Many people belive that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences in earning between the richest and the poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that schoolchildren should do their class work individually. Other people believe that sometimes class works should be done in small groups. Discuss both views and give your opinion
There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family?
In some countries, some small town-center shops are going out of business because customers are shopping at large out-of-town stores. As a result, some people without cars have limited access to shops, and there may be an increase in the use of cars. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermakets in some countries, many small and local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the centre of a small twon called Islip is it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travels to large shopping center and mall to do shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
The map below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of how long you will be away
•suggest how you will make up for the lost time
General task 1
Your next door neighbour own a small dog that bark throughout day and night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog.
Your reason for writing.
What you would like to happen.
A nice respectful style.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because consumers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You work for a small company. Your manager has asked you to arrange a party in a restaurant for everyone from your workplace. Write a letter to the owner of the restayrant, in the letter:
give the reason for the party and details of when you would like to go to the restaurant
describe what food the group will require
say how many people will attend and ask how much it will cost
You want to rent out a small apartment to a family, and you have decided to advertise it.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter,
•give details of the ad that you want to publish
•mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page
•say how you would like to pay for the advertisement
Some people think that in order to produce a happy society, it isnecessary to ensure that there is only a small difference between the earnings of the richest and poorest. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Model Answer
Your next-door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog
1. Your reason for writing
2. What you would like to happen
3. A nice, respectful style.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets, many small local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local businesses will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvanatages of living in a small community?
***In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.***
In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are replacing small local shops. Do you think this is a positive development? Give your reasons and examples.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter-Your reason for writing, What you would like to happen. A nice, respectful style
The maps below show the centre of a small town called (slip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Universities should have big classrooms while others argue that they should have small classrooms. What do you think is the ideal for the students? Give your opinion.
Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge. But other people think that they should only learn a small number of subjects in detail. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You hired a car company, while. While you were driving you had a small accident. Write a letter to the company to explain it.
When and where you hired it
Describe how the accident happened
What kind of action did you take after the accident
Some cities create new housing for their growing populations by constructing a small number of high-rise buildings. Other cities create more of low-rise buildings. Which solution is better, in your opinion?
The charts below show the primary hobbies of the adult residents in a small Tunisian town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Helping each other, exchanging services with neighbors, has always existed. Today, with the Internet, mutual aid networks are developing in neighborhoods to offer various local services (large or small DIY, babysitting, cleaning, walking or pet-sitting, moving, lending objects: e.g. tools, kitchen appliances, etc.) What do you think of this exchange system? Would you be willing to ask or provide a service to strangers living in your neighborhood via the Internet?
Several languages are in danger of extinct. These are spoken by small number of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages while other believe that it would be wasted of money discuss both who and give your opinion.
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 agree with spending lots money on a large wedding, while other think a small wedding is a better option. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islipas it is now and plan for its development. Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data.
There is more need for houses at the moment, people think that they should built houses at the countryside. A small group of people think that they should not build it in the countryside. To what extent do you agree?
You rent an apartment. you want to tell your landlord that you are happy with the apartment in general, but there are some small repairs that need to be carried out. write a letter to your landlord. In your letter say what you like about the apartment , describe the repairs that need to be made and explain how the repairs will improve your quality of life.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night.
Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
– A nice, respectful style
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its develpment. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people like to work in small companies or businesses while others prefer working for large companies or government organizations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a large company or organization?
Some people think that language school be told in small classes while other people think the number of seasons in the language class doesn't matter Discuss both views and give your opinion
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or smalls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that to produce a happier society we must ensure that there is only a small difference in earnings between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that best way to produce happier society is to insure that there are only small difference between the richest and poorest members. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
as countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. what are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society
In some countries, small central shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town 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?
In some countries,small number of people earn extremely high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country.but others think that governments should not allow salaries above certain levels Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
*ASSIGNMENT* *There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family.* *What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family?*
You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable.
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item:
- give details about the order you made
- explain what was wrong with the item
-tell the company what you want them to do about it
2) Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
• Your reason for writing
• What you would like to happen
In many countries, a small number of people have extremely high annual incomes. These people should be required to pay a much higher rate of income tax. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?