In many countries, modern buildings are changing the character and appearance of towns and cities. Some people believe that countries should protect their cultural identity by insisting that all new buildings are built in a traditional style.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Public general have differing views with regard to the advent of concessionary aviation. Some people thinks it has provided a myriad of advantages by making overseas air travel more easily reachable whereas the opposite attitude is true for others. In this essay, I will discuss both views in detail and offer my opinion.
More and more information about the lives of celebrities is found in newspapers, magazines, and online. Why is this happening? What are the disadvantages for the reading public?
Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experience.
Nowadays young people prefer going to shopping centres rather than spending their time in organised activities such as sport or music. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
There was a time when people only shopped out of necessity, but these days shopping seems to have become a new form of leisure activity. People don't appreciate the value of money anymore. To what extent do you agree with this view?
a museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpiad work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
The first car appeard on british road in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on british roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that is better to work alone and others think that is better to work in a team. Which do you prefer? Give reasons and details to support your opinion.
How far do a teacher's responsibilites extend? Are they only accountable for the academic training of their students or should they also care about their socialization? For example, should they interfere when they see their children not getting along? Support your opinions with examples, reasons and explanation.
Animal extinction is a natural process, like the dinosaur did in the past. People have no reason to prevent this from happening.
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. What is the impact of it on the environment and what is the effect on people who lost their jobs because of it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern transportation and shipping has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
Some people soy thol industrial growth is necessory to solve poverty, but some other people orgue that industrial growth is causing environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say that the best preparation for life is learning to work with others and be cooperative. Others take the opposite view and say that learning to be competitive is the best preparation. Discuss these positions, using concrete examples of both. Tell which one you agree with and explain why.
Nowadays, more and more people choose to do their shopping online instead of going to physical stores. Why is this so? What are the disadvantages of this trend?
In the past when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing
do you think that technological advancement has brought more harm than good? Use specific reasons and details to support your answe
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for yourjob.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
• describe the problem with the equipment
• explain how this problem is affecting your work
• say what you want the shop or company to do
Some people think that the government should use extra money to fund programs to improve the environment. Others think that it is better for the government to spend money to support artistic programs. Which option do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You have recently seen an advertisement in a local newspaper for a part-time job at a pharmacy. Write a letter to the hiring manager to apply for the position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.
Describe your qualifications and experience relevant to the job.
Request further details about the job and the application process.
Topic 3. You paid for a holiday overseas, but the holiday was very disappointing. Write a letter to the travel company. In your letter
explain which holiday you went on
describe why the holiday was disappointing
tell the company what you want them to do
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do
In some countries, the number of shootings increases because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Scientific innovation is always a positive thing and should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to support your answer.
Nowadays, it is easily to apply and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problem when they are not able to pay their debt. In your opinion do advantage of credit card outweigh or disadvantage.
In recent decades, related to speech of the public which is new generations should be better than the precedents in terms of academically, many people believe that non-educational subject should be eliminated from to school curriculum. However, I think it is better to maintain them, and i will illustrate the reasons why I support that extent later in this essay.
Some people believe that global migration has serious consequences for both the countries people leave and the countries they move to. Others argue that migration has more positive effects than negative. Discuss the causes and effects of global migration. Give specific examples to support your answer.
Nowadays all new town planning should include public parks, shopping malls and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More people will work from home and more students will study at home if computer technology becomes cheap and accessible. What will be the advantages and disadvantages if this happens?
Some parents allow their teenage children to live independently, away from home. Other parents don’t want their teenage children to live away from them. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter .Describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight •Explain how missing your flight affected you •Make it clear what you would like the airline to do
Successful sports stars and glamorous film stars are a role model for youngsters. Do u support it or not? (Agree/Disagree)
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You borrowed an item from your friend, but unfortunately it got damaged while you were using it. Write a letter to your friend explaining what happened, apologizing for the damage, and saying how you plan to resolve the situation.
In some countries, governments are attempting to measure and improve the happiness of their populations in ways similar to how economic growth has traditionally been measured and prioritized. To what extent do you agree with this new approach? Justify your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the recent development in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazine will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that those form of media will never disappear. Discuss both views and give your opinion!
In some cities, the number of tourists seem to be overwhelming. Why this is happening? What are the effects of this on individuals and society?
The map below shows two potential locations for a shopping mall in the city of Brandfield. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. N
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? (17/1/21; 14GT-2; 5)
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most peoples live. Others think that adults life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 worrds
You are unhappy with a service you received at a restaurant.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
- Describe the situation.
- Explain why you were unhappy.
- Suggest what you would like the manager to do.
The growth of online shopping will one day leasd to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?