.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The diagram below shows a possible future means of home energy production. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowasaday goverments are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains rather than in building new roads What are reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative devolepment?
The breakthroughs in medical science are by far the most significant advances in world society over the last two centureies. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Modern technology,such as personal computers and the internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home atleast part of the time instead of going to an office everyday. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Any art of a nation is its property and its cultural mouthpiece.Therefore it has to be not only preserved but also popularised across the globe.In what ways do you think art can be popularised globally?How this will influence the home country and other countries?
Public transit (e.g. buses, local trains, metros/subways) play an important role in helping residents and visitors get around large cities Public transit should be free at all times for those who want to use it. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries today, people can buy a wide rage of household goods (TV, microwave oven, and rice cooker). Is it a positive or negative development?
Competitive sports have been argued to have a positive effect on child education by some, while others oppose to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many business owners find that their staff lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as the ability to cooperate their coworkers. What are the causes? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
To be labelled a 'work of Art', a painting, sculpture, or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of Prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled 'masterpieces' whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way.Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative develoement?
Some people think that a high salary is the most important factor when choosing a company to work for, while others think that a good working atmosphere is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays shops have extented opening hours almost very day of the week in many countries.Is it a positive or negative development.
Many cities have areas where the only cars are taxies and buses. Is this a positive or a negative development? What are the effects of this on individuals and society ?
Some people believe that we should celebrate National Holidays, Whilst others oppose the idea and say that the Government should invest this money in health and education. Discuss Both Views and What is your personal opinion in this regard.
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It is observed that most governments pay a lot of money for an art project for instance, there are more and more paintings and sculpture seen in public places. Some people think that it is wrong, and the government should spend money on other important things of public interests. Give your opinion.
Some people believe that sports is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that drug addicts should be treated like criminals and sent to jail, while others believe that they should be treated like patients and snet ot hospital. Discuss both these biews and give your own opinion.
the costs of international travel are decreasing and tourism is growing . what are the advantages and diadvantages.
government will not provide the most innovative methods of treatment and it’s better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
Nowadays, young people admire sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that art (e.g.: painting, poetry, music) can be made by everyone whereas others believe that it can be made by those with special ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. •describe the item you lost •explain how you lost it •tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Although more and more people read newpapers on the internet, newspaper will remain as the most important source of news.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
“Public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?”