People doing dangerous sports like bungee jumping, scuba-diving should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives for these people. Do you agree or disagree?
You just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
- correction the information in the article
- explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
- suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men, even though in many developed countries the workforce is over 50 percent. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?
Today, many parents and teachers think it is important to supervise children’s activities more closely. However, others think they should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think the cheap air flight should be banned because it polluted the air and brings many other problems. Discuss both view and give your opinions.
Some people believe that we should do our best to mitigate the effects of climate change, while others believe that we should learn how to live with it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There is a problem related with the changing room of your gym in your community. You reported it several times, but it was not solved. Write a letter to the manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the problem
• what they said while reporting the problem
• what you want the manager to do.
some people think that activities during the free-time should be planned while others disagree. Discuss both sides and include examples and relevant data from your own experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
write at least 150 words
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
People from poor and rural background find it difficult to get a university education.Some people think that government should make it easier for them to enter universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ? People should read only those books that are about real events l, real people, and established facts. Use specific and details to support your opinion.
A growing number of people feel that animal should not be exploited by people and they should have same rights as human . while othere believe that human must emoploy animal to satisfy their various need including uses for food and research . Discuss both the view and gve your opinion.
Some people believe that to become successful in sports one should have a natural talent. Others think that practice is a crucial part to success. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below show the result of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the cost of adult education should be shared.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that business,academic and scientific information should be kept private. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
• describe a news story in your country
• explain why people are interested in it
• say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe thay should be free to work in other countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. this is causing problems for you and your neighbors. write a letter to the local rubbish collection system is not working properly.
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 neighbors
suggest what should be done about the problem
Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. So, some people suggest that companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree ?
Students should pay full cost for their own study, because univeristy education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Companies should provide sports and social facilities for local communities. To waht extent to you agree or disagree?
Some believe that govt should financially support retired people, while others feel they should self support. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Doctors, nurses and teacher make a great contribution to society and should be payed more than entertainment and sports. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a letter from a fiend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy goint to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Children are facing more pressures from academic, social and commercial sources. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce it?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in highschools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that all children should learn geography in school. However some others think that it is more important to learn subjects that are more relevant to life. What is your opinion?
Topic : 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 these pressures?
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that advertisements have a negative impact on individuals and should be strictly regulated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is argued that parents of children who break the law should be punished as they are responsible for their children's actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel
Some people believe that employment over the age of 60 is not right and creates lots of problems. So people should retire after 60 and not work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
ou travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter
•Inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
•Describe your suitcase and what happened to it
•Explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disgree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group doesexplain why the group is good for the communitysuggest alternative days and times for practice
Some people say that the government should not put money on building theatres and sports stadiums. They should spend more money on medical care and education. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part of high School programs (for example working for a charity improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports youngsters).To what extent do you agree or disagree
Do you think that parents should be punished if their five-year-old child commits a crime? From what age should children be held responsible for their own behaviours?
You are attending part-time classes at a school but will be absent for a few days. Write a letter to your teacher.
In your letter, you should:
•explain why you are taking part-time classes.
•describe the reason for your absence.
•explain how you plan to keep up with the missed lessons.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to leam this Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The opinion on preserving endangered languages varies. while some believe that governments should invest in saving them, others consider it a wasteful expenditure. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children should start school at the age of six or seven while others think that children should start school as young as possible. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had 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. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain the situation
say what action you would like the company to take
You should write at least 150 words.
School uniforms have always been a subject of heated debates. Some believe they should be compulsory in all schools. Do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. 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.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each ot! ar. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.