Some university students want to learn about other sujects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. discuss both views and give your opinion.
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both side individuals and companies to shopping online ?
Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Teenagers nowadays spend too much time on playing video games. Describe the effects on teenagers, families, and society. Report the measures to solve the problem.
In today's fast paced wprlf, many individual struggle with delaying tasks. Discuss a cause of this and suggest an effective sokution to overcome it.
New Technology and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree
LEARNING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL IS OFTEN SEEN AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LEARNING LOCAL LANGUAGES. IF TAUGHT MANY ARE AT RISK OF DYING OUT. IN YOUR OPINION IS IT IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO LEARN ENGLISH? SHOULD WE TRY TO ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LOCAL LANGUAGES, IF SO, HOW? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVENT EXANPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE
The bar chart on the right gives information about the number of students studying Computer Science at a UK university between 2010 and 2012 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart below shows the result of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
These days, children tend to spend a great deal of time playing computer games. Some believe this is a beneficial trend while others think it is detrimental. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
An old friend is coming to town and has invited you to go to the cinema. Write to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you are unable to come
• Find out how long your friend is staying in town
• Arrange a suitable time to meet
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
You want to sell your bicycle. You think a friend of yours might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Explain why you want to sell the bicycle
Describe the bicycle
Suggest a day/time when your friend can view it
People will stop buying printed items due to the advancement of technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping on line.
This graph illustrates the proportion of tourists on Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017. Overall, It is clear that the total number of visitors increased constantly over the eight-year period. In addition, the number of cruise ship travellers showed dynamic changes compared to other ones. In terms of those who stayed on cruise ships and island began at around 0.75 and 0.25 million respectively. From 2010 to 2011 vacationers staying on cruise ships increased by nearly 0.25 million, while people who stayed on the island remained unchanged. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of people visiting on island overtook those people staying on cruise ships. Throughout the entire period, although the total number of tourists began at 1million, it went up by 2.5 million, resulting in this proportion reached the peak of 3.5 million. Moreover, travellers spending time on the island showed increasing annual figures, and after 2012, those people went up to 2 million in 2017.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same horse that you did at university she asked for your advice about a 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 advice about how to apply
Today more and more full-time university students focus on other activities rather thein spend a lot of time studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed paper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You lost a valuable item while staying at a hotel .
Write a letter to the hotel manager to request help finding it .
In your letter:
-dicribe the item you lost and when you lost it
-explain why it is important to you
-ask the manager to check if it has been found and how they can help.
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
ĐỀ 1: In many counties, more and more people are staying at home to look after their children when women work full time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Many people think that studying in groups is the best way to study. Others think that studying on their own is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that playing computer games has a nagative impact on children's health and social skills. Others say that it can have a positive impact on their lives. Discuss both these views.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a veryical city with multiple tall buildings, as compayto a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Most people find advertisements annoying or amusing and are not influenced by them. To what extend you agree or disagree
Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweigh the disadvantages for individuals and businesses? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many students today graduate high school and choose to continue their studies overseas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
In the future, nobody will buy printed nwespapers or books because they will be able to read everything they wnat online without paying. To what extenddo you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some experts claim that most of the outstanding innovations and breakthroughs have been made by people with a high level of so-called ‘innate intelligence’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on this theory in order to succeed in life for an ordinary people?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people have voiced an idea that tertiary educational students should only focus on their own major in order to get a qualification;
You have been to a business meeting at another company and saw a piece of equipment which can be useful for your company too.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the piece of equipment you have seen
why having the same equipment would be useful for your company
offer your assistance in buying the equipment
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many employers are employing people with good social skills as well as good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that good social skills is as important as good qualifications to succeed in job?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for hekp in finding a job in your country. you have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
write a letter to this friend. in your letter.
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
More and more citizens relying on private vehicles as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.
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
Nowadays famous people photographed by photographers everywhere, some saying that it is a good source of information to know information about their lifes,others saying that they should spot doing it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In future, nobody will 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 statemtent?
Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save languages with few speakers from dying out completely.Others think that this is a waste of financial resources .Discuss both views and give your opinion.
students should choose a university major that prepares them for a hig-paying job. To what extent do you agree with this satement?
some people suggest that children do not understand the world of work and schools should make all teenager spend a short time working as well as studying acamedemic subjects. To what extent do you agree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 advice about how to apply
The charts below give information on the ages of the population of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projecyions for 2050.
Cam15- 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 advice about how to apply
Some people believe studying is important because it expands person's knowledge and understanding of the world. Others feel that is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the studen'ts owm country.discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having les time to concentrate on their as well as feeling under pressure. what are some of the causes of this ? what solutions could you suggest?
you and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment 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
Nowsday, a growing numboer of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?