Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. 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.
Some people think that genetically modified (GM) crops are a positive development. Others, however, argue that they are potentially dangerous. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and qive your opinion.
Some people believe that air travelshould be restricted because it causes serious pollution and up the world's fuel resources. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. You received a letter from a friend who asked for a recommendation letter from you for the job that he/she is applying for.
Write a letter to the manager:
– Explain how well you know this person
– Describe how this person work
– Why you think this person is suitable for the job.
In todays world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Some people warn that the era of silver screen is coming to an end and that people will eventually lose interest in going to the cinema. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand , other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opininon.
Governments suits paid money on railways whether than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
FIRST IMPRESSIONS “Your first impressions when you meet someone are always right.” Do you agree with this statement? Write your essay giving your opinion using examples from your own experience. (200-250 words)
Living in a country where have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problem. to what extent do you agree or disageree with this statement
With the recent development in technology like e-books some people feel that the printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear What's your opinion?
Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned. What are the main advantages of banning private education? Are there any circumstances ehre private education should be allowed? What is your own opinion on the matter?
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore working hours in offices and factories should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people argue that being highly qualified is the only way to ensure high paying jobs while other believe that having work experience is the best way to get a well paying job. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Today the high sales of popular consumer products reflect the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that schools are no longer necessary because students can study well at home through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you going to do work experience. In your letter.
Thank the manager for the oppurnity to do work experience.
Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do.
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.
Informing an Airline.
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
•where and when you lost your bag
• what your bag looks like
• what its contents were
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that using a bicycle as a main form of transportation has a lot of advantages whereas others think it has many disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently applied for a course at a college and have been accepted. However, you cannot join the course due to some reasons.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
which course you have applied for
why you cannot join the course
ask about the possibility of the course in the future
Due to advancement in technology, many companies now offer employees the option to do their jobs from home. do you think this is a positive oe negative development?
Fast food has become so popular worldwide that it is destroying the nutritional quality of food. What do you think because of this the traditional food and cooking method is being forgotten? Do you agree or disagree with the statement give reasons for your answer?
Some think they can use as much fresh water as they want, but others say governments should limit water use because it is not endless. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it is good to share as muh information as possible in scientific research, business and the aademic world. Others believe that some information is too much important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both view and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The internet has made traditional libraries unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss giving examples from your own knowledge andexperience.
You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book.
Write a letter to him/her.
•apologize for the mistake
•find out how important the book is to him/her
•say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Schools have a limited amount if money to spend. Some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spent for computers.discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Many countries have now banned smoking in public places. Some people feel that government should ban smoking entirely. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic ability or others believe that it is a better to have a student with the different abilities study together discuss both the views and give your opinion
nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are moving from rural areas to live in cities. What problems can this cause? How can these problems be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries people encourage teenagers to find part time jobs. Some people agree and others don't. Review both sides and give your opinion.
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the experience children have before the go to school will have a greatest effect on their future life. Other argue that experience gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Every year Government and individual spent money on new year and various other celebrations. Do you agree or disagree with that. Add relevant examples from your experience.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras) in many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some people think school should only teach academic subject. Others think school should also teach students how to discriminate between right and wrong. Discuss both view and give you own opinion.
Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to a future career; others think the true function of university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion of the main function of university?
Your child is going on a three-day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
• Say why you would like to go on the trip
• Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
• Ask other questions about the trip
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on evironment, eating habit and families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the best way to deal with heavy traffic in city centres is for privately owned cars to be banned, others however, think this is an unrealistic solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia. Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services and explain when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains, how long you will stay, how many students are in your party, and what accommodation you will reuire.
Climate Change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. Many people strongly believe that it is the responsability of individuals, rather than corporations and governments, to deal with thisproblem. To what extent do you agree?
You have planned to study a distance course online from an international university. Write a letter to the university officer requesting information about the course. In your letter, write:
Why you are writing
Which course it is and when you plan to study
Why you want to study this course
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives andtheir personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Each year Increasing numbers of students are deciding to move to a different country for higher education. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development ?
People will buy a product if it has quality or fulfil their needs. There is no need for advertisement and considered as a form of entertainment. Do you agree or disagree with it.