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 have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similiar to each other. You dont fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which point in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people think that space exploration can benefit humans in a number of ways. Others think that it has several drawbacks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that girls and boys benefit more from attending mixed schools. Which education system do you think is better? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Copetitve sports have been argued to have positive effecton child education by some, will other oppose. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently joined a new fitness center and have been attending various classes. Write a letter to the fitness center manager to express your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student's level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learner and tell us very little about theri acutal ability. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
in some countries, a few earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others belive that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
It has been argued that gift giving should not be encouraged, because money is often wasted on things that people do not like or want. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a
new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which
disturbs you. You have not yet met the neighbor.
Write a letter to the new neighbour. In your letter:
• explain the situation
• describe why it bothers you
• suggest a solution
You recently received a letter from 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 what would be suitable for him/her
Research show that overeating is as harmful ask smoking. Therefore, advertising for certain food products should be banned, in the same way as cigarette advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You have recently joined an evening course but you are finding it difficult to attend.
Write a letter to the course coordinator. In your letter
– Provide the course details.
– Explain why you are finding it difficult to attend.
– Suggest what could be done.
The bar chart below shows Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world for the year 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Being self-employed is better than being employed by a company or an organisation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowdays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure . Some belive this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to . To what extent do you agree or disagree
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exerciseand avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You Are Due to Start a New Job Next Week but You Will Not Be Able to Because You Have Some Problems. Write a Letter to Your New Employer. in Your Letter
Explain Your Situation
Describe Your Problems
Tell Him/her when You Think You Can Start.
Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private 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. You should write at least 254 words.
A magazine wants to include conntributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me the most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
- describe what this book was about
- explain how this book influenced you
- say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and explain from your own knowledge or experience.
People are more mobile nowadays. They seldom live in one city all of their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Many people today are worried about 'cybercrime' such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does 'cybercrime cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Students should live with parents rather than live away from home when studying at university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The movement of people from the countryside into the cities is happening in many parts of the world, resulting in the problems, especially in cities. What are the causes of this movement, and how can it be reversed Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education, so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their faincial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Letter
You recently stayed at a hotel and had very pleasany axperience.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to thank them for the excellent service.
The population of the world is growing so the demand for food is rising. Using land to grow vegetables is more efficient and better for the environment than using it for animals to produce meat. To what extent do you agree it is better to use farmland to grow vegetables?
People have different views on how to reduce traffic congestion. Some think that governments should build more train and subway lines, while others think that building more roads and widening existing roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both theese attitudes and give your own opinion.
You recently missed a flight. You think this was the fault of the airlines. Write a letter to the airlines. In your letter
- Explain why you believe the airlines was at fault
- Describe the impact of this had on your journey
- Say what you want the airlines to do.
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Multicultural societies in which there are a mixture of ethnic people bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the graph below shows the averagcarbon dioxide emiision per persoin the countries uk,sweden, italy and portugal between 1967-2007
Some people think that it is the responsibility of schools to teach students to be good members of the society, not parents. 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.
Many developed countries are helping poor countries in the world.Some people insist financial aid cannot boost their economy alone.To what extent do you agree with this statement.
In some countries, the number of shooting massacres is on the rise because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot.
In your letter
•tell him/her about the problem with your photos
•say which photo you would like him/her to send you
•explain why you need this photo
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter,
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
not a good idea and shoud be banned. while others are of opine that the vital scientific innovation can be possible from animal experiments. This will discuss both sides of the argument and will give a plausible conclusion
Over-reliance on modern technology means that people are failing to learn, or are forgetting, many basic skills. “To what extent is this true? Are people becoming so reliant on modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people are of the opinion that long prison sentence reduces crime rate, while other believe other alternatives should be explored. Discuss birth views and give your opinion.
Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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.
. intrduce yourself
. explain why you haven't handed in the project yet.
.request more about it.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar which cause many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to enourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your child is attending a school that does not provide adequate sports facilities.
Write a letter to the school principal requesting improvements in the sports facilities for the students. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your child
Describe the lack of sports facilities at the school
Explain the importance of sports for the students and request improvements
Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody wiil buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this satetement?
It is expected there will be a higher proportion of old people than young people in the future in some countries. Do you think it is positive or negative development?