A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems might these differences cause? How might these problems be reduced?
Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out if a refund is possible
You recently went on a business trip and stayed an a hotel.On getting home,you realize you left some things at the hotel.Write a letter to the hotel manager.
Details of your stay
The items you left behind
What you want the manager to do
Children nowadays spend great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the books as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
With the advancement in healthcare and technology, people now have a longer lifespan. Some argue that the retirement age which is normally 60 to 65 years of age should be adjusted to 70 years or even higher. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons and example to state your stance
You recently went shopping at a department store and you were disrespected by one of the employees .
Write a complaint letter to the sales manager of the department store.
In your letter you should
Let him know about the rude behaviour of the clerk
Clearly state how it happened
And tell the manager about the bad behavioir
“Everybody should be allowed admission to university or college programmes regardless of their level of academic ability”. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
It is generally believed some people are born with certain talents, for instant for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people thinks that wastes from home enough not recycled.They think government should make it legal requirement.To what extent do you agree with the statement?
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
Many people use distance-learning programmes (study material post, TV, Internet, etc.) to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending colledge or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people argue that arts, such as painting and music, are a waste of money and the government should spend this money on other public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The average standard of people’s health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000, and the marital status of adult Americans in two of the years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disargee with this statement?
The company you work for is planning to provide special staff training Your duty is to find out if the local conference center has suitable facilities in order to hold the training. Write a letter to the manager of
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
• explain what you like about his new house
• describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
There are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As global trade increases, many goods including those we use on daily basis are produced in another country and have to be transported long distances . Do benefits of this trend outweigh disadvantages
The government’s investment in arts, music and theater is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science.”
2. Some people prefer full-time jobs because they offer stability. Other people prefer casual jobs because of the freedom they offer. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter.
"Tourism is always a force for good which enables people of different countries to understand each other." To what extent do you agree with this idea? You should give reasons for your answer. and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some think that residents should responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others say it is the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Some parents believe that they should protect their children from doing any mistakes while others believe they should make mistakes freely. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
Some people think that children should receive formal training at school on how to be good parents in the future. Do you agree or disagree with this statement??
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Being a celebrity-such as a famous film star or sport personality brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or more problems.
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long immigrants in the years 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK, and the pie chart shows the reasons for migration in 2008. Sumarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Your childhood friend has established his own business. He needs a partner whom he can completely trust and asks you to become his partner.
Write a letter to him. In your letter:
• Give the details about your knowledge in this particular field and your opinion;
• Tell your decision and its reasons;
• Thank him for trust and offer.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Imagine that you are in a classroom or a meeting. The teacher or the meeting leader says something incorrect. In your opinion, which of the following is the best thing to do?
— Interrupt and correct the mistake right away.
— Wait until the class or meeting is over and the people are gone, and then talk to the teacher or meeting leader.
— Say nothing.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Employers should give their staff at least four weeks of holiday a year to help employees get better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to apologise on the particular job you agreed to take during summer vacation due to some unforeseen circumstances.
● explain the situation
● state your apology
● express that you would be interested in this position next summer.
Because of the busy pace of modern life, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world. How important is it for children to learn to understand and appreciate nature? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
‘It is the job of governments and companies to deal with the huge environmental problems which we face. Individuals on their own can do little or nothing’. What is your opinion about this statement?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early stage. Punishment is necessary to learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
• Give details of your visit to the restaurant
• Explain the reason for the celebration
• Say what was good about the food and the service.
Being able to speak a foreign language is an advantage these days. Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school, while others think children should begin in secondary school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while others believe that adults should prevent them from making mistakes. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below gives information about the average annual distance travelled by adults and the types of travel in 1977 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
“In the circumstances of the present-day world, more and more people believe that celebrating Women’s Days is counterproductive, as the special treatment females receive on such occasions only highlights gender inequality.”
In about 300 words, state your opinion about this statement.
1.Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You stayed in a hotel and forgot some of your belongings there. Write to the manager:
• Explaining your situation
• Describe what you left behind
• What do you want them to do about it.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….