In the last decade, there has been an increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. While welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other students see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvanatages of living in a small community?
You need to organize an office event in a community center.Write a letter to the center. In your letter
request you to provide the following information to us
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it
runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centres is importsnt for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable
things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, telling them
about these things. In your email,
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Say what these things are
Say why they are interesting/enjoyable
Suggest what you can do together
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
describe who the person is and how you know them;
describe their contributions to the community;
explain why you think they deserve the reward.
Some think that climate change reform will negatively affect business. Others feel they are an opportunity for businesses. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for the company. And give your own opinion.
Some people believe that young people should be required to do unpaid work to help their local community. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
A local newspaper is organising an award ceremony for local people who make a significant contribution to the community.
Write a letter to the editor to recommend someone you know for an award. In your letter:
• say who the person is
• describe something they have done to benefit the local community
• explain why you think they deserve to be given an award.
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to the younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree
Demand of food is increasing worlwide. What are the causes of this? What measures can the international community take to make sure the food supply is enough?
Some think that climate change reforms will negatively affect business. Others feel they are an opportunity for businesses. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many people think that people cannot help everyont so they should be concerned about their community and country . Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would be benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that youngsters should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and individuals?
There has been a dramatic growth in the number of people studying at universities in the last few decades. While some people see this as a positive trend which raises the general level of education within the community, others fear that it is lowering the quality of educa''tion. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the increase in student numbers at university?
The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of fossil fuels (e.g. gas and oil). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do 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 going to do
Begin you letter as follows : Dear Sir or Madam,
You 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:
The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establish a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
Some people believe teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit the teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Share personal examples if applicable.
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure( such as roads and water supplies). All other services ( education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are working in an international company, write a letter to inform your manager about your resignation.
In your letter, you should:
• thank the company for the opportunity that you joined it
• tell the reason for your resignation
• confirm the time you are leaving
Some people think certain prisoner should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programme (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people feel that all teenagers should have to do unpaid work during their free time to help the local community and for the benefit of society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter
1. describe the work you have been doing
2. explain why you can no longer do this work
3. recommend another person who is interested in the work
The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels e.g. gas and oil. To what extent do you agree/ disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory in high school programs (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
You are desirous of improving the state of your local area for the youth.
Write a letter to the editor of a community magazine with ideas for how this could be done. In your letter,
write how the number of leisure facilities available can be increased
explain how these would benefit the area
suggest some possible ways by which young people can be involved
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting.
In your letter, you should:
- give some details about the job
-mention how came across the job opportunity
-explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practice 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 some alternative days and times for practice
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programme's (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree?
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to set up unpaid community work, instead of just being put behid the bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Should the international community do more to tackle the threat of global warming? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local government has just recently received a large donation from an anonymous donor to improve the community. Almost everyone agrees that the money should be invested in building a new public facility. Which of the following do you think your local government should build? Build a public library Build a public park Build a public pool
Some people believe that young people should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They say this would benefit both the individual and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Organized tours to remote community and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, sporting champions used to be motivated primarily by the desire to win a match or to break world records. These days, they are more likely to be motivated by prize money and the opportunity to be famous. What messages does this send to young people and how does this attitude to sport affect the sports themselves? Give reasons for your answers.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do 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 going to do
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for e.g. working for a charity improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some companies make donations to local charities and community groups. Other companies do not and leave it up to their staff to decide whether to make personal donations. Should companies donate part of their profits to charities? State your opinion and provide reasons for your view.
Some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunityto help others. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some people say that governments need to prioritize the treatment and management od diseases of the people in the community. Otherss say that it should pay attention to primary health care more. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighborhood or teaching sports to children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
REVISION ----- All large companies should provide sports and community facilities to the local community. 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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
International community should act immediately to encourage countries to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to the community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.