You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
•Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
•Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Some people believe that it is good to hare as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the fisrt time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
⁃explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
⁃Describe some possible disadvantages.
⁃Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
Whilst information system are now being utilized to aid the old, some people are worrying about the possible negative outcomes To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the internet, has made it possible for many people to work from their home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
In recent years, “responsible tourist” have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist”. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, an increasing number of people are moving from rural areas to urban areas. This urbanisation process has brought about numerous problems. What are some of the problem caused? And what are some possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Science will soon make it possible for people to live until 100 years, perhaps even to 200 years. Some people think that this would be a good thing. Others think that it would cause many problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The percentage of overweight children in western societies has increased by almost 20 percent in last ten years. discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution
Some people say that instead of seeing the internet as a way of opening up new possibilities worldwide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some think that formal education should start for children as early as possible. While others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman.
In your letter,
remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
You recently moved to a new neighbourhood, and you are facing difficulties with the public transportation system.
Write a letter to your local council to express your concerns. In your letter
• explain the issues you are experiencing with public transportation
• describe how these problems are affecting your daily life
• suggest possible improvements to the transportation system
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is impossible to help all people in the world, so the government should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
plagiarism in academia has become a major issue in many countries today. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solution?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a
chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should
contact him about a possible Job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of Job youaare inter,sted in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the Job
Some people believe that devolopments in the field of artificial intellengence will have a possitive impacton our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinions.
The crime rate amoung teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions.
the diagram below shows a possible future means of home energy production
Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possible solutions?
You have a test in your English class next week, but you cannot attend. Write to your teacher. In your letter:
• Explain your situation.
• Apologise for not being able to take the test.
• Ask whether it is possible for you to take the test at another time.
In a number of developing countries, the quality of air and water is declining day by day. State the problems due to this? Discuss the possible solutions for dealing with these problems.
*Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local area whenever possible rather than foods that are imported from other countries* . _Do you agree or disagree?_ Give reasons from your answer and include any relevant examples from your iwn knowledge or experience.
Your community association wants to build a swimming pool so that inhabitants can enjoy their leisure time. They are considering two possible options whether to build an indoor pool which is more expensive but can be enjoyed year around or to build an outdoor pool. The association wants your opinion. Which choice do you prefer? Explain why you prefer that choice. Also explain the problems with the other choice. Option1: Build an indoor pool. Option2: Build an outdoor pool.
People spend an increasing amount of time online. This means that some people are not comfortable in social situations in which they are face to face with others. What are the effects of this phenomenon? What are some possible solutions to this problem?
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A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggest possible solutions to the problem
In many countries, crime rates among younger people have been rising in recent years. What are the causes of this, and what are the possible solutions?
It is new now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outwiegh disadvantages?
Writing Practice. Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective in reducing crime levels?
In order to study effectively, it requires comfort, peace and time. So it is impossible for a student to combine learning and employment at the same time because one distracts the other. Is it realistic to combine them at the same time? Support your opinion with examples.
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past people could only eat food grown locally and in the season. Now it is possible to have any kind of food from all over the world at any time of the year. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/She has ask for your advice.
write a letter to your friednd.in your letter
explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you whould like to go camping with your friend this summer
A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
-Tell your friend you understand the problem.
-Explain what happened to you in the past.
-Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
The workplace is changing rapidly and many people can no longer rely on having one job there entire life. Describe the possible causes of this and suggest how this problem can be dealt with.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
*explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
The diagrams show the problem of flooding in a UK town and two possible solutions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Umar
Global warming is one of the one of the biggest threats human face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing at the alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.
Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that children should go to school as young as possible, while others believe that children should not start primary school until they are six or seven-years-old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, it is possible for people to have a variety of food that has been transported from all over the world. To what extent do you think its benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic wolrd. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as team. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
Children from 7-11now spend more time watching television and playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practice in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
•describe what the group does
•explain why the group is good for the community
•suggest alternative days and times for practice
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choices of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?