International tourism has brought about enormous benefit to many places .At the same time there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and environment . do disadvantage is outweight than advantages ?
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your
manager of your decision.
In your letter:
tell the manager your decision and the reason
describe what you have learnt in your current job
ask the manager to write you a reference letter.
Famous sportsmen earn a lot more money than those in other professions. Although sport is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such big incomes of sport professionals are unjustified. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smart phones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and Disadvantages of this trend.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your letter:
describe the item
explain what the problem is
say what you want the company to do.
Although there is a lot of software available today that can translate from one language to another, it is still necessary for people to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There are more cars on the roads these days and more accidents are happening. As a result, some people have suggested that people should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do these outweigh the disadvantages?
some people believe that children should be taught more practical subjects rather than art culture. to what extent do you agree.
You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say how you feel about the engagement
• explain why you cannot go
• tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....
Even though developing countries receive financial help, poverty is still an issue. Some say they should be receiving other kind of help, to eliminate poverty. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give examples and suggest what other form of help can be offered.
Some people believe that secondary or high school students should be taught how to use money management as it is an important lifeskill.Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes daimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss hoth these views and give your own opinion.
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you recently bought a new magazine. the editor of the magazine asked the readers to give their opinions about it.
write a letter to the editor.in your letter
-explain why you chose to buy this magazine
- say what you particularly like and dislike about it
-suggest what improvements you would like the editor to make
write at least 150 words
do not write any address
Begin with
Dear Sir or Madam
Learning English at school is often seen as important than learning locak languages . If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion , is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we ry to ensure the survival of locak languages and , if so, how?
Some people think that the internet has brought people together while others think that people have become more isolated now.”
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of food and goods bought from supermarkets in European countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays some people are changing their way of look through hair colour, clothes cosmetics and even plastic operations. What are the reasons? Is it a good or bad thing?
You recently bought a piece of equipement for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
Describe the problem with the equipment
explain what happened when you phoned the shop
say what you would like the manager to do
A friend of yours has a son/daughter who recently graduated and is now applying for jobs.
Your friend has asked you to give their son/daughter some advice about applying for a job.
Write a letter to your friend's son/daughter. In your letter
- Give some advice about applying for a job.
- Explain why these things are important.
- Suggest a time and place you can meet to talk about this
you have bought a new mobile phone and in few days of purchase it has stopped working.you have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired
write a letter to the comapny
-introduce your self
-explain the situation
-say what action you would like the company to take
In recent years, the number of crimes comitted by young people in majoe cities throughout the world is increasing. discuss this issue. give reasons and suggest some solutions.
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject what are the causes? What will be the it’s effects on society?
Many working people get little or not exercise during the work day, and have health problems as a result. Why do so many people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (at least 250 words) 40 minute
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advatnages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
In some countries, a foreign language is taught in primary schools. Do the advantages of learning a new language over weigh the disadvantages?
the internet has dramatically altered our lives the past few decades. although some of these changes hava been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been posetive. what are your opinion on this?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the governments to make it a legal requirement. To what exrent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Childhood obesity has become a growing issue that nearly two-thirds of children are now classified as overweight or obese in Australia. As a result, many believe that schools should take on more responsibility for monitoring what students eat and ensuring they get enough physical exercise. The question is: to what extent should schools be responsible for addressing this problem?
Some people think that the best way to learn is from a newspaper. Others think that the best way to learn is through media. Discuss each views and your opinion.
People think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are thaught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that not enough household waste is being recycled. They believe that the only way to increase recycling rates is for governments to make it a legal requirement.To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Although modern life style has brought with it improvements in people's standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
You bought a phone recently, but you are dissatisfied about quality. Write a letter to manager.
The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sport at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In some cultures, children are oftern told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss bot views and give your opinion.
The pie chart illustrates the principal reasons behind the worldwide land degradation, whilst the table chart represents the main causes which led to the aforementioned issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the main cause of agricultural land degradation, while European region was the one, mostly affected by this issue. Looking in closer detail at the pie chart, it can be clearly seen that over-grazing is the leading factor of land degradation throughout the world with a frequency of 35%. The deforestation issue comes after representing 30% then the over-cultivation with 28%. However, a minority of other reasons are still responsible for this environmental disease. Moreover, the table chart highlights the fact that Europe is the most devasted land comparing to Oceania and north America with a fraction worth 23% . The major cause is deforestation representing a portion of 9.8%. Oceania follows the word wide trend with over grazing as a first cause of land degradation. Finally, North America is clearly the less polluted region with 5% of land destructed.
ost people don’t care enough about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many doctors say that people in today`s world do not do enough physical exercise. What do you think are the causes of this? what solutions are there to this problem?
Family members and friends caring for elderly people find it hard to spend enough time looking after them. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people believe that schools are no longer necessary because students can study well at home through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should be taught at school to recycle material and avoid waste. Other believe that should be taught at home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
many people like to eat unhealthy food even though they know it is bad for them. why ? what are the effective ways to improve peole's eating habits.
Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in public places. Other people say that this is not enough and that other measures are needed. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently bought something from a TV home shopping channel. The product that was delivered does not have the same specifications / functions as the one advertised on TV. Write a letter to the TV channel. In your letter;
Say why and when you bought the item
Say what is the difference / what is wrong with it
Say what action you would like them to take
Many parents complain about violence promoted to their children through video games, TV programs and other medias. Why is it happening? What can be the solution for it? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
As part of a class assignment you have to Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people believe that music should be taught in school, while others think it us best to focus on computer and science. What is your opinion?
Topic: Many children and students are taught to push themselves to be better than others rather than work together for everyones’s benefits. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?