More and more citizens relying on private vehicles as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.
Many species of animals have become extinct in recent times. What are the causes of this? What are some possible solutions?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that is runs, in order to save money
write a letter to the local council.in your letter
give detils of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and liesure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local peaple if the centre closes
Some people say that it is possible for a country to be both economically successful and have a clean environment. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others belive that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest a possible solution.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate online and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time, but fail to do so. What are the reasons of this failure? What are the possible solutions?
Some people think that formal education should start for children as early as possibl. While others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sidney College of Australia. You new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible. Write a letter to the direction of the school.
In your letter:
*Explain who you are and why you are writing
*Request these documents
*Ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre 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 centre
* explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date.
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
- Apologies to your friend.
- Explain why it?s not possible to meet now.
- Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution
In many places, large chain stores are taking over the marketplace, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Access to computers has increased rapidly today, so the number of children playing computer games has risen too. This essay will discuss the main issue associated with this situation and propose some possible solutions to avoid them.
Global warming is one of the various climate issues. Discuss the possible causes ad offer measures to control the damage caused.
*More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution*
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
explain why you are writing
ask for the return of your deposit
inform the landlord of possible legal action
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday fort he first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your. 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
Write at least 150 words.
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
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
&Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday.
&Describe some possible disadvantages.
&Say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
• explain what you would like to talk about
• say why students would be interested in your job
• suggest a possible date and time for the talk
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet without face to face. To what extent this is positive or negative? Give your views.
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?
The world is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.
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 crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
ou are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise 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
Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future careers. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Sime people believe that children should be allowed to staybat home and play until theybare six or seven years old. Others believe that it os important for young children to go to school as soon ss possible. What do you think are tge advantages of attending school from a young age
Many parents are unhappy because of the increasing amount of violence in their children by computer games, TV programs, and other leisure activities. How harmful are these for children? Discuss possible solutions.
Some scientists believe that studying the behavior of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature, or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
*It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?*
The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children from age 7-11 now spend more time watching television and/or playing vedio games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problems?
Robots can free people from difficult and dangerous work. However, some people are worried about the possible dangers robots may create. Discuss the benefits of using robots and the possible dangers from it.
Some people say that it is impossible for the human workforce to compete with artifical inteligence in the future. How true do you think this statement is?
Farmers within a country are often protected by tariffs - that is, special taxes on imported food. Such policies are necessary, and should be implemented wherever possible. To what extent do you agree with this? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible argument on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
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
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think money does not guarantee happiness. Disscus both these views and give your opinion.
Countries should try to produce all the food for the population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some poeple believe that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, businees and the academic world. Other believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that traveling to different countries is the best way to gain knowledge about other cultures. Others argue that it is possible to learn about other cultures through books, films, and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 wor