Many people buy products that they do not really need and replace old products with the new ones unnecessarily. Why do people buy things they do not really need? Do you think this is a good thing?
Research recently shows an increasing number of business meetings and trainings taking place online. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He / She would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your firned. In your email describe where you lived when you were a student at a university recommend the best way for him / her for accommodation warn him / her of mistakes make when choosing accommodation
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
While it is sometimes thought that prison is the best place for criminals, others believe that there are better ways to deal with them. What is your opinion? prison = dangrous, and consequence Rehabilitation = fix, mental problems
Many companies are strongly against having personal relationships in the workplace and impose strict policies against it. Do you agree or disagree with this practice? Include any relevant explanations and examples from your own experience.
People can use a mobile phones to answer work and home calls at any place or seven days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society.
Many companies are strongly against having personal relationships in the workplace and impose strict policies against it. Do you agree or disagree with this practice?
Today it is common practice for many business meetings and business training to take place online. Do the advantages of this new development outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below shows changes that took place in youngsville in new zealand over a 25-year period from 1980 to 2005.
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. It is said, A woman’s place is in the home. What do you think?
Some people think that cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Dou you think advantages of working from outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows the changes, which took place in a coastal area called Portland from 1950 to 2007. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the diagrams below.
The map below show the changes that have taken place in Meadowside village and Fonton, a neighbouring town, since 1962.
Some people say that ebook and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many people believe cities should not try to preserve its old, historic buildings and instead ,they should destroy them and replace them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree?
You have read a magazine article that mentioned a place you are familiar with. There was a mistake in the article. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine and say:
What the error was
Explain that you are familiar with the place
Why it is important to correct the error
Surveillance cameras in bank, offices, shops, and streets have been very successful in reducing crime in the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people’s private business. what problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? are there any solution? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly common for people to do their work from home rather than going into their place of work. What reasons are there for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that we sould replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason, younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that universities should only offer places to young students who receive high marks at school. Others think that universities should offer a place to anyone of any age. Discuss and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
it is argued that mobile phones and other electronic devices have no place in the classrooms. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more business training and business meetings are taking place online rather than face-to-face. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized that an old friend lives in the city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Ask them for advice in finding accommodation
Tell them where you would like to live
Tell them the type of place you are looking for
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
You recently organised an all- day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter, -
Say what the participants liked about the hotel -
Explain why they were unhappy about the food -
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
You recently Stayed at your friends Place to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house.
write a letter to feed friend
In your letter you should :
•Describe what the accident was
•explain when it happened
•Suggest how the damage can be fixed
https://writing9.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.writing9.com%2F74c818ac6541bfe96a9b3ecfc32bc7b1.png&w=384&q=75 The map below shows the changes that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014.
you are going to study at a college in another country " you need to find a place you will live.
- Write a letter to the College's accomodation officers in your letter,
- give details of your course and your arrival date
- describe the kind of accommodation you need
- Say what you like the accomodation officer to do
You have been studying English for several years in your own country, and feel that you would benefit from an eight-week intensive course for foreign students offered by a college in the south of England. Write a letter applying for a place on the course, stating your reasons for choosing this particular college.
Write a letter to your friend who wants to visit your hometown. In your letter say
• When is the best time to visit
• Recommend someplace to stay
• Invite her/him to your house
Today more a more tourists are visiting place where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antarctic. What are benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
In modern society, some people believe children should listen to the story of their parents. However, others think the advanced media could replace parents to tell the story for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Brinslow between 1990 and 2005.
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world today. In the not too distant future technology will completely replace the teachers in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
Your friend has been offered a place on a cource at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an letter to your friend Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university Recommend the best way to for him/her to look for accommodation Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950
Some people say that wild animals have no place in the 21st century, and the protection is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The world today is a safer place than it was a hundred years ago, and government should stop spending large amount of money on their armed forces . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park secondary school since it's construction in 1950. Summarise the information and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent 1950 Main road Houses school Farmland playground 1980 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground 2010 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before.
•say where you went,
•where you stayed,
•what you can do there and
•what the food was like.
Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money so computer should replace them. Howevee, others do not agree. Discuss both aides and give your opinion.
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevelant and eventually replace traditional foods and methods of preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.Write to a real estate agent and:
explain why you want to move.
mention what location would you prefer.
describe the accommodation type that you need.