3. Goverment investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money Government mus invert this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-give details of the course you took at the university
-explain why you recommend the university
-give some advise about how to apply
With internet improvements, people can share views or opinions on certain goods or services that they have purchased. Is this a good or a bad thing? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that un paid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving neighbourhood or teachinf asport to younger children. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers.
Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter introduce yourself and
•say when the incident happened
• describe what you saw and heard
• say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
The government's investment in arts, music and theater is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The graph below shows consumers' average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed-line services in America between 2001 and 2010.
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. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsorty part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
give details of your visit to the restaurant
explain the reason for the celebration
say what was good about the food and the service
Write at least 150 words.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
The demand for online coaching services and video courses has grown significantly in the digital age. Some now feel this method of learning is a superior option to in-person learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are a manager of a restaurant, and a customer has written a complaint letter about a bad dining experience. Write a letter to the customer:
apologizing for the poor experience.
acknowledging the specific issues raised in the complaint.
explaining the steps you will take to address the problems and improve the restaurant's service.
The pie charts show the result of a survey conducted by a university on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services
The money spent by governments on space programmers would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that advertising encourages people to buy unnecessary things, while others think that advertising provides useful information about products and services. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in public services instead of the arts (such as music, painting, and theatre). To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programmes for young people. In these programmes, children aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people and work with animals. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
Some people think that taxation should be kept to a minimum as the money people arn should be theirs to do with as they wish. Others believe that people should pay a significant level of tax in order support the public services we all depend on. In your view,what is the fairest way to deal with the issue of taxation?
Last week, you visited a local supermarket and you got satisfactory service. Write a letter to the supermarket manager to thank. In your letter:
- introduce yourself;
- say why you are satisfied;
- say thank you and write about your future visits.
Some people believe that government must apply high taxes to provide good public services for everyone. What is your opinion?
You recently organized a party for your company at a hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter.
--describe the party and how it went
--explain why you were pleased with the hotel service.
--suggest some improvements that the hotel could make.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
a. Describe what the problems are
b. Explain how these problems are affecting you
c. Suggest what you would like the company to do
Something in airport delayed you and you have missed your flight.Write a letter to the airport's customer service department.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governmentsmust invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• recommend somewhere to stay
• give advice about what to see and do in your area
• give information about what clothes to bring.
Some people think that good health is medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private healthcare outweight the disadvantages.
The line graph gives data about the number of users of five different communication services worldwide from 1998 to 2008.
You study at a college in the city centre. You use public transport to get to the college but the bus service you use has changed. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In the letter,
-Say who you are and the details of service you use
-Explain the problem with the bus service
-Suggest what you think the manager should do
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You recently had a holiday in a popular tourist destination. Your friend is going to visit the same destination next month. Write a letter to your friend, offering advice and recommendations for his/her upcoming trip. In the letter describe youe own experince and the highlights of youe holiday provide suggestions on places to visit and local cuisine give advice on accomodation and transport
Services such as shops, schools and commercial centres should be relocated out of the city center. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays, some children spend many hours every day using smartphones and other devices. The advantages of allowing children to own these devices outweigh the disadvantages? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are using computer and electric devices to access information. Therefore, there is no need for printed books, magazines , and newspapers extend do you agree or disagree?
the government’s investment in arts, music and drama is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public health services instead. To what extend do you agree with this statement.
The pie charts portray the level of visitor satisfaction about customer services was recorded in a survey at the Parkway Hotel in 2005 and 2010.
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreinn country.
Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. Your letter should include
When you hope to be staying at the resort
Ask for suggestions on activities to do
Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places
You recently recieved a letter frin a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Health services are the basic necessity for a person. Private companies have made the health services quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
The availability of entertainment such as playing electronic games on portable devices will be harmful to individuals in the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organization to continue their development. On the other hand, others think that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly (services, information, tasks). Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.Write a letter to this friend. In your letter•
describe why you think he/she will enjoy it•
explain why you recommend studying at your university•
give some advice about how to apply
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear
Your friend is unsure whether to continue studying at university or start working.Write a letter to your friend .In your letter
Acknowladge their dilemma and express understanding
Provide advice on the benefits of both options
Suggest what you think would be the best choice for them and explain why
The line graph below shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think governments should spend money on the arts, while others believe it should be spent on public services. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the results of a survey conducted by a university library to find out the opinions of full time and part time students about its services.
Some people consider price as the most important thing to consider when buying a product such as cell phones and service like medical treatment. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she will not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea
Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
The charts below show the proportion of people's total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant