some poeple believe that it is best to accept a bad situation such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation? ( KLL)
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luaggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage untill the last day of your holiday.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
1. complain about the situation.
2. Say why it caused you problem.
3. seek suitable compensation.
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
give details of the situation
describe the documents
say what action you want the post office to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Large chain stores are taking over the marketplace in many places, making it impossible for small businesses to compete. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
You have recently moved to a new flat. Unfortunately, you lost some money the other day, and cannot afford to pay next month's rent which is due.
Write a letter to the landlord:
explaining the situation
that you will pay as soon as your parents send the money Also, mention that there are some problems with the flat.
Many newspapers and magazines feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know what they eat, where they buy their clothes and who they love. We also often see pictures of them in private situations. Is it appropriate for a magazine or newspaper to give this kind of private information about people? Give reasons for your answer.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour.You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour.In your letter
•Explain the problem
•Suggest a solution
•Say what action will you take if the situation does not improve
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and town, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems.
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You recently applied for two separate jobs. Both have chosen to hire you, but you must write a letter to one of them explaining why you are unable to take the position. Include in your letter:
– An apology
– An explanation of your situation
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbours disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
describe how this situation affects you;
explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortages of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have 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
Correct 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
At the present time, populations of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries ,owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
what you want the new uniform to be like
and give some suggestions to handle the situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
An increasing number of professional, such as doctors an teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in develop countries. What problems does this cause? what can be done to deal with this situation?
These days, it is pervasive to have people from two different generations mix in the same workplace. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this situation? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain the important event
Apologize for the situation
Suggest a new arrangement
The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own pourer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Due to poorer countries experiencing a “brain drain” they are seeing many professionals such as doctors and teachers leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What are the solutions to solve the problem?
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 situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion *Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience*.
medical professionals such as doctors and nurses from poorer countries often migrate to rich countries. what problems arise from this situation? what measures can be taken to deal with it?
You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your upstairs neighbor’s apartment. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
• Describe the situation
• Explain why it is a problem for you
• Suggest a solution
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…….
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 situations. Discuss both these views and give tour own opinion
In some countries , owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negativbe situation?
You have just read an article in international travel magazinewhich contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
Corract the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correc information
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are problems with this and you find it difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter
describe the situation
explain the problems and why it is difficult to work say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
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. discuss both these view and givve your own opinion.
The environmental problems that today’s world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatifactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has 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
The migration of people to cities is one of the biggest problems facing the world's cities today. Discuss the main causes. What solutions could be used to tackle this situation
You have visited a store and bought set of china tea cups which later you found broken but store denied to replace it. Write a letter to the manager of the store describing situation.
In your letter add following points:
•State what problem you had with the purchased item.
• Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem.
• Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very importatnt for people. Why misht this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends, which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
You have just bought a new mobile phone from a website on the internet. When it was delivered, the phone was faulty. Write a letter to the company. In the letter: introduce yourself explain the situation state what action you want to be taken
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantagee.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
•explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
• what you want the new uniform to be like
• and give some suggestions to handle the situation
In some countries, owning a home ratheer than renting one is very important for people. why might thi be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What are the reasons behind this trend? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge.
You are going on a short training course at a college in New Zealand. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this situation?
Some people nelieve that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfied job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situtations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
in some countries,owning a home rather than rent one is very important for people . why might this be the case ? do you think this is positive or negative situation ?