The system used for rubbish/garbage area collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for 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
Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past important knowledge and history were stored in the museum. Nowadays information is freely available on the Internet therefore is no longer a need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people feel that businesses should be encouraged to move to rural areas as and transport accommodation problems are now increasing in many large cities. Others believe that this is not necessary. Discuss both sides of this debate. Where do you stand on this debate?
A person’s nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashioned values calmer such as under calmer kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Public celebrations such as national days etc are held in most countries which is expensive so govt. should not spend money on it and on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps show a road system as it is now and the propesed changes in future to reduce the number of accidents.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop does not even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter :
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
Some say that now we can see films on our phones and tablets there is no need to go to the cinema other says to be fully enjoyed films need to be seen in a cinema. What is your opinion?
Online shopping is now replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development ?
Many university students live with their families while others need to live away from home because their universities are in different cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages in both situations? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such a ban is justified. Do you agree or disagree? (chris)
The rate of unemployment in some countries is high. Because of this, there is no need to complete an education beyond a primary school level. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, which is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for developed countries. Describe problems of overpopulation and give at least one possible solution.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains betwee cities Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing pub transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
in many countires nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over tha world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Q. Some people say that web content should be used to instruct children. Others think that it is not helpful in an educational setting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time , because it has no direct connection with people's lives . 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 some countries today, there is an attitude that “anyone can do it” in the arts – music, literature, acting, craft, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous, and genuine talent is not valued and appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, the use of animal testing in medical research has become a hot topic. Some people believe that animal testing should be banned, whereas others claim it is necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Sending criminals to jail is not an effective method of dealing with them. Education and job training should be used instead, to what extent do agree r disagree
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
The best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge but one which teaches student to cope with change. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, people believe that the environment influences their accomplishments. Some people think their success and accomplishment were influenced by the places where they grew up. Do you think the environment does or does not affect people’s accomplishment and how it affects? Please give an example of a famous person to support your statement.
The map below show the center 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.
In past museums storged information about culture and history. However, nowadays this information can be found through internet. And, therefore, there is no need in museums. Do you agree or disagree?
Every weekend you and a few close friends meet to play a team sport. Last week one of your friends had an accident and was hospitalised. Since he was not able to make it you decide to write a letter to him, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Some people think that best way to reduce crime is imprisonment others however believe there are other alternative ways to reduce crimes.discuss both views nd give your opinion.
Topic 2. Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can't sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours.
In your letter
describe the problem with the dog
explain why it is important for you to sleep
outline what your neighbours could do about the situation.
some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Huyền
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE GOING TO ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES TO LEARN THE “ INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE – ENGLISH”. IT IS UNDOUBTEDLY TRUE THAT STUDYING ENGLISH IN AN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY IS THE BEST WAY, BUT IT IS NOT THE ONLY WAY TO LEARN IT. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT?
+ 5mins Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a univer¬sity should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
In their adevertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative developement?
In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?
Teachers used to convey information, but now students have access to a wide resources of information, there is no role for teachers to play in modern education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel governments should invest in preserving minority languages, while others think this is not a good resource use. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have a pen friend living abroad. He is interested to learn about the major news items in your country.
Briefly describe any piece of news that is being broadcast on TV and reasons why you are interested to share this news with him.
In your letter
•say how you feel when you receive the letter
•mention why the incident in question is important for you and your countrymen
• give regards to her parents
Some people think that governments should pay for education and health care, while others believe that it is not their responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
it is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this discitncion. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opintion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
n many countries, international tourism has become an important source of income. However, it also has negative effects. Do the benefits of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, socio, and commercial, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what resources should be taken to reduce these pressures?
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
In the modern world. it is no longer neccesary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
1)Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
2)Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
3)Suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir,
Some businesses observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack the interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solutions can help address this problem?
Some people believe that lessons on becoming a good parent should be included in school curriculum. Others think that it is not essential for students. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.