it is often said that crime is one of the main things that makes the quality of life poorer. what are the problems associated with this tendency, and what are the possible solutions.
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being over weight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society. How can this problem be solved.
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently purchased a flight ticket online, but after paying you realised that you entered the wrong date.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Explain the problem.
Say what the correct date should be.
Ask them to change your booking or offer a solution.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweight its drawbacks?
Nowadays many young people are not interested in reading the newspapers and watching news on television. Give reasons for this and proffer solution to this problem.
We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantage, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extend do you agree?
You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include:
Why public transport is important to you
What problem you face
Suggest what can be done to improve public transport
In some developing countries,it is difficult to get teacher to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developeing countries?what could be done to solve this problem?
Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change affect all the people in the world. Therefore, individuals cannot be expected to change their behavior and only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
*introduce yourself
*explain the problem
*and state what action you would like from the company
Nowadays there is a rapid increase of rubbish amounts all arounf the world . What are the causes and solutions of this problem .
Littering in cities is an increasing problem which needs to be dealt with. Some people think that steeper fines is the best way to deal with the problem. To what extent do you agree?
More and more wild animals are on the verfe if extinction and other are on the endanger list. what are the reasons for this. what can be done to solve this problem.
Some people aim to achieve balance between their work and other part of lives, but few achieve it. What is the reason behind this? What are the solutions to tackle this problem?
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
Taxes are imposed on private cars by government to solve the traffic problem and also to improve public transport. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You and classmates have been trying to find a book for a while and the book is out of stock.
Write a letter to the publisher. Write a letter and in your letter
Say why you need the book
Mention what the problem is
And ask the publisher to republish the book or provide you with copies of the book.
Environmental problems are becoming a global issues. Environmental problems are counter challenging the quality of the people enjoy in modern advanced societies. Do you think that environmental problems will produce a better results if it is addressed globally or should be addressed buly individilual countries?
More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In spite of advantage made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this case? What can be done about this problem?
The migration of people to cities is one of the biggest problems facing the world’s cities today. Discuss the causes. What solutions could be used to tackle the situation?
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken?
Many major cities around the world have become too expensive for lower-income people to reside in. What problems does this cause, and how can they be solved? Fatima
If racism and xenophobia are attitudes that we are taught , not born with, the problems that come from them can be resolved. Discuss the view and give our own opinion.
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you sug?
Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences. Some people think only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
Today, many people do not have time to spend with their families in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
The homeless population is growing in many cities around the world. What is the cause of this? What can be done to help this growing problem?
There are many extinct animal species in the world. Some people think we should protect animals from dying out, while others believe we should spend more time on problems of human beings. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subject in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society?
In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feelless safe than ever before.What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken tosolve it?
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
You recently went on a business trip to another country and you faced an issue at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport management and include
● what the details of your flight were.
● what the problem at the airport was.
● some suggestions for improvement.
Some people say that the extinction of species is the main environmental problem that we are facing in modern times. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation. However, you were not satisfied with some of the services provided.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to stay at the hotel
•describe the problems you faced during your stay
•say what you would like the manager to do about it
You have recently moved to a new flat. Unfortunately, you lost some money the other day, and cannot afford to pay next month's rent which is due.
Write a letter to the landlord:
explaining the situation
that you will pay as soon as your parents send the money Also, mention that there are some problems with the flat.
The average life span of citizens is increasing in developed countries. What problems can this cause? What measures should be taken to deal with these problems?
Lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing importance. what problems does this shortage case? what measures could be taken to overcome these problems?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, promotion and as result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What can could be done to encourage people to buy local production
Nowadays, an increasing number of young people display anti-social behavior and a lack of respect for others. What are the causes of this problems? can you suggest any solution?
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter,
say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
explain why your plans have changed
tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
In many Cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some government are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to the rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatment instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you agree or disagree with this idea .