Some people believe that schools should focus only on academic subjects such as math and science. They argue that subjects like music and physical education are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: accelerat
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want.
Some say that watching television among children has detrimental effects on their growth while Othes say otherwise. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views?
Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health. Some say the way to ask people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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?
Nowadays people are influenced by fashion, in particular when choosing their clothes and hairstyle. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
oday 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 with these views?
You have recently ordered an item from the internet, but are not happy with the purchase.
Write to the company. In your letter
•Describe what you purchased
• Explain why you are not happy with the purchase
• Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
Some people believe that nuclear energy is a necessary solution for meeting future energy demands and combating climate change, while others argue that renewable energy sources are a safer and more sustainable alternative. Discuss both opinions and provide your own view.
Some people think that studying history is a waste of time while others think it is essential to learn history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays many business meetings and training are happening online and not in real offices. Do you think the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local are is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
•Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
•Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
•Suggest what should be done about the problem
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think she/he should get a job.Write a letter to this friend.
•say why she will not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea
•Suggest the type of job that would be suitable
Some people say that punishment is the best way to teach children to behave well is to punish them. Others argue that rewarding and praising is a better way to teach them the difference between right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending on different commodities and services in a particular European country in 1998 and 2008.
You are looking for a part-time job over the holiday period. In your local paper, you have seen an advertisement for a position in a bookshop.
Write a letter of application to the shop owner. In your letter
⚫ say why you are writing
⚫ say why you feel you are suitable for the position
say when you can attend an interview
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Express your overall enjoyment of last week’s event. Explain why each potluck dish needs a list of ingredients. Describe how the potluck could be differently organized next year.
some people believe that electronic games are improving the skills of young people. Others think that it is a complete waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects so as to help the country make progress and develop. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that museums and art galleries should only show work from local artist rather than work from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Now it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do advantages of credit card outweight the disadventages?
The charts below show the proportions of British student at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that shops should sell food products from the local area rather than sell food imported from other country's.Do you agree or disagree?
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or individual people to address. In the other word, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that countryside life is healthier while others believe that city is better in order to have a healthy lifestyle. Discuss both views with your own perception.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government funding for university should only be provided for the best student as scholarships and all other funding for universities should come from tuition fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It has been said, "Not all learning takes place in the classroom." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from personal experience with knowledge gained from classroom instruction. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
say where you think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some working parents believe children centres can provide best care of children, while others think family members like grandparents can do this job. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech) .To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that we should invest more money in classroom technology and equipment. Others argue that we should spend this money on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to live in hot climate; however, others prefer to live in cold regions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that in the morden world we are more dependent on each other. Others argue that people have become more independent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that wild animals should not be kept in zoos or other man-made environments as there is no longer a need for them in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoos, while others think that zoos are both entertainment and ecological important. Discuss both views
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
Some people think that children should learn how to compete, but other think that children should be taught to cooperatevto become more useful adults. Express some reasons for both views and give your opinion.
some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. discuss both these views and give your own opinin.
Topic: Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transport, while others think that building more roads is the solution. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. Others disagree and say that it is also positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter: give details about the order you made explain what was wrong with the item tell the company what you want them to do about it Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
In some places lod age is valued,while in other cultures youth is considered more important.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that consumerism is positive due to its impact on economic growth. While others think it is negative because it brings environmental and social issues. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that free housing should be provided by the government for the under-privileged and people who cannot afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The younger generation cannot live without technology. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Video records are better to learn about the way other people in the world lives than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. 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,
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work