Topic: Today in Japan, many buildings and public areas have a lot of lights for decoration, such as the lights used during Christmas. Do you think this is a good idea?
Points
Safety
The environment
Tourism
Task instructions
Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
Write approximately 120–150 words.
Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
Some parents tell their children which school he or she should enter and what to learn there. Others say to their kids that they should study what they are interested in and make their own choices. Which kind of education is effective? Explain your reasons.
You were asked the question above by a FOREIGN FRIEND.
Write TWO of your thoughts and reasons for your answer to the question in English.
Write approximately 25–35 words.
Use the phrase "am (am not) interested in" in your answer. [You can use the phrase positively or negatively, and change the tense of the verb, if needed.]
Where are you from? Was it a good place to grow up? Tell us as much as you can about the place and the people and your childhood. What did you used to do? What did you like—and not like—about it?
What career advice would you give your past self? Imagine you have the chance to tell yourself what to do and what to study. What would you say and why?
Topic: It is common for people to exchange messages on the internet. Do you think sending messages on the internet is better than talking on the phone?
Points
Time
Information technology
Convenience
Task instructions
Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
Write approximately 120–150 words.
Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend their time on school studies. Others believe that children should spend most of their time playing. Which view do you agree with? Why?
You recently visited a business tech trade fair and are very interested SimpleTalk, a product that simplifies business answering systems. You would like to purchase a SimpleTalk system for all four branches of your company.
Write an email to the vendor requesting information and setting up a time to talk further.