Last Monday you flew from Mumbai to Bangalore. When you reached home, you discovered that you had left your hand bang on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter you have to explain:
Where and when you lost the bag
What your bag looks like
What its contents were
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
*Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Summer people think that advertising a targeting children should be banned other think that they should not be banned discuss about the views and give your opinion
You have decided to set up a business for which you want to avail the facility of bank loan. Write a letter to the bank manager requesting for information about the bank loan and in your letter, write the following:
Why you are writing the letter
What is the amount of bank loan you need
When you are able to repay the loan
In many countries plastic bags are the main source of rubbish causing pollutions in oceans and on land; therefore they should be banned.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and prediction for future years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the best way to deal with heavy traffic in city centers is for privately owned cars to be banned, others however, think this is an unrealistic solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You ordered a new chequebook from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the chequebook, how much longer you will have to wait, and ask the manager what action he/she will take about this matter.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcylces are banned from city center. People are encouraged to use public transports such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages?
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe that they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say that they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both points of view and five your own opinion.
In recent years many governments has brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurants and offices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?
The graph shows how different types of students in Canada use the internet in general, through broadband or through wireless mediums (phones, laptops).
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
- explain why you are writing
- express concern about the missing card
- ask them what they intend to do
The government should ban smoking in all public places, even though this would restrict some other people's freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reason.
Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think this can have negative effects on children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Increasing the price of gasoline is the best way to solve the growing problems of traffic and urbanization
Is.
How much do you agree or disagree? What else do you think he can do?
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, government should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch.
In the letter, mention:
•Where have you moved?
• What problem are you facing regarding the bank’s communication?
• What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address.
The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch.
In the letter, mention:
•Where have you moved?
•What problem are you facing regarding the bank’s communication?
•What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address.
More and more people are using internet to do their tasks rather that doing in person for example shopping bankings hotel bookings. Do you think tha advantage outweigh disadvantage
Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes is banned. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in 5 European countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think the cheap air flight should be banned because it polluted the air and brings many other problems. Discuss both view and give your opinions.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
You should write at least 150 words.
The reason that most individuals are in debts is due to the overuse as well as irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debits.
To what extent do you agree with this?
The percentage of the population living in urban areas has greatly increased in many countries. Discuss some reasons for this change and some of its consequences for urban planning.
Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure( such as roads and water supplies). All other services ( education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Plastic Shopping bags contribute to the pollution of land and sea. Some people think they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree and what can be doen to reduce it
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 measure can be taken to deal with this problem?
Writing Samples /
Band 8
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of problems and what measures could be taken to solve them
The bar chart below describes some change about the presentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outsite Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Blood sports have become a hot topic for debate in recent years. As society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed. Blood sports should be banned.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also people nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is the government’s responsibility to save people from themselves, for example by banning
smoking or enforcing helmet use for motorcyclists.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below show the growth in the population in some of the world’s largest cities as well as the population distribution in urban and rural areas.
Many people leave the countryside for the greater opportunities which are offered by cities. This move is not without disadvantages for both people and the environment. What are some benefits and drawbacks of urbanization?
The tables show (Table a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty-year period, including a future estimate; and also (Table b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands).
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, motorcycles are banned in the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Increasing car uses in many global cities has caused a number of problems. Some cities have proposed banning private vehicles from the city centre.
To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Surveillance cameras in banks, officers, shops and streets have been very successful in reducing crime in the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people private business. What problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? Is there any solution?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the percentage of adults in urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features.
You should write at least 150 words.
Nuclear power is far too dangerous. Therefore, countries should ban its use and concentrate instead in developing alternative sources of energy such as hydroelectric power, and solar energy. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answers
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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