In some cultures elderly people are highly valued, while in some other cultures youth are more valued. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•explain why you will be away
•ask your friend to take care of your apartment
•describe the tasks you want your friend to do
not all students enjoy school sports lessons.Should older teenagers have the option of doing volunteer work in their local communities instead? what is your opinion?
Nowadays for many people the Internet is replacing regular books. What do you think will happen in the future and what is your opinion about this trend?
A friend of yours has given you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it
describe some other presents that you received
explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sarah,...
You have recently moved into a new flat. Unfortunately , you lost some money the other day and cannot afford to pay next month’s rent when it is due.
Write a letter to the landlord explaining the situation and that you will pay as soon as your parents send you the money. Also, mention that there are some problem with the flat.
Some people think that in this today's world, getting old is entirely bad. However, other people believe that the lives of older people are much better now than they were in the past. Discuss both points of view and express your own opinion?
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary schools. What's your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some believe that in the next 100 years most people will have a better life, while others disagree. What is your opinion?
Due to the effect of globalization, the culture of some countries are influenced by others. Some people think this is a natural process. Others think this is a threat to cultural identity. What is your opinion about this?
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goo
Some people believe that its not necessary to have internet access to live a full life. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
5. Some people think that teenagers should be given the same punishment for crimes as adults. What is your opinion?
In some coutries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money, others argue that it is better to try and improve such situation. Discus both view d gives your opinion.
You had dinner with your friend’s family. Write a letter to your friend and express your feelings about the dinner. In your letter, you should:
Say what you enjoyed about the dinner
Describe how you feel about his/her family
Invite your friend and his/her family to you place
People have a stronger liking for bad news, such as crimes and wars, than good news. Therefore, many people believe that more bad news should be broadcasted. What is your opinion?
It is the job of governments and companies is to deal with the huge environmental problems which we face. Individuals on their own can do little or nothing. What is your opinion about this statement?
Writing
Task1
Letter
You believe that your local library needs some improvements.
Wriye a letter manager to suggest changes
In your letter:
Explain why you think the library needsbimprovements
Suggest what changes should be made
Invite the manager to discuss your suggestions in more detail
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by picturers. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
In most developed countries shopping is not only about buying the goods you need, it is also perceived as entertainment. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples based on your experience.
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new start-up business. Write a letter to him and say
- What is your opinion on his new business idea
- What have you decided on this matter
- What are the reasons for your decision
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. USE SYNONYMS crewgroupsystementity It is important to use synonyms in your writing, as you will lose marks if you repeat words from the question and use the same words in your essay over and over. If you do that, it will show the examiner that you have a limited vocabulary and you want to do the opposite for a high band score. .
4)The two pie charts below show total world energy consumption and electricity generation for las year
You recently visited a public library in your town and found some facilities were not in good condition. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter:
Describe the problems you found
Explain how these problems affected your visit
Suggest what the library should do to improve
In some countries younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening ? What can be done to improve the situation ? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience
In many countries, women join the army as men do. However, some people argue that the army solely needs males. What is your opinion?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Describe why it bothers you
· Suggest a solution
You were doing a short course at another country. All of a sudden, you had to leave the course and fly back to your home country. Write a letter to your teacher, and in your letter
– express your gratitude
– explain why you had to leave
– explain what part of the course you enjoyed the most
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not be allowed to be out fo doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that computers are more a hinderance than a help in todays world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hinderance? What is your opinion?
Some people support the development of agriculture like factory farming and scientific creation of food beneficial whilst others oppose. Discuss your opinion.
Q- People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the time fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society How can we create an ideal society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your friend who is moving to your hometown. In your letter: Describe your hometown Recommend a place to live Suggest things your friend can do in their free time
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
With pressure on today's young people to succeed academically, some people believe the non- academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A gratuity, or tip, is an amount of money given to a waiter or server in a restaurant in addition to the cost of the bill. In some countries, tipping is customary. In other countries, it is not. What is your opinion of the custom of tipping? What are the positives and negatives? If you are in a foreign country where tipping is customary, do you believe you should tip, even if it is not customary in your home country?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
•Explain how missing your flight impacted you
•Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Laws that prohibit the sale and use of hard drugs should be applied to all drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. What is your opinion?
Q: News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. Waht is your opinion about this?
In some countries, children under 16 years old are not allowed by law to leave school and get full time work. Is this a good or bad thing ? Discuss your opinion
Now- a – days for many people the internet is replacing regular books. What do you think will happen in further and what is your opinion?
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter
Provide the details of your shipment
Describe the damage
Say what actions you want the company to take
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?
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living What is your opinion abbout this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in ?
Write a letter
You are looking for part-time job at a football club
Write a letter in about 150-200 words to the manager of the football club. Your email should do the following
1)Introduce yourself
2)Explain what experience and special skills you have
3)Tell him/her when you think you could start
In many contiries 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 and TV crime dram as?
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about problems you are having with your neighbour in the above floor- include-
- what problems are you facing,
- what have you done about them,
- what would you like the landlord to do?