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?
You stayed with a local family when you participated in an exchange program in lreland. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had forgotten to take your laptop. Write a letter to the family and thank them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is, and ask the host to send it back to you.
It is increasingly becoming popular among students to take a year-off before they graduate. Give your opinion with real life examples?
Nowadays individual take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for a business trip. What are the advantages and disadvantages on individual and on his/her family?
In some countries, secondary education focuses in depth on two or three subjects, while in others students take a large number of subjects. Which system do you think is better?
Some people think younger people are not suitable for important positions in the government. Some think it will be a good idea for younger people to take on this positions. Disuss both views and give your opinion?
What are some ways of reducing plastic for a greener environment? Support your position with reasons and examples taken from your reading, experience and observations.
In some countries it is common for school leavers to take a year off between finishing school and starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this practice?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do yoy think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages ?
The graphs indicate the source of complaints about the bank of America and the amount of time it takes to have the complaints resolved.
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. What is your opinion?
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. But others think taking part in individual sports is better, like swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs indicate the source of complaints about the bank of America and the amount of time it takes to have the complaints resolved. Summarise the information by selecting
Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. What do you think is best for both the tourists and local community?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can govern- ments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
Some people say children should take their parents advice others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, while some think that it is good for business meetings and business training to be taken place online, others think it has cons. Discuss both views and given your opinion?
The leaders or directors of organization are often elderly people. however, some say that young people can also take the lead of organization or companies. to what ectent do ypu agree or disagree?
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.
Parents are busy nowadays and they are not able to give time to their children. So they are becoming indisciplined and careless. What do you think are the main factors behind this? What remedial actions can be taken by the parents?
Many parents go to work in other countries and take family with them. Do the advantages in this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. Some people believe that governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam". How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
mother generally stay home to take care of their children after pregnancy. Do you support the opinion that thse mothers should be compensated by the government?
Many Offenders commit more crime after serving the first punishments. Why is this happening and what measures can be taken to tackle this problems.
It is suggested that all young adults should undertake period of unpaid work, helping people in the community.Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the young people? Some people say that E books and technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree?
The following chart show the results of a British survey taken in 2009 related to Housing preferences of UK people.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam ‘. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter: Explain the problem Suggest a solution Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• explain why you will be away
• ask your friend to take care of your apartment
describe the tasks you want your friend to do
Begin your letter as follows:
More and more fathers are taking break from their careers so that they can stay at home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both parents work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
Many student’s todays take part in the work experience sessions for a short period of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disavantages of doing this?
You have received a letter from your neighbour complaining about noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter explain the cause of the noise apologise for the noise describe what action you will take to solve the problem You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………….
The international community should take action immediately to ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, such as gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most of the people want to achieve a balance between work and other aspects of life but only a few of them are able to do so. What are the reasons behind failure to achieve a balance in this regard and what steps can be taken to improve this situation.
As compared to the past, more younger people take medications for degenerative diseases. What are the reasons for this and give some examples?
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.
More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s cities, countryside and oceans. What problems does this cause? What measures could be taken to solve them?
You have received a letter from your neighbour complaining about noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter explain the cause of the noise apologise for the noise describe what action you will take to solve the problem Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ………………. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently sent a valuable parcel through a courier company, but it has not arrived at its destination.
Write a letter to the courier company. In your letter:
• Give details of the parcel and when you sent it.
• Explain the importance of the parcel's contents.
• Suggest what action you would like the company to take.
More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?
Art is considered an essential part of all cutures throughout the world.However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate it and turn their focus the science technology and business. why do you think this is ? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts.
In many countries the cost of living is rising. What are the effects on individuals and society? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company.
In your letter:
describe the item
explain where and when you left it
say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Over consumption of sugar is unhealthy. Some people think that governments should take the responsibility to control sugar intake while other think it is the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 your letter,
» explain why you were at the restaurant
» describe the problems
» write about the action you want the manager to take
Write atleast 150words
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?