Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that innovation should be targeted towards addressing social and environmental issues. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
write a letterto local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
•introduce yourself
•say why you are interested in this sports club
•ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him /her in his/her country.you have never been there before and you need some inform before you leave.
Write a letter to the friend . In the letter :
Request advise about the gift for his or her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
Find out about the food
Environmental issues such as climate change have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Instructions Read the question below and write an opinion essay. Remember to write down a clear thesis statement followed by your essay plan. Only then attempt to write this essay. One way to reduce the problem of traffic congestion is by increasing the tax on private vehicles. Do you think this is a feasible solution?
Some think that all entertaining TV programmes should educate people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries are experiencing population growth, and need to build more homes. Some say that new homes should constructed in existing cities while others argues that new towns should be built to accommodate the growing population. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these point of view
You recently purchased a faulty product from an online store. Write a letter to the store manager outlining the issue and requesting a refund or replacement.
Both government and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitats. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
•Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
•Explain how you have been helping your child study
•Propose another time to meet
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that authorities are building sufficient satisfying acommodations for their swelling populations whereas still attempting to protect the environment.
You recently attended a job interview, but you have not received any feedback yet. Write a letter to the Human Resources manager. In your letter:
– Introduce yourself and mention the position you applied for
– Explain why you believe the interview went well
– Request an update on the result and explain why you need it promptly.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The key solution for the environmental issues is for the current generation to live a less comfortable life to benefit future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
Writing Task 1:
You wish to apply for a new training programme that is sponsored by your company.
Write a letter to your manager:
• Explaining about the training program
• Explaining why it is important to your work
• Requesting him for approving your time off
Start your letter with Dear Sir/Madam,
Enviromental problems are becoming a global issues.Environment problems are counter challenging the quality of the people enjoy in modern advanced societies. Do you think that enviromental problems will produce a better results if it is addressed globally or should be addressed buly individilual countries?
*Question* In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Write a letter to your professor outlining why you are not satisfied with their course.
In your letter:
write the reasons why you are not satisfied with the course
request to change your course
indicate what course you want to take instead
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In you letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club eg. facilities, members, costs.
One of the major environmental issues today is the littering of public spaces with packaging materials such as plastic wrappers and cardboard boxes. What are the reasons for this? What are some effective ways to reduce litter from packaging materials? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The right answer is not the main focus of scientists, but the right question. Explain what this statement means. Argue to the contrary. To what extent do you agree with this?
Your next door neighbor owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and night. Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
•Your reason for writing
•What you would like to happen
•A nice respectful style
The table below show response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people (Club members and the general public) who showed their opinions about a new theatre.
The growing number of overweight people is putting strain on health care system in an effort to deal with health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the schools curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Two-part question Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. *Why could this be? *Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell,
• what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
• how you feel about it
• what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
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• Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write a letter to one of your colleagues recently been appointed as the new manager of the company In your letter you should Introduce yourself Congratulate him/her on the promotion And ask for on appointment to discuss the problems in your section.
The values we gain from our parents and family have more influence over our future success than any skills or knowledge learned in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
Say what would you do differently than last year
Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
Nowadays, certain problem are rising because of rising in number of citizens in the major towns of the world. Discuss about the issues and solutions to overcome it.
You are coach an amateur football team. Write a letter to a local school requesting permission to use their facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities elsewhere. Suggest how this maybe arranged so that your team's training will not interfere with the school's activities.
Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centres. How does this affect the environment and people’s lifestyle? Discuss this situation and provide suggestions to address these issues. Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
You wish to apply for a new college course, but you are unsure about the details of cost, duration and subjects posted on the college website. Write
an email to the relevant person in admissions at the college, asking them to clarify these points for you. In this email,
Say what your interest is
Explain why the website is unclear
Request the information that you need
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think movies should only be for entertainment. Others think that they should also have educational values. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with family, friends and colleagues are more important than work and wealth. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that economic development improves people’s lives, while others think it leads to the loss of important social values. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Question-fossil fuel ,such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries however some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind powe. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The practice of illegally hunting wild animals continues to cause concern in many countries, particularly developing countries. What are the causes of such hunting?
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Discussion essay: Some people think that student's study more efficiently in groups, others argues that studying separately is better. Discuss the advantages of both ways and give your opinion.
Some feel environmental issues should be solved within a country. Others feel they should be solved internationally. Discuss both the views and state opinion.
the growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curricular. agree or disagree?
In some countries, more people show interest in the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this question?
ou are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group does
explain why the group is good for the community
suggest alternative days and times for practice
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
With a growing work population one of the most pressing issues is that of feeding such a larger number of people. some people think that GM foods offer a viable solution to this problem. To what extent do you agree or siagree?
Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question
Ques: Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.