In the past, most people work for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages for working with large businesses.
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The reason that most people are in debt is the overuse as well as irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks ought to do a background check and only issue credit cards to individuals who have the ability to pay back their debts. What is your opinion?
Most countries allow 18 year old to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow driving at that age. Others think that the age of start driving should be at least 25 years. Discuss both views.
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,
the pie charts below show the most common advantages and disadvantages of fairmont island, according to a servey of visitors.
Some people think visual images, such as photographs and videos can most accurately inform people about a news or story. Others believe they are not reliable sources of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
In some countries, health care and education are only partially funded by the government. Some people argue that the government should be responsible for covering the full cost of these services. Do you support or oppose the opinion? Explain your position.
Nowadays anyone can post news on the internet. As a result, we cannot trust information we read there. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that school studies are not useful and most important things are learnt outside the school. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples.
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born what might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadventages?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of grater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
The cost of living is usually higher in cities compared to towns or rural areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a high-cost urban area?
Health services are the basic necessity for a person. Private companies have make the health services quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages？
In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In your opinion what has been the most significant transportation innovation of the past 200 years? Support your opinion with reason and example from your own knowledge or experience.
A balanced diet is the most important factor for a healthy style. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For some people learning in a group is the most effective way, while others prefer one-on-one instruction. Discuss both views. What is your opinion?
1. Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform? standardized way implement distinct benefits presents challenges fosters equal footing individuality personal expression. personal interaction or self-expression well-being and productivity. feel restricted employees feel unified in their purpose more practical and accessible for everyone. On the downside
Shopping is the favorite past-time activity for most of the young people. Why do you think is that? Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other useful activities?
Some people think that food is one of the most fundamental economic products and should be mostly produced by each country for its own consumption, with only minimal export of products to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
A magazine wants to include contribution from its reader for an article called
'The book that influenced me the most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you the most.
In your letter
describe what this book was about
explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
today ,most of people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger.is it a positive or negtaive development in your opinion?to what extent do you support the devlopment?
Some people think that the teenage years are happinest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that family is the most powerful influence on a child’s development. However, others say that other influences such as television, friends and celebrities have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments' expenditure. This money should be used in new housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, private cars are now banned from certain city centers. What are advantages of such system and do you think this is something that most cities should adopt.
one problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solustions can suggest?
The restoration of an old building in major cities in the world cost numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you think the significance of English language as an international language will be lost with globalization or its significance will increase with globalization? What is your opinion?
Some people say that learning a foreign language is a very difficult task. What are the most difficult things about learning a foreign language? What is the best way to overcome them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the company encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Last week, you lost your luggage while traveling on holiday. Luckily, you have travel insurance. Write a letterto the manager of your insurance company. In your letter: Describe the characteristics of what you lost
Explain how you lost it.
Tell the insurance company what you need from them
Intelligence is the most important component for leadership. To what extent do you agree? Give examples from your own experience or knowledge.
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 do not 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 centre is different from most other town centres
-offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
THE Chart below shows the diffetent levels of post school qualifications in Australia and the proprtion of men and women who held them in 1999.
You wish to apply for a new college course, but you are unsure about the details of cost, duration and subjects posted on the college website. Write
an email to the relevant person in admissions at the college, asking them to clarify these points for you. In this email,
Say what your interest is
Explain why the website is unclear
Request the information that you need
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
ou 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 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 a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the cost of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
Advertising has become an unavoidable part of everyone's life. Some people say that advertising is a postive part of lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.
In your opinion, what is the most important thing that individuals, businesses, or governments can do to ensure a sustainable future? Give two reasons why this is the best thing to do.
You want to go camping for a week with a group of friends.
Write a letter to the campsite manager. In your letter
• ask them to send you some information about the campsite
• find out about the cost
• give information about your likely arrival time
Some people spend a lotf money on hosting birthday paries, family functions and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
You have seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job in the city post office during your holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the post office. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• explain what experience and special skills you have
• explain why you are interested in the job
The graph below provides information on the average cost of three kinds of cereals in England and Wales.
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that children should be allowed to go out for outdoor activities. While others believe that children should stay at home most of the time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
One of the most commonly shared consensuses these days is that the most favoured way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum permitted age for driving. Agree or Disagree?