today,the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not real needs of the society in witch they are sold. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
The tendency of human begins to copy one another is shown in the popularity of areas such as fashion and consumer goods .to what extend do you agree od disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. To what extand do you agree or disagree with this statemant?
In some countries, governemtn 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 a good idea? What sort of safety law would you introduce, if you were given a chance?
These days most people prefer not to leave in rural areas. Task: What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rural areas?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
you are planning to go and study English at school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write to the school. In your letter:
- ask about the school
- what kin of accomadition you want
- mention any special requests you have(for example diet).
In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic become a problem. What are the causes of that and what actions could be taken to solve the problem?
The qualities a person needs to be truly successful in today's world can't be learnt at universities and academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that individuals should be responsible for protecting the environment, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however only few acheive it. What are the problems in doing this and what solutions can you suggest?
Some believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to manager of the hotel, In your letter
say where you think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Pie Chart: Graduate Destinations Full-time work: 52% Full-time postgraduate study: 15% Part-time work: 8% Unemployed: 8% Part-time work + postgraduate study: 12% Not known: 5% Table: Salaries After 5 Years by Sector Employment Sector$25,000–49,999$50,000–74,999$75,000–99,999$100,000+ Freelance Consultants5%15%40%40% Government Sector5%15%30%50% Private Companies10%35%25%30%
Some people believe women are better leaders than men. 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.
As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays pollution and waste levels are increasing rapidly impact on both the individuals and society? To what extent do you agree?
In some countries, people waste a lot of food that they have bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food in that way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company.
In your letter:
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
•say what action you would like the company to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievement, and this is a bad example to adolescents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities an increaing number of people do not knowtheir neighbours and there is a lack of sense of community. What are the causes of this problem? How can it be solved?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example, working for charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to the younger). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Caring for children is important in any society. All parents should be required to take childcare courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some old customs and traditions are not useful presently, so should be given up. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reason and explain them with examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
Everyone can play a part in helping to stop global warming and the destruction of the planet. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly common for people to do their work from home rather than going into their place of work. What reasons are there for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowiedge or experience.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
As public safety is of the highest importance. it is often necessary to test new products on animals. It is befter for a few animals to suffer than for human life to be placed at risk by untested products. To what extent do you agree with above?
today our communications,medecine and transport systems all depend on computer technology . Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dengerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The leaders of most organizations tend to be older people. However, some argue that younger people make better bosses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
suggest what he/she should bring to work.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing execercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that art lessons, such as painting and drawing lessons, should be compulsory in secondary schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
Enviornment protection should be the responsibilty of politicians, not individuals as individual can do little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that people who do physical work should be paid as same as the people who have high level degree. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Science finds that by studying the behavior of three-year old children they can predict if they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent is criminality related to human nature? Is it possible to stop children from being a criminal when they grow up?
**Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.**
**To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
In many countries, women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that professional workers such as Doctors and Teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent Do you Agree or Disagree?
It is believed that there is a negative impact of tourism on tourist spots which is majorly due to behaviour of people who travel there. Why do think that people behave badly when they visit some places? What measures can be taken to resolve this issue?
Multicultural societies, where people of different groups live together, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Many animals species are becoming extinct as a result of human activities. What are the causes an possible solutions to this problem.
The tradition of families getting together to eat meals is disappearing. What are the reasons? What are the impacts? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What are the reasons for it? What can be done to change this negative attitude towards international tourism?
You recently went to a cinema where you tried watching a movie, however, you were bothered by a group of teenagers who were very loud in front of you. You complained to the manager but it was not paid attention to. Write an email to a cinema manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should include the following things: • Describe your situation • Explained what happened after you complained to the manager • Suggest solutions to improve
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job