The world now depends far too much on technology. We are losing the ability to think for ourselves.’ What is your opinion? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

‘I no longer believe that individuals can make any difference in saving the environment.’ Do you agree? Give reasons and examples to support your view

Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘I spent the day wandering through unfamiliar streets looking for the place he told me about.’

Write a story in which a sailing boat plays an important part.

Write a story about taking a risk

Is too much being spent on advertising?

Floods, earthquakes and hurricanes — we se more and more reports of environmental disasters affecting the world and its people every day.

Write the text a speech for a debate at your school or college in which you persuade young people to take more responsibility for protecting the environment.

Describe a marketplace

A letter to your cousin

A fire

Report on a fire

Describe a journey by bus

There have been many problems with the public transport in your area. These problems have made travelling difficult. You decide to write a letter to the Editor of the local newspaper to explain how unhappy you are with the present situation. Write your letter. You must include the following:

• details of the problems with the public transport in your area
• an example of when and how you were affected
• what you think should be done to improve the situation.

Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter polite and informative. Start your letter ‘Dear Editor’, and remember to supply a suitable ending.

A letter of inquiry

A letter of apology