some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to life in the countryside.Discuss both views and give your opinion
The prevention of health problems and illness is more important than treatment and medicine. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days, many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Explain why think this change has happened. What are the effects of this change in attitudes?
These days people do not go out for live performances or concerts and they prefer to enjoy watching them on computers and laptops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your
manager of your decision.
In your letter:
tell the manager your decision and the reason
describe what you have learnt in your current job
ask the manager to write you a reference letter.
Goverment has responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety.Therefore,some people think that the goverment should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
You recently purchased a faulty product from an online store. Write a letter to the store manager outlining the issue and requesting a refund or replacement.
In many countries, women never feel need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn and therefore do not require financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of refugees and displaced persons is a global concern. What measures can be taken to support these individuals and address the root causes of forced migration?
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
Your friend has booked a holiday for both of you. However, you are not happy with the hotel arrangements and want to change them. Write a letter to your friend.
In the letter, mention:
How excited you are for this holiday with him/her
Why are you not happy with the hotel?
Which alternatives would you prefer?
Some people give more importance to artistics painters, writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think? Do people prefer arts to technology in your views?
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they're afraid of losing. Therefore, sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Students these days prefer to take a year off between finishing school and pursuing higher studies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Many people are in financial hardship due to their irresponsible use of credit cards. Therefore, banks and other financial institutes should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to live in a big city. Others think it is better to live in a small town. Discuss both views.
The bar graph below represents the data about the clubs joined by the people of two different age groups at a leisure center. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Club preferences by age range
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, threre are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
*describe the situation
*explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
*say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter -explain why you are unhappy -request a refund -make arrangements to returned the damaged item
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it.
Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter
- tell the manager about your decision and the reason for it.
- describe what you learnt in your current job
- and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doinf things they are familier with. Discuss both these attitides and give your own opinion.
Studie suggests that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays children prefer electronic games to other games and toys? Why is it happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Nowadays many of us prefer o throw damaged things away whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Why has this change happened? What are the effect of this change?
‘Children who have brothers and sisters often have better
social development than an only child. The government
should therefore give money to parents to have two or
more children.’ What do you think about this proposal?
Nowadays many people prefer to use their own cars to commute rather than buses and trains. Why do you think this is happening? What can the government do to change it?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.It is therefore necessary for governments to imposw a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
More and more people are buying the electrical house or goods like TV washing machine, microwave oven refrigerator. Is it a positive or negative development?
In many countries, plastic bags are the main source of rubbish causing pollution in oceans and on land; therefore they should be banned. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something
you bought from them online. In your letter include:
what you bought
what the problem is
why you want a refund
write 150 words atleast in 20 minutes.
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words. Option A: Shopping Complex: This shopping mall would include restaurants, a large supermarket, and a movie theatre. Option B: Recreational Park: This park would include a sports complex, a large green area, and a small petting zoo.
Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To wht extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
❖Nowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attending regular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her.
Now write a letter to this friend.
In your letter:
- say how you felt about the visit
- refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
- invite your friend to visit you
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
•invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Nowadays, with widespread urbanization, many doctors have decided to practice at hospital located within big, busy cities. However, other doctors have stated that they prefer to practice at rural hospitals. Write an essay describing your view on the topic. Which side of the conversation do you agree with and why?
The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people like to do their everyday shopping at large supermarkets. Others want to go to several small stores or local markets to buy what they need. Which style of shopping do you prefer and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
The line graph illustrates the Dubai gold sales in 2002, showing monthly data points that reflect fluctuations in sales volume throughout the year.
“A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?“
Some people say patriotism is the biggest cause of war. But others believe that when people are patriotic, they are more likely to take an interest in a country’s day-to-today running and therefore less likely to allow unscrupulous politicians to drive a country to war. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many people prefer to watch foreign movies rather than locally produced films. why could this be? should governments give more financial support to local film industries
Some people prefer to be nocturnal during exam days and go through the entire syllabus in the last few days, whereas others have regular habits, studying a little every day. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both studying patterns and choose which one is a better way of action according to you.
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think it is better to work for different organisations. OR Some People prefer to stay in the same type of work all their life, and others prefer to change their jobs from time to time. Discuss both sides and state your opinion. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their lives do you doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however think that change is always a good thing. Discuss boss this views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people have many consumer goods in their homes such as refrigerator, washing machines. Is it a positive or negative development?