Some people believe tat the activities of large multinational corporations mostly benefits the economies of developing countries. Other people take the opposite view and feel that these large multinationals are generally harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because it will make people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? How far is this siruation true in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
- explain why you would lile the job
-give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Many people believe it is easier to have healthy lifestyles in the countryside. Others believe that there are benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The responsibility to prevent global environmental damage is on politicians rather than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. What do you think is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative developments?
QUESTION
You are a member of your town’s public library. You received the following
message:
Dear Library Member,
We are updating our services and would like your input. What kind of
books or materials should we add? Do you think we should also organize
workshops or reading clubs? Please share your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Library Coordinator
1 - Informal Letter
Write to a friend who also uses the library. Share your opinion and ideas
about the changes.
Write about 50 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and
material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no
longer seem important.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your latter
• Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
• Say how your work could be done while you are away
• Ask for his/her help in arranging it
“You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone 10 live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.”
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagram below show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024.
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 believe that it is the responsibility of people to take care of the environment. Others say it is the government that should take care of the environment. Discuss both views
In many cities and urban areas around the world, crime is increasing. What is the cause of this? How can governments help to prevent the crimes?
Globalizaion is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
•Explain how you were helped
•State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The graph shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
The table shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished.The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visits during the same two periods.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phones (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some peole say that music is a good way of bringing people of diiferent cultures and ages to together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently bought an item online. When it was delivered you found that
the item did not work correctly.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter,
• Describe the item and the problem with it
• Explain why the item is important for you
• Say what you want the manager to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The use of mobile phones by students during school has become increasingly common. What are the advantages and disadvantages of allowing students to use mobile phones in schools?
Tipping is a common practice at restaurants in many countries. Some people believe tipping is a great way to show service workers you appreciate them, while others believe it should be the responsibility of the boss or company to pay their workers. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950.
20.More and more plastic is polluting cities, countrysides and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it? Problem:
The diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Motorized flight is the greatest invention in the modern world. No other invention has had a more significant impact on our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although it is generally illegal, physical punishment continues in many countries. Some argue that parents should have the right to punish their children in this way. Do you agree or disagree?
There is a trend of increasing competitiveness in today’s society. In your opinion, is it a good or a bad development?
The chart below shows the proportions of graduates from Brighton University in 2019 entering different employment sectors. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 200 words.
Nowadays, people are more influences by fashion, in particular when choosing their clothes and hairstyle. Is this a positive or negative development.
Some university now offer their courses on internet so that people can study online.Is it a positive or negative development?
: Email has had a huge impact on professional and social communication, but its impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the advantages of using e-mail outweigh the disadvantages ? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To whtat extent do you agree or disagree?
The table provides information about underground railway systems in six major cities with free data, kilometers of route and passengers of year in millions.
Every single year, languages die out, some believe that it’s not important because life will be easier if it will be fewer languages in the world. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Technology has changed human life in various aspects, which include both positive and negative effects. Discuss both views with suitable examples and give your own opinion.
The table gives information about department and online stores in Australia in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Department Stores Online Stores Number of Businesses 671 368 Profit (AUD) 807 863 Sales Revenue (AUD) 12,700 13,400 Growth 4% 6%
" the flower that blooms in adversities is the rarest and most beautiful of all." Discuss the statement and give your own opinion.
Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Alternative energy sources that use the natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gass that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passengers numbers per year in millions
The bar chart below gives the information about the average number of visitors in 4 other museums in London from June to October
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a “gap year”; before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to a broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
your neighbourhood is having a problem with garbage write a letter to the the environment officer in your area in your letter
describe what is causing problem
say why it is worrying you '
and suggest a solution to fix the problem