Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Crime rates are likely to decline due to the advancements in technology, which will help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large businesses which can make a difference. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
More and more people are using the internet to contact existing friends and even make new friends. Some people are of the opinion that this has strengthened relationships between existing friends, whilst others think the opposite is true. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (eg.dinosour,dodo,..). There are no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 about your decision and the reason for it.
- describe what you learnt in your current job
- and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment
In some countries, government safety laws include things such as wearing a hard hat on a building site or wearing safety clothes in certain factories. To what extent are laws of this kind good idea? What sort of safety law would you introduce, if you were given a chance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical preoblems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from own knowledge or experience.
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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In a world increasingly driven by technology, to what extent do you agree that traditional art forms are losing their relevance? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In most countries, Prison is the most common Solution when people commit a if Crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
You arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home happened, which means that you must change the date of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• explain the important event
• apologize for the situation
• suggest a new arrangement
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world today. Given time, technology will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people a chance to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?
Occasionally, students in elementary school are allowed to advance to the next grade even though they have not successfully completed the lower grade. Advocates of “social promotion” think that keeping a child in a grade for longer than a year hurts his or her development and self-esteem. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of social promotion? Use logical arguments and specific examples to support your opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter introduce yourself explain why you haven't handed in the project yet request more time to do it. Write at least 150 words.
Even more people are spending most of their time at work nowadays, which leaves almost nothing for personal life. Do you think this trend has more advantages o disadvantages for people?
These days many people prefer online shopping to conventional shopping. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs below show three exports from South East Asia and the four sources of revenue for 1970 and 1995. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been living in a rented house for the last six months. Your neighbour has a new dog that makes a lot of noise at night, preventing you from sleeping.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
- describe the problem with the dog
-explain why it is important for you to get enough sleep
- suggest what your neighbour could do about the situation.
Some people say that computer have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. Discuss and give your opinion.
Some people today believe that the world’s increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Other people believe that world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In companies, promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside a company and not to someone outside the company or new hiring. What is your opinion on this?
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:
Request time off
Explain why you need to leave early
Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / M
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Attending a live performance(for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In some companies, social skills are given priority over qualifications when screening their possible employees. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can't afford. What are the reasons of this behavior? What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Large companies use sport events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also, suggest any improvements to make things better.
Many people say that universities should only offer to young students with highest marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefit
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should:
explaining the situation
apologize for the inconvenience called
and say what you are going to do
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening.
Some people say that governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart below show the revenue from 5 industries in Togo in 2000 and projections for 2050. SUmmarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below illustrates which of three food restaurants were the most preferred amongest teenagers in Vietnam and Indonesia in 2017 and prediction in 2027. Summarize the key information and make comparison where relavent.
Compared to the past, more people are studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student's home country?
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
You are librarian and a local residant wrote to you asking to host a community event in the library .
Write a letter to him :
-tell what kinds of events can be held
-tell the procedurec for hosting events in the library
-the rules for hosting an event
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology wich can prevent and save crime. Do you agree or disagree?
It has been argued that students have created a safer world and prevented another diseases. Is the world really a safer place because of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Because of the global economy many goods including what we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the adventages outweigh the disadventages
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your department had been given additional work at a company you work for which is creating problems. Write a letter to your manager. In it
- Explain what the additional work is.
- What problems are you facing due to extra work
- Offer a solution to solve
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event
Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in helping
Give details of suitable experience
suggest ways you might help with the event.
The government should spend money on promoting sport and art in schools, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Precautions is better than cure. researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measure. To what extent do you agree?