As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Thus, there is no longer any need to print newspapers, books or magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:
•say in general what you like about shopping in your area
•say what is wrong with the facilities
• suggest how they can be improved
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that they can get news better through other media platforms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
you recently attended a meeting at a hotel.When yu 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 youy think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do.
Violent news stories should not be shown on television and newspapers because they promote violence. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by picturers. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
In the future, no one will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything online with out paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree? with this statment
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:
What activities you have planned
When the first meeting takes place and where
Dear Sir,
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or bools because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
More and more information about the lives of celebrtites in newspaper, magazine, and online. What is this happening ? what are the disadvantages for the reading public ? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A recent newspaper article reported that a 14 years old boy who seriously destroyed his school got the punishment to clean Street instead of being sent to prison. Do you think this is right or do you think that such criminal should be sent to prison.
News Stories on TV and in newspaper are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
With the rise of e-books, come the decline in paper books . Some people see this ad a good forward step while others do not. What are advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
*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?*
news editorsdecidee what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. what factors do you think influence these decisions? do we become used to bad news, and would it be better if more good news was reported?
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
More and more people no longer read newspapers. 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*
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others people believe that they can get better through another media platform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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.
: Some people think that paper money and coins will be replaced completely by credit cards and online methods of payment in the future. Do you agree or disagree?
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 point 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
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. With a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter :
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you do not want this development
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
Dear Sir or Madam,
Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the gov ernment should impose restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the government should impose restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (Duc)
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,.
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV has bad consequences, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead, they get news about the world from the Internet. Why is it so? Is this a positive or negative development?
Although more and more people get the news on internet, the newspaper will be important in the future. 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 extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers and books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or diasgree with this statement.
Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it comes to the news. Do you think all news is true? What is the function of newspaper?
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 centers
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer or f the article
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, therefore there is no need to print books, magazines and newspapers on paper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart illustrates the percentage of people using different media to access news in 2013, 2015, and 2017. Four types of media are compared: television, newspapers, radio, and the internet.
Success in formal 'pen and paper' examinations is often seen to be sign of intelligence. To what extent do you agree with the view that formal examinations measue intelligence?
•Although more and more people read the news on the internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some think newspaper are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion?
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories.Some people think that photographs are not a reliable source of news while other consider photographs to be irrefutable.Discuss both side and give your opinion.
You have recently visited a building which is of historical importance and came to know that it's in bad condition. Write a letter to local newspaper office. Which building it is? What are the problems? What do you expect them to do?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …,
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?
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this area of work
say when you can attend an interview.