You live in a university hostel which you share with another student. However, your roommate creates a lot of problems for you, and you find it very difficult to live with him/her.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the university. In the letter,
• explain the situation
• describe your problems and why it is difficult to work
• state what kind of changes you would prefer
Some people believe that social skills are as important as good qualifications for job success. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You went to your friend house and had meal. Write a letter to your friend thanking him and his family for the meal.
1) Tell what you enjoyed about the meal.
2) Thanks to his parents and what you think ab
In the future, nobody will by printed newspapers or blooks because tehy will be able to read everything tehy want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this statement ?
Obesity has become bigger and more global problem. What are the causes of this? and what solution can be taken to tackle these problem?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the Anthropology in work after five years.
Studying a language in a country where it is spoken by the majority of citizens is the best way to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Failure is a proof that desire was not strong enough. to what extend agree or disagree?
In the future, it seems more difficultto live on the Earth. Some people thinkmore money should be spent onresearching other planet to live, such asMars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many counties believe that countries should produce food for all population and import as little as possible To what extent do you agree or disagree.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason, younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is believed that individuals who engage in reading books can cultivate greater imagination and linguistic abilities than those who prefer television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many coutries students take break of a year before entering into universities. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries but is does not solve poverty. Therefore , develop countries should guve other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information center. In your letter
•Tell them how long you are staying
•Ask for some suggestions for what to do
•Find out if any local events happening at that time
These days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. What are the effects of this change in attitude?
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Social media is becoming an increasingly large part of people’s lives. What are the effects of the trend? Do you believe this is a positive or negative trend for society?
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
give details of your visit to the restaurant
explain the reason for the celebration
say what was good about the food and the service
Write at least 150 words.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
The chart below shows what anthrop[ology graduates from one university did after fininshing thier undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after 5 years
In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction, causing high levels of water and air pollution. What measures could be taken to prevent this?
Some people argue that team sports are better for children's development than individual sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
• explain what you need
• say when you plan to be there
• ask for information about prices
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your local council is closing the children’s playground in your locality as not many children visit the park. Write a letter to the council requesting not to close it. Include the following in your letter:
– How important is the playground for children?
– Why don’t children go to the playground?
– What can be done to bring children back to the park?
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governemnts to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system. In an effort to deal with the health issues involved, some people think the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the core curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days many people prefer working at home instead of going to their working place. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
You are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late in to the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter: Explain what will be happening, offer him your apologies in advance, invite him to join the celebration
Cam 14 - Test 4 Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
It is thought by some that a school teacher’s role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teacher’s primary role is to pass on knowledge. What do you think is the role of a teacher?
Some people believe citizens should be allowed to carry handguns in order to protect themselves, while others think this can lead to many social security problems in the society . What's your opinion ?
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause? suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of the ageing populations.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a chil's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
The first man to walk on the moon claimed it was a step forward for mankind. However it has made a little difference in most peoples lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The number of teenagers who commit crimes in some countries has increased. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Topic: some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play\ with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the children of having a large number of toys?
The diagrams below show UK students' responses to the question of to what extent would they describe themselves as financially organised. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditures. This money should be used for road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
While recruiting new employee, the employer should pay more attention to their personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sport centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sport centre.In your letter
.describe what the problem with the changing room is
.say what happened the last times you complained
.explain what you want the manager to do.
The best way for the government to solve the traffic congestion problems in cities is to provide free bus service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer country to work in developed countries. What problems does it cause? What can be done to deal with this problem?
Home schooling belongs to the past and is unacceptable in modern society. To what extent do do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Children nowadays are playing less and less sport and this is having a bad effect on their health and their behaviour. Why do you think this is happening? What can we do to solve the problem?
Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?