You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and preparatory methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that professional such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training.Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give yoyr own opinion.
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. discuss both views and give your opinion. give reason for your answer an include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Directors large organisations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees. Some people think it is necessary, but others believe that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Good facilities can be found in cities, but not in the countryside. Therefore, new doctors and teachers should be sent to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation. Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. othwrs argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
•Introduce yourself
•Explain what experience and special skills you have
•Explain why you are interested in the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
In many countries, it is mandatory for school children to wear uniforms. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
Nowadays more and more people have household appliances, such as refrigerators or washing machines. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The leaders or directors of organisations are often elderly people. However, some say that young people can also take the lead of organization or company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. M
The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought an expensive electronic product from a store, and found that the product does not work properly. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Complain about the problem
Propose action for the store to take
Request confirmation that this is agreed
Some people believe that visitors to other country should follow local customs and behavior. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of arts by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are a member of organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory, and you were very disappointed with the quality of the food and the behaviour of the staff·
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. Explain what was wrong with the meal and the service, and suggest what he/she should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir /Madam,
Some think that reading stories from book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
News stories on tv and newspapers are accompained by pictures. some people say that these pictires are more effcetive than words. what is your opinion.
Many believe that success in life mainly depends on hard work and determination while others believe that factors like money and personal appearance are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or motor-bikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Discuss both the pros and cons of this trend.
A museum near your house is looking for people to do part-time vountary/unpaid work. you would like to do some voulntary work at the museum. write a letter to the museum director to apply for voluntary work in letter.
explain why you want to do voluntary work at museum.
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example through cell phone tracking and security cameras ). In many cases the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development out whey the disadvantages?
Some people think it is more impỏtant to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
SCHOOLS ARE SPENDING MORE TOME TEACHING TRADITIONAL SUBJECTS SUCH AS HISTORY. SOME PEOPLE THINK THEY SHOULD RATHER SPEND MORE TIME IN TEACHING SKILLS THAT CAN HELP STUDENTS FIND A JOB. TO WHAT EXTEND YOU AGREE OE DISAGREE?
The 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 result of surveis asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternatoves medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The leaders or directors of organizations are often elder people. However, some says that young people can also take the lead of organization or companies. To what etxtent do you agree or disagree?
The line graphs detail the figures for visitors to Caribbean islands over 8 years from 2010 to 2017.
There are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
•In many countries small shops and town centres are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use, and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In soem countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. what are the reason for this? how can people research this?
The professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than the sports and entertainment stars or personalities. Do you agree or disagree?
Historical monuments and museums are visited only by the tourists, locals do not visit them. Why is this is happening? What are the solutions to prevent this?
An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. what are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers rather than smaller, more traditional shops?
In many counties today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors my have caused this situation and what, is your opinion/should be done about it ?
Across the world, local shops are closing due to losing customers to online competitors. What problems does this produce? And what solutions can you suggest to overcome them?
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children s story books are wasting their time which could better used doing other more useful activities . To what extend do you agree
The line graph below illustrates the annual visitors spend for visitors to New Zealand from Australia, USA, UK, Japan and china for the years 1996 to 2014.
A company has asked for permission from the local Council to built a factory in your area. Write a letter to the local Council stating that you and your neighbours think this is a bad idea. State what problem this might cause Explain where the factory should be constructed Explain what you want the Council to Do
Getting promotion is one of the biggest drives to apply themselves and work hard in the modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
the national distribution of water and the average domestic water usage in the country of Astoria.summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local council has advertised for volunteers to teach on a basic english programme for refugees. You would like to do some work for this programme in your free time.
Write a letter to the programmer coordinator. In your letter
- explain why you would like to do unpaid work on this programme
-describe why you are a suitable candidate
-say when you are available to teach
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 think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. disscus both views and give your opinion.