Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
Some people think it’s a good idea to wear uniform at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
0The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours, and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons for stress at the workplace? What can employers do to make their employees’ life easier?
Some people say that what individuals do to protect the environment cannot make difference, others say that individuals can protect the environment. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not very fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
• Explain why you're interested in the tour.
• Ask for information about dates and prices.
• Express your concerns about your fitness level.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
some people believe that children should learn how to cook and prepare food in their lessons. what is your opinion about that.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your latter
•Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
•Say how your work could be done while you are away
•Ask for his/her help in arranging it
The maps show a road system as it is now and the propesed changes in future to reduce the number of accidents.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you are going to work experience.
In your letter,
-thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
-explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
-ask some questions about the work experience you are ging to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that professions such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did as they were training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country. If they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS BETTER TO ADUCATE BOYS AND GIRLS IN SEPARATE SCHOOLS. OTHERS, HOWEVER, BELIEVE THAT BOYS AND GIRLS BENEFIT MORE FROM ATTENDING MIXED SCHOOLS. DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Write a letter to owner
say how long you want to rent the apartment
explain why your plans have changed
tell tge owner about a problem in the apartment
Nowadays, as women and men have to work full time, household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have received a job advertisement and decide to apply for the job. Write a letter to the recruiter. In your letter Express your interest in the job Explain why you are suitable for this position Ask some questions about the job
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products for instance, clothing and medicines. to what exten do you agree or disagree.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a
course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment,
you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter,
• explain your position
• apologize and offer to come on another day or later the same day
• also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be
any tests during it
In many countries today parents are able to choose to send their children to single- sex schools or co- educational schools. Some people think that children going to single sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
Last week a player of the team had an accident and wasnt able to play with you this weekend. You decided to write to him in the hospital . Telling him about the match.
tell him wich team won
describe the conditions
say how you felt about the match
Some people think history has little or nothing to offer, while others say the study of the past helps us understand the present. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
Topic: The devolopment of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think it will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken. Andvantages and disadvantages.
Success is often measured in terms of how much money somebody has earned. PARA 1 Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? Yes up to some extent PARA 2 How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not? Strong healthy relationships peace of mind
Many countries raise fuel prices to deal successfully with problems of traffic and polluon. What effects do you think this move can have? What other measures do you think can be taken to reduce traffic and pollution ?
The use of corporal punishment (physically hitting students) in schools is in decline, yet it should be used to improve behavior. 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.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some peoplesay this is good but other believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
your local council is considering closing a sport and leisure center that it runs in order to save money
write a letter to the city council
environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh against offenders.to what extend do you agree or disagree? support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Topic 10. In some countries older people are being encouraged to work longer and not to retire. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working beyond retirement age.
Some people think it is more important to develop a successful career while others think it is more important to spend time with friends and family. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people say that excessive noise should be a criminal offense, while others say they should be free to make noise without limitation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that studying at university is the best way to develop oneself, learn new skills and find a well-paid job. Other people believe that more is learned from getting a job straight away after school and learning whilst working. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
You have bougth some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
Give details of the purchase
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
The maps show changes that took place in Liverton city from1980 to until now.
You have been invited to a networking conference for your field of work. Write a letter to your immediate manager. In your letter:
· Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you
· Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company
· Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs
Maintenance of public libraries is a waste of money because of computer technologies that have the same function. To what extent you agree and disagree?
you recently ordered something online. When the the delivery cam it was not complete
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery
explain the importance of this delivery
ask for a replacement item to be sen
The table below shows the annual costs for students to study in masters programmes in three different countries in 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your company is going to organise a special training course for a few staffs. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: give details about the course describe what equipment you will need for the course ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre
It is usually foolish to get married before completing your studies and getting established in a good job. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in foriegn country others say that these are not the only reason why someon should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opninon
Nowadays, as women and men have to work full-time household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family at the same time.what problems can this create?what are the possible solutions?
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism?" Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Fatherhood ought to emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.” To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar which cause many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to enourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do vou agree or disagree?
ome people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with the view?