In some cultures, children are oftern told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
millions of dollarsare spent on space research every year . some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on earth . do you agree or disagree ?
Some people say that teachers should be paid according to how their students learn. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should a learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today youth are unemployed even after completing their education. What are the reasons behind growing youth unemployment? What effects does it have? According to you how can this problem of youth unemployment be overcome?
Some people believe that in order to reduce crime, prisoners should be given longer prison sentences while some people think there are other alternative ways. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
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A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
• give contact details for when you are away
• give instructions about how to care for your pet
• describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online.
Write a letter to the Customer Service department. In your letter:
· Describe the item you bought
· Outline what the problem is
· Explain why you want a refund
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school?
According to global health experts teenage pregnancy is on the ascendency among huge number of families across Africa. What are the causes of the problem? What can be done to solve the problem?
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Type a letter to your friend. In your letter, Invite him to stay and suggest a date briefly describe the new house and garden say why you like your new house
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some consider it a good idea, some oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many cities there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to modernise, old buildings are demolished and replaces with new buildings. What are the disadvantages of knocking down old building? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibilities towards local communities in which they operate?
Some people like reading books for knowledge and pleasure; others prefer getting information and entertainment on the internet. What is your opinion? Write an essay at least 200 words.
The image below illustrates the recycling process of discarded glass bottles. Provide a summary of the information by mentioning the main features and make appropriate comparisons wherever relevant.
the maps show the of stokeford in 1930 and 2010. write a repost of at least 150 words, summarizing the main features and make comparison where relevant
Line and Bar Chart Visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Write 150 words
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people arge that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
By punishing murderer with death penalty, the society is also guilty of committing murder. Life in prison is a better punishment for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Earlier technology developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent development ever will To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
explain where you live
describe the problem
give reasons why you do not want this development
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Baler in Aurora is slowly becoming a favorite tourist destination especially to those who want to learn how to surf because of its towering waves. What do you think the people of Baler should do in order to address the increasing number of tourists in their province?
Nowadays it is easy to get a credit card . However some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay debts back. Do the advantages of credit card overweigh the disadvantage of it.
You have an appointment with your bank manager, but you cannot attend the meeting. You are writing to him to make another appointment. In your letter
• Apologize for any inconvenience
• Explain why you cannot attend this meeting
• Make an appointment for another meeting
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
«Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?»
What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
Mrs Barrette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words
Although modern life has brought with it improvements in people’s standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people argue that humanity must radically alter its ways of living in order to prevent more climate change. To what extent do you agree?
Increasing population is the root cause of many other problems in emerging economies like India. In your opinion, should government intervene in the rights of an individual with regard to family planning? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such intervention?
the total of Japanese who go to a board for tourism and the percentage of Australian in Japan’s tourist market from 1985 to 1995 rise. Do you agree or disagree
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. summarize the information, and write 150 words.
Write an informal letter to a friend who has invited who has invited you to come and stay with him on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation in 150 words
The line chart details participants according to activity at a social center in the Australian city of Melbourne from 2000 to 2020.
In some countries, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extend do you agree?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information,such as their hobbies and interests,and whether they are married or single.some people say that this information may be relevant and useful.others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write atleast 250 words.
Nowadays an ordinary person can become popular through the Internet and TV media. Is it a positive or a negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hardwork? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales position?
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor
barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your
letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
The bar chart gives information about passengers using John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark airports between years 1995 and 2000.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, picture, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write al least 150 words. In 20 minutes
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some students take one year off between finishing school, and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask you landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter explain.
-why you can't pay the rent
when you will pay the rent
How you will ensure you can pay the rent in the future
You have seen a Tourist Board welcoming nominations for a ‘Best City/Town Award’. Nominate your home city/town.
Write a letter to the tourist board. In your letter
•nominate your town/city and refer to its location
•explain what is special about your city/town
•say how winning an award would change your city/town
some people believe that in the near future there will be no borders between two countries while other fell that national borders will always remain. discuss both the views and give your opinion.