Some countries encourage foreign companies to open a branch office in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local businesses to expand rather than inviting foreign businesses to open branches. To what extent do you agree?
Many people are moving from rural areas to big cities, why has this happened? To what extend do you think it is a good trend?
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The number of internet users around the world has risen from just under two billion in 2010 to over five billion today. That is a rise from around 28% of the global popula tion being online to almost 65%. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that planting trees in open space in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays a lot of offices employ open space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discussion both sides and give your opinion
should criminals be sent to prison or should they do something else as a punishment? Explain your opinion and give your reason.
Your next door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter
•describe this situation
•explain the problems it is causing you
•offer at least one solution
some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody , regardless of occupation is unfair. they believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an early age. do you agree or disagree? which type of workers do you thinkhould benefit from early retirement? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXperience
Some people think that the best way to make road transport safer is to make vehicle drivers take a driving test every year. Agree or disagree
University students focus on subjects. However, some people think that students also focus on other activities . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, despite the decline in serious crime, people feel less secure than ever before. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what actions can be taken to solve it?
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 answeers and include relevant examples from your own knowlwdge or experience.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information,such as theirhobbies and interests,and whether they are married or single.Some people say that thisinformation may be relevant and useful.Others disagree.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter
- introduce yourself and say when the incident happened
- describe what you saw and heard
- say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reseach this?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average the greenhouse gas emission which result from this energy use.
You recently moved house and you used a removal Company to help you move your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move. Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter,
•Give details of the move
• Describe the damage
• Say what you would like the manager to do.
Large companies often use sports events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people finde it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. why do you think that is? how can this problem be overcome?
We are becoming more and more dependent on machines to function in this modern world. Some people think it is negative trend. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
you have an account with a bank. you recently notices that the bank has taken extra money out of your account and you are not sure why.
Write a letter to the manager of the bank. in the letter:
1. describe the details of your account
2. explain the problem with your account
3. suggest, what you think the manager should do
In many countries schools have server problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Getting promotion is one of the biggest driver for people to apply to themselves and work hard in the modern workplace. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Some people believe that teenagers should focus on all school subjects while others think that they should concentrate on the subjects where they do the best or find the most interesting. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way for the government to solve the problem of traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
•invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
Human activities has negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changes, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give y opinion.
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other prople think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
TVs are increasingly showing crimes and criminal reports. Why is it getting so popular? What are the effects of this on society?
Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children’s development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children’s life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changes the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
In many schools, sports lessons are part of the timetable, because it is important for both boys and girls to participate in sports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many governments think that economic progress is the most important goal. Some people ,however, think that authority. Other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Angsa 2
You reside in a shared college room. However, numerous issues with this setup make it challenging for you to work.
Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter:
Describe the current situation.
Explain the problems and why it hinders your work.
Suggest the type of accommodation you would prefer.
Ensure your letter has at least 150 words.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicle will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
All over the world people spend more time on sports and exercises these days. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give your opinion with supporting examples from your own experience.
People in this current gdneration are not fit and active. What are the problems. What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities:
Life has become much more stressful compared to our parent's generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
Some people believe that progress is always good. Others believe in preserving tradition. Which do you think is more important and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some scientists think that computers will soon become more intelligent than human .to what extent you. Agree or disagree with statement
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people.Do the advantages of this situation outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in everyday life. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?