s In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments, Other people think there are benefits If society has more elderly people, To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
what are the problems you are facing
what part of the service would you like to change
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
You recently booked a guided city tour for your family. However, the guide gave incorrect information about several landmarks and ignored some questions, which disappointed your group.
Write a letter to the tour company manager. In your letter:
describe the problems with the tour guide’s service
explain how it affected your experience
suggest what the company could do to ensure better service in the future
Obesity is an ever-growing pandemic that is affecting more and more of the world's population. The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. •What is the reason for the growth of the number of overweight people in society? How can this issue be resolved?
: More and more countries have a problem with plastic waste, polluting the countryside and ocean. What problems does it cause? How can these problems be solved?
a lot of places in the work rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Question: you are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
writ a letter to your employer. in your letter
--explain your situation
--describe your problems
--tell him/her when you think you can start
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problemes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have recently come back from an overseas holiday. You face some problems with the hotel booked through your travel agent.
Write a letter to your travel agent. In your letter
• Details about hotel booking
• Problems that you faced there
• Gives the distance to the travel agent so that such problems are not repeated
large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promption and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. what problems does this cause? what could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Many people believe that increasing levels of violence on television and in films is having a direct result on levels of violence in society. Others claim that violence in society is the result of more fundamental social problems such as unemployment. How much do you think society is affected by violence in the media? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, young people from the countryside are moving to larger towns and cities while older people are staying in the countryside. What problems might this cause ? What solutions can help to resolve this issue ?
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
• Introduce yourself
• Explain the situation
• Say what you would like the company to take
In some countries, there are many social problems involving teenagers. This is because parents spend much of their time at work not at home. Do you agree or disagree?
If countries are serious about solving traffic problems, they should tax private cars very heavily and use the money to provide free or very cheap rail travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your next-door neighbour often listens to loud music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often have problems sleeping.
Write a letter to the authority of the building.
In your letter, describe the situation
explain the problems it is causing you propose a solution to the
All over the world , the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer, What problem does this cause? How can we oversome the problems of poverty.
In some parts of the world, people are living to an older age than they used to. Some people say that this causes problems but others say that an ageing population has advantages for business, for government and for society in general. Discuss both views and give your own option.
Living in a another country where you have to speak a foreign language can casue serious social problems as well as practical problem. What is your opinion?
The tendency of news media to focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments is harmful for individuals and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many young children have unsupervised access to the Internet and are using the Internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. Discuss problems and solution.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/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 study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many people today find they have insuficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose?
Many working people get little or no exerciseeither during the working dayorin their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience
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.
You booked a two-week holiday to Sydney with Fly-by-Night Travel. You are not happy with the holiday — the flight was delayed, the hotel was noisy, and so on.
Write to Fly-by-Night Travel to complain about the holiday giving details about the problems. Request some compensation or refund
The older people who need employment have to compete with younger one. What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
Science can now offer people a life expectancy of close to one hundred years or even more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates some problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think a family-run businesses are best, while others considerthis a potential source of problems. Discuss both views and give youraopinion.
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? (phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh)
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plant and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Are the problems that international travellers cause greater than the advantages they bring?
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do ypu agree or disagree with this statement.
Today people live longer after retiring from work. What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done?
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
mention what problems you have encountered with parking
what you recommend to solve the problems
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local are is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
•Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
.Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
•Suggest what should be done about the problem
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to bei g overweight is increasing What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem be solved?
15 Traffic and housing problems are major cities could be solved by moving a large company and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extend, did you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Being a celebrity, such as a famous film star or sports personality-brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050, older people will be 65% more than children onder 15. What problems might this cause in the future? Can anything be done to solve this issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The tendency of new reporters in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive deveopments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. to what extend agree or disagree
In many countries today, there are concerns about the unhealthy lifestyles that people lead. What health issues are linked to modern lifestyles? What answers to these problems can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
Many students around the world face difficulties in getting a quality education. What are the problems associated with this? What are the solutions?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have verbally complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter
Describe what the problems with the changing rooms is
Say what happened the last times you complained
Explain what you want the manager to do
Some people say that industries growth is necessary to solve poverty, but some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
Topic: Some people believe that it is good for a country to host a major sports competition. Others think it causes many problems for the country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime ’such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Young people’s ideas and attitudes are different from those of their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused?
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging business and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated by modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicines should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree