A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………,
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand, and what measures could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
Postponement, or the act of delaying a task, has been cited in some research articles as one of the factors for poor academic performance by some university students. What are some of the reasons behind students procrastinating, and what measures can be taken to address the problem?
The increasing frequency of satellite launches and space debris is becoming a threat to the Earth. What are tha main causes? What measures can be taken to address this?
Some people believe that it is the government’s responsibility to take care of every citizen who is disadvantaged. What is your opinion?
Internet shopping will take over physical shops. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people claim that students should take short-term gap after their study but other people says that its should not be. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
•explain the reasons for the noise
• apologise
• describe what action you will take
Write at least 150 words
Fresh water is a limited in some parts of the world. Today, Increasing demand made it a global problem. What are the causes of increasing demand, what measure can government and individuals take to solve problem?
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciat art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encoruage more people to take interest in the arts?
*ASSIGNMENT* Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual action? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and thier personal lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that statement
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
Human activity has had a negative effect on plants and animals all over the world. Some people think that it is too late to do something about it. Others think that there is still time to take effective action. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Is it important for people to take more risks in their professional career and their personal lifes. Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
The following chart show the results of a British survey taken in 2009 related to Housing preferences of UK people.
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company. Write a letter to the company to ask for information about their offers. In your letter: say where and when you would like to go include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take. Say what kind of information you would like to receive.
The children spend most of their time taking part in sports in a serious way (…not only for fun). Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
some people think that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized groups activities. others say that children learn to occupy themselves on their own. discuss both opinions and give your own.
Topics:Crime & Punishment Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both of these two views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You applied for a new passport, and it got delayed.
Due to this delay, you missed your (study) intake.
You are very disappointed over this delay. Write a letter to Regional Passport Office for the same. In your letter • introduce yourself • describe what happened and how you are at loss • s say what you wantthe officer to do
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
• say who you are
• explain the problem
• say what action you would like the store to take
Compared to the past more younger adults take medication for degenerative disease. Provide specific examples and reasons to support your answer.
n many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, which is important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
Many people today are worried about cyber crime such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does cyber crime cause and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take?
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs, during the first month after birth of their baby. Does the disadvantages outweigh the advantages ?
High-school students should take a gap year before going to university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your Passion should be one of the factors you take into account while picking a career. When an hobby is a interest, why do some people not even consider them? Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Despite evidence that certain types of food are harmful, many people choose to eat unhealthy food. What do you think are the causes of this problem and measures can be taken to solve it?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others argue that the circumstances of an individual’s crimes and the motivation for committing it should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views, give your opinions.
Consumers are faced with increasing number of advertisements from competing companies.to what extent do you think are consumers influenced by the advertisement? what are the measures can be taken to protect them?
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
You have a full time job and also doing part time evening course, You now find that you can not continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor.
-Describe the situation.
-Explain why you can not continue at this time.
-Say what action you would like to take
In some countries, young people do not take care of their elderly relatives, instead, they appoint trained professionals who take care of the elderly. Is it a positive or negative trend according to you?
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. some people regard this as a completely wrong. while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learnig and taking responsiblity. what are your opinion.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter
•describe the problem you had with the tickets
•say why you were unhappy with the staff I
•suggest what action the train company should take
The diagram below shows how glass is recycled. The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950
The population of major cities around the world is increasing very fastly. Why is this the case and what measures could be taken to solve this issue.
One of your friends plans to go sightseeing in your country. You used to live in a place that you
think she might enjoy visiting. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter you should:
briefly describe the attractions of this place
recommend accommodation
and suggest what he/she should take.
In many countries, the amount of household waste like food packaging is increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to recuce it ?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
It is often argued that it is difficult to get children to read. Why do you think this is? What measures could be taken to encourage children to read more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the results of surveys of first-year students who take courses in a particular university.
Some people think that they should take risks in their profession and their lives. while others think it is bad for their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days, fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take an interest in the artists?
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
The government should make people take the responsibility for their actions to the environment. To what extent do you agree?
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbours disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
describe how this situation affects you;
explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
The internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. ( It should take no more than 40 minutes)
You need to take leave from your work for over one month for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your boss.
In your letter:
-explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
-explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away
-suggest how your work could be covered while you are away