You will take a short holiday in London next month and would like to spend some time with a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Tell him when you will be in London and why
•Ask him for recommendations of what to do there
•Suggest some things you can do together
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some people think professionals should be required to work in the country where they trained. Some people think they should be free to go anywhere. Discuss both views and give your stance.
Some people think that the government should spend more money on public service rather than wasting money on the arts.
To what extent do you agree?
Some people would say that parents should pay their children for small home duties (cleaning, washing dishes). Other would disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that students should start learning foreign languages in primary school, while others think it is better to begin in secondary school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for his/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...............,
Some people feel that the responsability for providing education should be borne only by the government and that provite education should be canned. - What are the main advantages of banning private education? - Are there circumstances where private education should be allowed? - What is your opinion on the matter? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples, from your own knowledge or experience
Sports which are violent, such as boxing and wrestling have no place in a civilised society and should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
8.Some people argue that government should not pay money for the international aids when there are some disadvantaged people in their own country, such as the homeless and the unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the government should put money in the Arts, such as music, opera and paintings. Other people think money should be spent on construction of public facilities instead. What is your opinion.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. films stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of private-health care outweigh the advantages?
In order to study at university, students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many animal species in the world are becoming extinct nowadays. Some people say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundent and should not be tought while others believe that it should remain foundtional subject wether or not it is used later in life. discuss both views
How important is to teach children about sustainability? These days, looking after our environment is increasingly important, and children should learn about sustainability. Write about the extent you agree with this statement.
A second language is regarded as essential to success in the modern world. It should be a compulsory for all children to study a second language as soon as they start school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that use of mobile phones in public is as annoying as smoking and should be banned? Do you agree or disagree?
Now a lot of people in college are doing academic study. should encourage them lo learn vocational skill (like plumbers electricians). Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give more option.
Some people believe that total freedom should ne given to artists to promote creativity. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
The news company is going to start a new program on TV about a particular place. Write a letter to
offer your suggestions on what the program should be like.
In your letter, you should tell:
how you know about that place
what suggestions you would like to make
why you are offering these suggestions.
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
some people belive that it is the best to encorage children to have a healthy diet at school while others belive that parents should be the ones to teach children to have a healthy diet. discuss both view and give your opinion.
Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recession. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are tought to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adult. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away.
Write a letter your friend. In your letter:
Say where you are going
Describe your house
Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house
•You should
•You do NOT need to write your own address
Some people say that protecting the environment should be the primary concern of governments, while others argue that economic development should be prioritized. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show the changes that occured to na town named Willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should n
The government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects so as to help the country make progress and develop. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that parents should be responsible for encouraging their children to take regular exercise . others argue that the main responsibility for encouraging children to do so should lie with school . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 79. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment?
Some people believe that children should do what their parents tell them to do; others think children must learn to think for themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people argue that teachers should make the choice about the subjects and lesson contents for their classes. Others think this should be decided by the government.. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Economic progress is considered a significant factor to measure a country's success. But many people think that other factors should be considered when measuring the success of a country. What other factors do you think measure a country's success? Among these, is one more important than the others?
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The government should be responsible for providing retirees with financial support and care. While many people think that citizens should save money to take care of themselves when they are old. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The tables below show sales of fair trade coffee and bananas in five countries in Europe in 1999 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
some people think that govements should spend money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important piorities . Dicuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that they should take risks in their profession and their lives. while others think it is bad for their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
SOME PEOPLE THINK SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT SHOULD LEARN INTERNATIONAL NEWS AS ONE OF THEIR SUBJECTS, WHILE OTHERS BELIVE THAT THIS IS A WASTE OF VALUABLE TIME. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Some people think that the government should provide free 47education at every level. However, some says that individuals should pay for their university education. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In a number countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other belives that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Some people assert that there should be an absolute ban on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco while others oppose it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education，so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 distinctions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
"You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year."
Write a letter to the couple.
In your letter,
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Nowadays, a lot of people are practicing dangerous sports, such as scuba diving and bungee jumping. Do you agree or disagree that individuals should take responsibility for their own safety, and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save others?