In the request for development, many countries allow their natural environment to be affected. Such a strategy is well worthwhile, and economic development should always be placed ahead of the environment. Argue both sides, and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently applied for a course at a college. However, you have not received a confirmation yet. Write a letter to the admissions office. In your letter:
Provide details of your application
Explain why you need the confirmation
Ask for the timeframe in which you can expect a response
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that Ina city, the best way to travel by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of traveling in a city. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many companies are strongly against having personal relationships in the workplace and impose strict policies against it. Do you agree or disagree with this practice? Include any relevant explanations and examples from your own experience.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, member, costs.
1.Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantage of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
You hind that your study load is too heavy and you would like to withdraw from two courses.
Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
After being involved in an accident, you were rescued by a person you did not know before.
Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
1) Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you're writing
2) Express your appreciation
3) Request to pay him/her to visit.
15. You’re interested in a music course that you saw on an advertisement.
Write a letter to the club.
In your letter, you should:
- explain why you’re interested
- request more information about the course
- talk about your past experiences.
You are just back from a long journey and you met an airline hostess who was rude to you on the plane. Write a letter
to the manager and in the letter, you should mention:
• Why did you write this letter?
• What did this hostess do to you?
• What is your expectation?
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Write an email to the manager of a local conference hall in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: Describe the details of the meeting, including the dates and times. Explain what kind of facilities will be required in the hall. Inquire about the cost and availability of the conference hall.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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
You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
say what the problems are
explain how a new fence will solve the problems
suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost
Most people prefer ready to eat ready meals rather than homemade food these days. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion؟
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities around the world, there are constant traffic jams. How true you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discour
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comaprisons where relevant. Write atleast 150 words
Since most information about culture and history can be found on the Internet, some feel that museums are not needed any more. To what extent to you agree?
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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 tim
The plan belowgives information about harbour in 2000 and how it looks today, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write al least 150 words.
Nowadays, people have developed poor eating habits and do not eat balanced diet. What are the reasons behind this? Suggest possible solutions to control this.
More and more people are relying on their private cars as a major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over resilience on cars cause and suggest some solutions
The graph below shows the number of tourist visiting a particular caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant. Write atleast 150 words.
It is now possible to order almost any item over the internet and have it delivered to one's home. As a result people are no longer patient or careful in their shopping habits. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solitions.
development of tourism contribute to becoming the most prominenet language in the world . some prople think that it will lead to english becoming the only language to be spoken globally. what are the advantages and disadvantages?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years.
Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.”
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that space programs should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way for the government to solve the problem of traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
some people say that educational success depends most of the time on having a good teaching, other says attitude of students also matters. discuss both views and give your opinion.
The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity? N
The Bar graph below shows the Expenditure in Million Pounds on fast food items by income groups in the UK in 1990.
Some people believe that individuals who earn a lot of money are the most successful. Others say that the individuals who contribute to the society (such as scientists or teachers) are the most successful. 🔸Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
ome believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. 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.
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where revelant.
The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has grown rapidly in the past few years. People use them for both business and personal reasons. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the widespread use of cell phones (mobile phones)? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that fittest and strongest individuals and the team, can achieve success in sports, while others believe that sucesses depends on mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps illustrate the changes in the Local Museum at the north-east corner of Hartford Street and Redcliff Street in three separate years: 1957, 1987, 2007.
Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in cities while others believe a bicycle is a better way to commute. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts below show the revenue sources for US highways for last year and US highway expenditure by type for last year.
Nowadays, some people choose to have their first child at an older age. Do the advantages of having children at an older age outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
-Describe where you stayed and what you can do there
-Provide one negative aspect about the destination
-Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some scientists believe intelligent life forms may exist on other planets and some want to send messages to space to contact these life forms. But other scientists believe it is a bad idea and it could be dangerous. Discuss both ideas and give your own opinion.
The two maps shows a small village in the west of Ireland in teh year 2000 and at present time. Summarize the information and make comparisons where relavant.
Some people believe that longer holidays must be given to employees so that they do heir job better. To what extent do you agree?
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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