Some people feel that animals should have the same rights as humans but other think they are not as equal or intelligent as us so should not have the same rights. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
Telling the truth at all times is not essential. On some occasions it is necessary to tell lies, and it is wrong to tell the truth. 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.
Some people feel that with the rise of artificial intelligence, computers and robots will take over the roles of teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both views and give own opinion.
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter
say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
explain why your plans have changed
tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....................................,
Nature has a more significant impact on human adult intelligence than nurture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You read an article in a newspaper about a city/town. Some of the information in that article is wrong. Write a letter to the newspapaper editions.
In your letter, you should :
describe how you know the city/town
tell what the problems are
suggest what you want the editor to do.
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 …………………,
You recently organised an all day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked 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 participant liked about the hotel.
* Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
* Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in futures.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their abilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
-say where you think you left the papers
-explain why they are so important
-tell the manager what you want him/her to do
You stayed in a hotel for some days in an overseas country. You have forgotten some things in the hotel room after checkout.
write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
Inform him about your stay
Describe the things hat you have forgotten there
State what you want them to do now
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below showa the total number of minutes in billions of telephone calls in the UK, devided into three categories, from1995-2002.
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
-describe the item you lost
-Explain how you lost it
- tell the insurance company what would you like them to do
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home. Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months.
In your letter:
• mention why you are writing
• explain why you would like to work from home
• say how this can benefit you and the company
No need for address
Start with dear Sir/Madam,
The bar charts shows the details the percentage of two types of television programmes, namely reality and game shows watched by males and females in different age groups in Australia.
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:
•Say how long you want to rent the apartment for,
•Explain why your plans have changed,
•Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home , you found you had left some important paper at the hotel .
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel . In your letter
• Say where you think you left the papers
• Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him/her to do
The local supermarket you shop at has recently done some renovations to improve the appearance of the store; however, the layout of the store is completely different now, and it is hard to find the products you are looking for. Write an email to the store manager and do the following things: • Congratulate him/her on the store’s new appearance. • Complain about the new layout of the store. • Offer a suggestion on how the store could be improved.
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read news in the newspaper and watch news program on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that television is useful in education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion as to the usefulness of television as an educational tool.
the graph below shows radio and television audiences through out the day in 1992. Summarize the finformation by selecting and reporting the main freatures, and make compraions where relevant.
There have been many technological developments in the past few decades, for example in telecommunications, transport and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
International travel agencies are going to reduce their fees for people. Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (approximately 250 words)
write a letter: Expressing Gratitude for Excellent Service Received at a Hotel
Express gratitude for the excellent service received during the stay at the hotel.
Highlight the aspects of the service that were particularly exceptional or noteworthy.
Mention specific staff members or instances where the service exceeded expectations.
students at school and universities learn far more from lessons with teachers than from other sources( such as internet and television). to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You would like to work for a company or organisation in a foreign country.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
• Describe the kind of job you would like to do
• Explain which country or part of the world you would like to work in
• Tell them why you are interested in working in another country
Television is a tool that can be used to learn. Therefore, children should be encouraged to watch it regularly at home and school. To what extent do you agree?
Schools concentrate far too much on traditional subjects which do not adequately prepare students for the realistic demainds of the modern working world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will completely replace human workers in the near future. Others argue that AI will merely act as a tool to enhance human productivity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mobile phones and the Internet have made it easier to stay in contact with other people. However, as a lot of time is spent using telephones and computers, there is less face –to-face contact and direct communication. Is the growing use of communication technology a positive or a negative development for society?
Robots and artificial itelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a possitive ornegative impact on society?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
•thank your friend for the stay
• describe where you left the envelope
• ask him/her to return it to you by post
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests dur
These days, many people have their own computer and telephone, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home.\Does working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The internet has a bigger impact on people's lives because it is more popular than television. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 220 words.
You read an article in a newspaper about a city/town. Some of the information in that article is wrong. Write a letter to the newspaper editions.
In your letter, you should:
describe how you know the city/town
tell what the problems are
suggest what you want the editor to do.
Some people believe that educating children altogether will benefit them. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and given speacial courses. Discuss those views.
Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some say it is a positive development while others say it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your
manager of your decision.
In your letter:
tell the manager your decision and the reason
describe what you have learnt in your current job
ask the manager to write you a reference letter.
When someone achieves greatness thanks to an innovation or other breakthrough, it is usually agreed that the individual has a high level of intelligence. Do you think that inborn thinking skills play the main role in the successful life of people? What role does ‘nurtured’ intelligence play in achievements of a successful person?
You are a student living in university accommodation. The heating has not worked for some
time. Write a letter to the management. In your letter Explain why you complain;
Describe the problems
Tell what you want them to do
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smartphones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
explain why you have changed your job
describe your new job
tell him/her your other news
some people believe that time spent on televison, video and computer games can be valuavle for chidren. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give you own opinion
Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got jome and noticed your bill, you found that you had Bern charged for for items you did not buy. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened.
In your letter, tell the manager:
-Describe the stuation
-How you fell about the error
-What you would like him/her to do about it
a lot of places in the work rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?