Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or using public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages?
An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.
Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter
say what progress you are making
describe the study methods and any materials you are using
say what you find most difficult
Advertising is all around us; it is an unavoidable part of everyone’ life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some companies have uniforms for their employees which must be worn when they are at work. What are the advantages for a business of having a uniform and are there any advantages of having uniform for their staff? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the process below shows how drinking water is made using solar power.
Nowadays more and more people are using cellphones and computers to communicate, so they are losing the ability to communicate with each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. W hy is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date.
Write a letter to your new boss, explaining your situation, expressing your concern and suggesting a solution
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people think that the best way to tj3 a business is within the family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of family run business
The diorama shows the process of producing electricity using a system called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Overall, the system creates electricity using the diffrent temperatures between warm and deep seawater.
The popularity of tourism is increasing day by day. There are many benefits of tourism, but it also creates some problems. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that using traditions as attractions for money-making will destroy our culture, but others think that there is nothing wrong with attracting tourists that way. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
6.In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
Although parents are responsible for raising a child, outside influence plays a key role in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
dicuss about using social media is it advantages or disadvantages
the culture of different countries are becoming increasingly similar, so there is no point for people to go travelling abroad for they could have the same experience at home. Do you agree or disagree?
The number of people being sent to prison is increasing year by year. While some people believe prison is the best way to tackle crime, others suggest that community service is more successful. Discuss both views.
Nowadays, more people are choosing to buy branded products such as clothes, cars, and other items. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?"
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit.
-Explain why you will not be able to visit.
- Suggest another time that you could visit.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer.
In your letter
Tell them why you need to move the interview time
Ask to change the interview date
Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
An increasing number of professional such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause ?
Many people think that increasing business and cultural contacts between countries is a positive development. However, others believe that these are leading to the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think governments should focus on environmental pollution and housing to reduce the number of illnesses and diseaeses. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The increasing housing problem in big cities has social consequences. Some people say that only government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Cyber insecurity is a rising problem in many countries. What problems does a lack of cyber security cause to Internet users? What solutions can you suggest to solve it?
Some people say that when buying a product(for example, a mobile or cell phone) or choosing a service (e.g. medical treatment) , price is the most important thing to consider. Do you agree or disagree?
The table provides information the reasons of people using the car in city, and the pie chart shows the percentage of transport namely car, LRT(Light Rail Transit), bus and taxi.
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
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. do the advantages outweigh the distadvantages?
These days people are living into their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care for the elderly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly members or should the government be held responsible?
Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think that it is a good thing, while other thinks that it has dis advantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some jobs are based at a single work place where the hours are the same each day, while other jobs involve frequent travel and ireegular working hours. Discus the advantages of both types of job and give your opinion about which one is best.
Fewer and fewer people are writing by hand using a pen, pencil, and brush. What is the reason for this development? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Most schools set their pupils homework to be completed on their own after the day’s lessons. However, not everyone is in favour of this. Write an essay discussing the pros and cons of giving pupils homework and express your opinion about this topic.
This graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Car onwership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’
How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter describe what you enjoyed about the course, say how much cooking you’ve done since the course, and suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
What are the advantages and disadventages of the increasing use of technology?
Many people believe that the increasing gap between rich and poor people has a negative impact on society. What are the reasons for rising inequality and what problems could it cause?
Nowadays, celebrities increasingly have the status of role models, in particular for younger people. Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
in some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of helath and fitness are decreasing what do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve problem?
The pie chart illustrates which transport use more often in Edmonton, with the table provides reason using of car.
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humansin the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this wil have a positive or negative impact on society?
Many businesses owners find their staff lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as ability to cooperate their coworkers.What are the causes ? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
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.
The pie charts depict the proportions of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in Australian households, focusing on major contributing factors in each category.
There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children, Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couple who decide to do this.
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadaysthan in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?