“Some believe that people are naturally born leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
2. Some people think that when many imported films or TV programmes are shown in a country, it can improve the country’s culture. Others feel that it is better for a country to make and broadcast its own movies and TV shows. Discuss both sides and give your own view.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You have been assigned to give a networking presentation with your colleague from a different office, who you met last year. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
· Inform your colleague that you will be working together
· Provide your initial ideas on the networking presentation
· Ask for a time to meet and practice the presentation
We are becoming more and more dependent on machine to function in the modern world.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You and your colleagues want to use a company room. Write a letter to your manager and ask for permission. In your letter.
Explain why you need the room.
Describe which room you need and why.
Tell what changes you'll need in the room.
An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgeries. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university’s notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
Give your reason for writing
Tell about your education
Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
some people believe that art subject should be compulsary in school children.Others believe there are fsr more important subject to teach children.discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance in school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over-enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on a child. PROMPT: Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well in school? What do you think the role of a parent should be in their child’s education?
You recently registered for a course and you cannot attend the class for some reasons. Write a letter to your course instructor, and in your letter
Introduce yourself.
Explain the situation.
and say what action you would like to take.
Some people believe that schools should focus more on teaching academic subjects like science and mathematics, rather than practical skills such as cooking or carpentry. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Big salary is much more important than job satsatisfaction .Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary .
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems.
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Neighbours,
........
Do you think science is improving the quality of the food we eat, or making some foods a danger to our health? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Too much emphasis is placed on going university for academic study. People should be encouraged to do vocational training, because there is a lack of qualified tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically over the years. Some people believe that the government should increase taxes on alcoholic beverages but others oppose to this idea and advocate personal responsibility . What do you think ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
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You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
• Say when and where the problem happened?
• Describe how you missed the flight?
• Say what you want the airline to do?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
Students learn far more with their teachers than other sources (internet or television). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are becoming more reliant on technology. Some people believe that this makes us more socially isolated. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Parents, usually mothers, stay at home to look after their family. People believe they should receive a salary from the government for that. Do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negeztive development?
Earlier technology developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent developments ever will. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is more important to focus on the future, while others argue that we should pay more attention to the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Environemntal issues such as climate changehave always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Some people say the government should give the health care the first priority, while others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate local customs and behaviour. Some people disagree, they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
people's shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work, but it is very expensive. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• describe the content of this course and its benefits
• why you would like to attend this course
suggest how him/her could help you
financial education should be a mandatory components of the high school program.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that the best way to succeed in life is to get a university education, whilw others disagree and say that it is no longer true nowadays. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweights the disadvantages?
Some people think that children should begin their formal educatiom at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays some buildings such as offices and school have open space design instead of separate rooms . Why it is so ?Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to become financially responsible adults, children should learn to manage their own money at young age. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You are going to study at a college in another country. You need to find a place you will live. Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival date, describe the kind of accommodation you need and say what you like the accommodation officer to do
A lot of money is spent on repairing old building. Instead of repairing old building that money should be spent on knocking down old building and building new ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefits of human beings while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have spent a month with your friend who lives in other country. Returning home you haven’t found your disc with photos from your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Thanks him for the holiday;
• Explain that you have lost the disc with photos;
• Give instructions of how to send you the photos.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
✅ Q: One of the most important issues facing the world today is a shortage of food and some think genetically modified foods are a possible solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Serious violent crime among people who under - 18 are becoming more common. Some people think that children who commit serious crimes should be treated like adults, while others would say that they should be rehabilitaited. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it didn't work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain the problem
• and state what action you would like from the company.
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What are the effects of this?
Some people say that government should not put money on building theatres and sport stadium. They should spend more money on healthcare and education. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think financial aid from international organizations is important for developing countries. Others believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Is it approprite for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook? How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Giver reasons and examples to support your answer.
Extreme sports such as sky diving and sking are very dangerous and should be banned.To what extend do you agree or disagree withe this view?
For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that watching TV is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Extreme sports such as skydiving and rock climbing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?