Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
•Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
•Explain how you have been helping your child study
•Propose another time to meet
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students’ skills that assist them to find employment, but some people believe that the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers ae not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompained by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
In some states in the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Healthcare costs are increasing, and many governments are finding it difficult to balance their healthcare budget. Should citizens be responsible for their health with private health insurance, or should the government provide free healthcare for all? Discuss your viewpoint on this issue.
Some people have the same type of job throughout their life while others prefer to change the type of job. What's your opinion.
today's society provides people with various ways to lose weight .Many believe that poor food and today's lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion?
Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss these points of view. What is your opinion
Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today's society. Therefore, it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. What's your opinion?
n some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Write a letter to the train company’s head office. In your letter,
give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
Do you think the significance of English language as an international language will be lost with globalization or its significance will increase with globalization? What is your opinion?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the depth of snow (in cm) in a particular ski resort in Canada in three individuals years.
In some countries young people of 18 can drive a car, vote, get married etc. What do you think is the appropriate age to take on adult responsibilities?
With the advances in science and technology, people from different ends of the world can communicate with each other. What is your opinion on the impact of technology on our lives? Do you think that these advances only result in positive outcomes?
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to a friend, who is a professional event planner. In your letter: explain why the occasion is special ask for his/her assistance set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Some people think that only the government can make significant changes in the society, while others think that individuals can have alot of influence. What is your opinion?
Many people say that people learn foreing languages because of to work and to travel. Do you think are there any different reasons to learn foreing language? What is your opinion?
Some people believe that to be a successful sportsperson, one needs to have a natural ability and others think that hardwork and practice can make you successful . What is your opinion?
Try this opinion essay question about the cost of space exploration. It’s best to state a clear opinion for or against in your introduction. Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spent on more important things. What is your opinion?
You are not satisfied with many problems and with the changing room in a Sports Centre that you visit. Write a letter to the Sports Centre manager.
In your letter
Explain the problem
Say how you feel about this problem
What steps you would like manager to take.
Write a letter to the government about the lack of sports facilities in your hometown for people of your age. In your letter, you should tell:
• what facilities you want
• why you want them
• what suggestions you can give
In some place, old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
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
Some people support the development of agriculture like factory farming and scientific creation of food beneficial whilst others oppose. Discuss your opinion.
in many countries today ,crime novels and tv crime daramas are becoming are and more popular.why do we think these books and tv shows are popular? what is your opinion of crime fiction and tv crime daramas?
Your neighbor always plays loud music late at night. Write a letter of complaint to the building manager.
Describe the problem
Explain how it affects you
Ask for a solution
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers is important, other people said that other factors are more important. What is your opinion?
To many parts in the world there is continuous coverage of sports opr television. some believe that this discourages young from taking part discuss both and give your opinion.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. •State what problems you had with the food you ordered. •Complain about the service. •Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
You are looking for a part-time job.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● explain what sort of job you would like
●say what experience and skills you have.
Write a letter to apply for a position to look after a house in Scotland where the owners are going away. Provide personal details, what qualities you have for this position and ask for information.
Write a letter to your friend who has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. In your letter:
•give contact details for when you are away,
•give instructions about how to care for your pet,
•describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
You should and spend about 20 minutes on this task.
YOU HAVE A BUSINESS PRESENTATION IN WHICH YOU WANT TO USE EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH YOU NEED ONE OF YOUR COLLEAGUES TO HELP YOU IN ITS OPERATION. WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR COLLEAGUE AND ASK HIM TO HELP YOU.
When and where is your presentation
Which equipment you have to use
How he can help you
Some people think that you can never become fluent in a language unless you have spent time living or working in that country. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that dangerous criminals should spend their rest of their lives in prison, while others think that everyone deserves a second chance and that these offenders should be reintegrated into society. What is your opinion?
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
- Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do.
- Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years .
- Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months.
You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room.
Write to the family describing the things you left behind. Ask them to send some or all of them to you. Offer to cover the costs.
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter, - explain your and your friends project - ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms - state what day and what times you would like to use the hall
YOu should write at least 150 words.
You have got a letter from your pen friend who is going to take an exam soon. She/He feels very nervous about the approaching exam and needs your advice to co.e over the stress.
Write a letter to your friend
- to wish him/her good luck
- to give some tis about how to calm down before and durng the exam
- to invite him/her to your country
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is young people have little leisure time and they are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
Nowadays young people watch too much violent programs and are exposed to a great deal of negative news. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to live in a city. What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in the city compared with living in the country? What is your view on this? What do you prefer? Give reasons for your answer.
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
• say who you are
• explain the problem
• say what action you would like the store to take