Some people think that it is a good idea to socialize with colleagues after work and during weekends. Others think it's important to keep the work life completely separate from social life
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that government should provide Internet access at no charge. others, however, argue that people should pay for this service.
discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your child is going away on a school trip for three days to another country. The head teacher wants some parents to join the trip and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
Say why you would like to go
Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
Ask some more questions about the trip
Some people think that the main factors influencing a child's development these days are things such as television, friends, and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggested that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like painting and statues to make them better to live do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The popularity of news media often has significant influence on people’s lives. Some people believe this to be a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
A new generation of entrepreneurs believe that privately funded space tourism will be the next exciting development in space explonation.
How true do you think this is?
How would space tourism affect space explonation as we know it today?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant from your own knowledge or experience.
Not enough students around the world choose to study a science subject at university. what are the reasons for this? what impact does this issue have on society?
Some people think that studying from the past teaches nothing about today’s life. Others argue that the history is a value source of information.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about – what course you are doing now – why you are not satisfied with that course – what course would you like to change to.
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people say that family is the most powerful influence on a child's development. Others say that other factors such as (television friends music etc.) play a greater role today. Discuss both views and give your opinion
An expanding global economy means that people in developing countries are likely to be lifted out of poverty. In order to continue global economic growth, protected natural areas of the world should be opened up for mining and other types of resource extraction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's studies. And, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development.
What is your opinion on this?
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of eports in compared with 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
Some people believe that technological advancements have made our lives more complex and stressful, while others argue that technology has made our lives easier and more convenient. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Advertisements have great influence in determining what we buy. Some people think that there should be laws to control advertising while others argue that companies should be free to advertise however they want.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people argued that distance learning is not as beneficial as traditional ways of education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is said that the eldest child in a family always has a stronger desire than his or her siblings. Is this really true? What do you think about this? Write an essay of 350 words on this.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st century, and sea levels continue to rise at alarming rate.
What problems are associated with this, and what are some possible solutions?
Some people argue that being highly qualified is the only way to obtain a high-paying job,while believe that having work experience is the best way to get a well-paying job .discuss both an give your opinion.
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.
What, in your opinion, should be the main fuction of a university?
Your local council is considering closing the kindergarten which is located in your district.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Give details how you and your neighbors use the kindergarten;
• Explain what consequences will be for the all people nearby;
• Ask to change their decision.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
People think teenage years are the happiest time of their lives while others argue that adult life is the happiest despite greater responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently been in a sports centre and noticed some issues in the changing rooms. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the centre and say
– What was the problem?
– Explain why it is bothering you.
– Suggest a possible solution.
The internet is viewed as an excellent means of communication by many. However, there are others who would argue that it is actually destroying our communication skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of respect and dignity for teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that television is a very useful tool when it comes to education. Others argue that television is a much overused, ineffective teacher.
Discuss both of these views and give your opinion as to the usefulness of television as an educational tool.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? It is increasingly difficult to feed everyone in the world today. Some people believe that the best solution to solve is issue is for scientists to discover new ways of producing food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the popularity of English growing by the day it is becoming a global language.
Many people now neglect their own mother tongue and prefer to learn English.
What are the problems that could arise if everyone adopts English as a language?
Offer some solutions to this problem.
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is
leading to the extinction of species and loss of bio-
diversity. What are the primary causes of loss of bio-
diversity? What solutions can you suggest?
Nowadays, young children and teenagers are eating more unhealthy food and not exercising.
Some people think parents are responsible for their children’s unhealthy habits, while others think governments should play a larger role in encouraging children and teenagers to be healthier.
Who do you think has more of an influence on children & teenagers: parents or governments?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
United states dollars The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local newspaper had an advertisement asking people to help with environment projects in
your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help.
In your letter:
describe a local environmental issue in your area
explain how you can help
suggest how the problem could be avoided in future.
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,
Question : some young people are leaving the country side to live in cities and town, leaving only old people in countryside. What problem does this cause? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport, others argue that people should be free to use their mobiles wherever they like.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'on ebig traffic jam'.
How true do you think this statement is ?
What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You want to start your own small business. Write a letter to a bank requesting information about obtaining a business loan to finance your new company. In your letter, include the following information:
- what kind of business you want to start
- how much money you need
- the length of time over which you would expect to repay the money
Write at least 150 words.
You have your birthday next weekend and you are planning to organise a party where you will be inviting all your friends.
Write a letter to invite your friend. In your letter,
explain the occasion
describe why you need your friend to come
give directions to reach the venue
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fueld in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation.
What are the reasons behind this phenomenon?
Is it advantageous or detrimental?
You recently visited a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, but you were unhappy with the meal and service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:**
- **Describe the occasion and why you chose the restaurant.**
- **Explain the issues you encountered with the meal and the service.**
- **Suggest what you would like the manager to do to address the problem.**
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
You have bought furniture from a store. When you received, there were some damages. Write a letter to the concerned store manager.
In your letter, you should: Give information about the furniture. Explain the damage Ask the manager to solve your issue.