Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mible phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that schools should focus more on practical subjects, such as information technology and business skills, while others argue that traditional subjects, like history and literature, are still important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fewer schools are requiring children to learn and improve their handwriting skills. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend?
You recently recived a letter from a friends asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Writing a letter to this friend. Hn your letter
. say why he/sshe would not enjoy going 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
It is believed that people who read a lot of novels develop better imagination and language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter• explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum • describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful • give details of when you would be available for work
Some people think that school children need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance or bank account management along with their academic subjects at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people believe that students should learn practical skills at school such as car maintenance or cooking while otheres think that Academic subjects should have the priority. discuss both views and say your opinion
For centuries, importants part of education have remained such as reading, writing, and maths. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extent do you agree.
Your local newspaper had an advertisement asking people to help with environment projects in
your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help.
In your letter:
describe a local environmental issue in your area
explain how you can help
suggest how the problem could be avoided in future.
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
To succeed in a business, one needs to know math, rather than soft skills and luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests
This block of diagram presents a flowchart of the procedure followed to transform animal skin into leather products.
Younger employees have more skills, knowledge and more motivated than older employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your argument with your own experience.
Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
1. Offer to find a place for him / her to live.
2. Give advice about how to find a part time job.
3. Give information on where they can learn your language.
Topic 1: In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the 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 visit, during the same two periods. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your friend how you feel about the problem explain how you faced a similar situation in the past suggest possible solutions to the problem
Write a letter to your colleague asking for help in setting up equipment for your presentation. In your letter, you should-
-tell when and where presentation will take place
-describe your arrangements
-tell him/her what equipment you need
You saw an advert for the post of finance manager at the vacancy board. You
want to apply for the same job. But, you have been late for applying for the
same. Write a letter along with your resume to your prospective employer.
In your letter
• introduce yourself
• talk about yourskills
• reasons for your delay
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Team/group activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online.
Write a letter to the Customer Service department. In your letter:
· Describe the item you bought
· Outline what the problem is
· Explain why you want a refund
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think collages should provide knowledge and skills related to futures carreer; other think the true function of collages is to give access to knowledge for its own side. Discuss both point of view about the function of collages.
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent write a letter to him
In your you shoul tell:
Why do you think the rent shouldn't be increased.
What you will do if it is increased
Write a letter to a friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing. In your letter
– Tell your friend about the party
– Ask for the recipe
– Explain why you need the recipe from his/her country.
Some employers believe that job applicants' social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Question:
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online. In your letter:
Describe the item you bought
Outline what the problem is
Explain why you want a refund
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that's, due to improvement in technology, traditional skills of writing letter will disappears. Do yo agree or disagree?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
* explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
* describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
* give details of when you would be available for work
Opt to Spend no more than 20 minutes on this task.
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her country
In an ever-changing world, the concept of lifelong learning-continuing to acquire new knowledge and skills throughout one's life - has gained significant importance. How does engaging in lifelong learning benefit individuals and contribute to the overall well-being of society? Provide specific examples to support your arguments.
You live in a room in a college where you share it with another student. You find it very difficult to study and work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/she has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college
and ask for a new room next term.
You would prefer a single room and explain your reasons.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election.
Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter,
state why you want to be elected
mention why you think you would be a good candidate
describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
•Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
•State what your skills and experience are.
•Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
One of your penfriends wants to imporve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney.
Write a letter to your penfriend. Advice him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You are looking for a part-time job at a golf club.
Write a letter to the manager of the golf club.
In your letter, introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
tell him/her when you could start
You have just received an invitation to an art exhibition. You would like more details about the event before you decide to go.
Write a letter to the organiser asking for more details. In your letter
• thank them for the invitation
• ask what kind of art will be on display and the size of each section
• ask if any of the artists will be present
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities , too much times is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
some people think that student in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believes that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adults life. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that spending money on hosting major sporting events is the best investment, while others think that it would be more beneficial to invest in children’s sport skills in schools. Agree or disagree
School are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students to find a job. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Group activities or team work help in developing life skills do you agree or disagree?Explain
Students in a school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork can be learned from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that students should be taught how to manage money in primary schools and secondary schools because it is an important life skill. Do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, many employees lack of soft ware skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any address.