Some say that news has no connection with most of people’s life and it is a waste of time for most of us to read newspapers and watch telelivision news programs. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people prefer to read e-book rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries?
Coins and paper money will soon be replaced by credit and bank cards. Eventually we will have a cashless society which will be safer and more convenient for everyone. Do you agree or disagree
Some people take newspapers to be the most effective way to get information while others believe the best way to learn news is from other media. Discuss both views and give your own 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 Centre is different from most other
town centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on T.V and reading them on newspaper. What is the reason? Is it a good or bad idea.
With the rise of ebooks comes a drop in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
1.Some people say that E- books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines to what extent do you agree or disagree.
The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in a European country, namely timber, pulp, and paper, from 1980 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make Icomparison where relevant.
More and more people no longer read newspaper. They get news about the world through the Internet. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
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 statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledgement or experience.
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work. Write a letter to the head of the organisation. In your letter
– express your interest
– ask for details of the work that needs to be done
– let them know when you are available.
The diagram gives information about the process of making pulp and paper. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that newspapers should be allowed to publish details of politicians' private lives, while others argue that this is an invasion of privacy. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
TOPIC: In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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 extend do you agree or disagree with this idea.
Public media like the internet, newspapers, radio and TV should be strictly controlled to restrict the kind of content they show nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private life, while other’s think it should be controlled ? Discuss both views
You had a good meal in a local trestaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper to tell them about it, describe the meal you had, and why you think the restaurant is worth visiting.
New coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Therefore, some people believe this type of news should not be reported in newspapers or shown on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, has great influence in shaping people's ideas and their minds.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Give reasons for your answer.
Newspapers will remain the main source of news in the future and the Internet will not have any effect. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that detailed description of crime scenes in newspapers and on TV can have a bad influence on the public, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about current events. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You want to rent out a small apartment to a family, and you have decided to advertise it.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter,
•give details of the ad that you want to publish
•mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page
•say how you would like to pay for the advertisement
With recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these form of media will never disappear. What is your opinion?
The following diagram shows the paper manufacturing cycle
There are many ways to find a job: newspaper advertisements, Internet job search websites, and personal recomendations. What do you think is the best way to find a job? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned hime, 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
The chart below shows the process of waste paper recycling. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living.
write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper.
In your letter explain:
Why are you writing?
Protest the development of this beautiful and necessary green space in your town.
Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development?
Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it cones to the news. Do you think all news is true? What is the function of newspaper?
Some people say that with the development of modern technology printed books, newspapers and magazines lose their importance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that there should be restrictions on a detailed description of crimes on television or in the newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people suggest that there should be restrictions on a detailed description of crimes in the newspapers and on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that media like newspaper should stop publishing the information about the people's private life , Others think that control to stop such publication should be put in place. Discuss both views and state you opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain what experience and special skills you have
•explain why you are interested in the job
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres 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 centre is different from most other town centres
*offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Success in formal "pen and paper" examinations is often seen to be a sign of intelligence. To what extent do you agree with the view that formal examination measure intelligence?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want onine without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Vy
Some people think that news has no connection to people’s lives. Therefore, it is a waste of time read the newspaper and watch television news programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have missed some important papers accidently in a taxi.
Write a letter to the manager of the Taxi company. In your letter:
⦁ Give the details of your journey
⦁ Explain why those papers are important for you
⦁ Suggest what can the manager do
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•say where you think you left the paper
•explain why they are so important
•tell the mamager what you want him/her to do
Some people say that ebook and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
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 extend do you agrer or disagree with this statemnet? Zhazira.
Your 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 a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
With rise of e-books comes the decline in paper book. Some people sees this as a good step forward while other do not . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.