Sending crimes to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays teenagers are suffering from a lot of pressure.Write an esay of about 250 words to list the causes of teen pressure and give solutions to overcome?
To some people studying the past has little value in the modern world. Why do you think it is important to do so? What will be the effect are not taught history?
Medical science has greatly lengthened the average lifespan for most people. Some think this is a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
It is now possible for scientist in tourists to travel to remote natural environments such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
Money offered for post graduate research is limited; as a consequence ,some people argue that financial support from the government should onlg be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects.Do you agree or disagree
Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, most people in cities live in large apartment blocks. Does this kind of accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
· say what actions you might take if the need arises.
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the best preparation for life is learning to work with others and be cooperative. Others take the opposite view and say that learning to be competitive is the best preparation. Discuss these positions, using concrete examples of both. Tell which one you agree with and explain why.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to the company arrive. The manager has asked for suggestions on how the reception area could be improved
Please write a letter to our manager. In the letter
• Describe the complaints
• Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
Some people believe that it is best to accept bad situarion,such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.Discuss both views and gi e your opinion
Some people suggest that children do not understand the world of work and schools should make all teenager spend a short time working as well as studying academic subjects. To what extent do you agree?
In the past, most people used to travel to their place work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphone, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantage and disadvantage of this development?
Some people rely too much on doctors instead of taking care of their own health. They think all health problems can just by ‘fixed’ by visiting doctors. What problems could this approach to healthcare cause and how might they be solved?
There seems to be an increasing number of serious crimes committed each year. While some think the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many people believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides. (Discussion essay)
Try this opinion essay question about the cost of space exploration. It’s best to state a clear opinion for or against in your introduction. Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spent on more important things. What is your opinion?
In many countries, traditional foods are replaced by international fast foods. Some people think this is having anegative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
A neighbour has caused damage to your car. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
- Describe the damage
- How the damage influences your life
- Suggest what actions he/she should take about it
The first line graph shows the average world oil price for each year from 1970 to 2005. The second chart shows the top six oil-exporting countries and how much they export each day.
Modern professional women confront a difficulty that men don’t generally face: the struggle to balance the pressures of work and home. In your opinion, how can this difficulty best be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledges and experiences.
You have just come back from a long bus trip. You were unhappy with the service. Write a letter of complaint to the bus company
stating your reason for writing the letter
describing why you are unhappy
making suggestions for improvement.
You recently attended a training workshop organized by a local company. However, there were several issues that made the workshop less effective than expected.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
Explain the problems you faced during the workshop
Describe how these problems affected your experience
Suggest what the company could do to improve future workshops
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Assel.
You recently encountered some problems with a public transportation service in your area.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company and say
- where and what the problems were
- explain how these problems affect the public
- suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation
You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor.
Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter:
· Explain what the favor was
· Describe how this favor helped you
· Offer compensation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Give details about your stay
Explain what you liked and what you didn't like about the hotel
Make suggestions for improvement
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meetings said that they loked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
say what the participants liked about the hotel
explain why they were unhappy about the food
suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future
Students should pay pull cost for their own study, because universityeducation benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective reducing crime level?
Some people believe that one of the best ways to solve environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel Do you agree or disagree Opinion my contention. I am convinced that Disagree reason 1. B1. Economic recession Egypt Reason 2. Social issues Third world countries Fuel petrol gas. Oil gasoline Raising fuel prices Raising fuel prices The value of petrol rises
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people's lives. Others think that adults life brings more happiness, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both this views and give your own opinion?
Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest taxpayers’ money in healthcare, while others believe that money should be used in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Men do most of the high level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of jobs to be reserved for women? What your opinion on that?
Nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time being active or creative. What is the reason for this? What measures should be taken to encourage children to be more active?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
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 children's free time must include educational activities otherwise they will waste their time. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation，such as an unsatisfactory job or lack of money . Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
Students should pay full cost for their own study, because university education benefit individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in aEuropean country,namely timber,pulp and paper,from 1980 to 2000.
Some people say the government should spend money on providing faster public transport while others believe the government should give priority to other factors such as cost and the effect on environment. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. What are the advantages and disadvatages of renting a home ?
The table illustrates the 6 languages which are the most popular in the world with the number of people use it.
Nowadays most of the parents are working which lead to harmful effects on their children. what are the causes and result.
You learned the news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter, you should:
explain why you need that job
give details of what you can do for the company suggest the time that you can work.
ou and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
* recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation
* warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation