Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. Therefore, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
There is an increasing trend that many parents tend to educate their children at home rather than send them to school. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
In their advertising businesses now adays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way Why is this ? do you think it is a positive or negative development
ome people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Caring of children is an important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take training courses. Do you agree or disagree?
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Trung
Task: 1
You have been facing a lot of issues at work lately. write a letter to your reporting
Manager informing him about this. In your letter explain what /who is affecting your work and people's attitude towards you. what your expectation are from this work. How/
what your manage can do to help you with these problems
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
• say how you heard about the plan
• explain how you feel about it
• ask for more information about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter:
describe the bag and its contents
explain where and when you lost the bag
say what you would like the company to do
In the 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 diagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children can learn more efficiently by watching TV. Therefore, children should watch TV regularly both in school and at home? Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, university students live away from home and in another city while studying. Do you think the disadvantsges outweigh the advantages of living in another city?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use spec reasons and examples to support your answer.
A. You have recently started work in a new company. Write a
letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
● explain why you changed jobs
● describe your new job
● tell him/her your other news.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________,
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of planet and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give you own opinion.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
•express your appreciation
•and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
You have recently experienced irregularities with one of your bank accounts.
You requested help from customer service, but have not received any response yet.
Write a complain letter to the bank manager. In your letter:
• Explain what the issue was
• Provide the date of request and how it was done
• Ask for a solution to your request.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggpst possible solutions to the problem
some people believe that watching a movie is a better way to learn a foreign language than reading a book in that language. To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?
Some people think that nations and individuals should focus on their problems because it is unable to help everyone in the world since there are so many in needs.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
:In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the schools promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
You are taking a holiday in a place recommended by your local travel agent, you have had a wonderful time. You have promised to write to him and let him know what you think of his suggestion. \
Write a letter to your travel agent as promised,
and let him know what you have been doing and
what you are going to do before the end of the journey.
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the cafe.
In your letter
Say what you like about the cafe
Suggest an improvement to the cafe
Explain the benefits of your suggestion
In Multi-Cultural society, people of different culture and backgrounds live and work together. Do you think the advantages of Multicultural society outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people think that the professional sportsmen/sportswomen's behaviors on field and off fields are not important as long as they are good players. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Most psychologist suggest that the best way to relieve stress is to do nothing a period of time during the day. Do you agree or disagree
Television is dangerous because it destroys the family tie and community spirit. It is said by some that television absorbs so much of people’s time that they have no time to talk to each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
With an increasing overweight population some people think universities should make sport a compulsory module on all degree courses. To what extent do you agree?
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
-Give details of your stay
-What were the high & low points of the hotel
-What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
Some people think that in order to prevent people from disease and illness, governments should reduce environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Because many problems we face today affect our whole planet, good relationships between countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Adult youth are often called up for working for the development of communities. Do you think they should work voluntarily or should they get paid ? Give your opinion.
Recently you issued a cheque to someone, but when that person presented the cheque to the bank, it was returned with these words ‘Returned for lack of sufficient funds”. You are sure that there is sufficient balance in your account.
-Write a letter to the bank manager. In your letter,
-give him particulars about your cheque
-tell him that the cheque has bounced for no valid reason
-request him to look into the matter
Some people say students of different age groups in schools should be put in the same class. Do you agree or disagree?
Some argue that all young children should be required to stay with full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for 3 months. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
– give details of what you know about his company.
– explain your current situation.
– Give your answer to the offer and explain why
Although there is a lot of software available today that can translate from one language to another, it is still necessary for people to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, serious criminal offences committed by people below 18 years of age are considered instances of juvenile delinquency and such people get away with lenient and 'reformatory' (in place of exemplary) punishments. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this treatment?
There are plans to build a new factory in Parkland near where you live.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
-Give reasons why you are against the plan;
-Explain why the parkland should stay;
-Suggest what action the council should take;
Some people say that travelling to a country is necessary if one wants to become familiar with a new culture. Others, however, feel that technology gives us enough tools to make travel unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In are new in some way. their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products res, and Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
You recently agreed to meet a friend but missed the meeting. Write an email to your friend. In your email •explain why you missed the meeting •describe the impact it had on your day •suggest how you can meet up in the future
Childhood obesity is becoming a problem thoughout the developed world . Because of this , some people think that adverts for fast food , sweets and sugary snacks should not be allowed in schools and colleges . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this ?
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this trend is positive or negative?
You find a bag somewhere. The owner address and name were there on the bag.
Write a letter to the owner.
Inform where you found the bag.
Write about the contents of the bag.
Hoe he/she can collect it.
Write a letter to your colleague from another department asking him/her to give presentation at a conference. In your letter say :
1. What is the conference about
2. Why do you want him/her to give the presentation
3. What arrangements will you have to make
Television serves many functions. Watching TV makes us relax. We can gain knowledge and information from TV programs. Besides, TV can also be seen as a companion for lonely people. To what extent do you agree with this? Explain it with your own experience.
School should not force students to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All level of education, from primary to tertiary school should be free. To what extent do you agree or disagree?