The line graph shows the channel 1 news viewing figures per day in one year.
IELTS Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompained by pictures. Some peple say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Some believe that secondary school children should study international news like other subjects in school, while others believe that this is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
News / Media has an influence on our life and some people think it can have a negative effect. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,.
You can get up-to-date news from the radio, TV and the Internet. Which kind of media do you think is the best to get the news?
Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subjects. Other people think that it is a waste of valuable school time. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they cannot represent the full story. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some says that news has no connection with most people’s life and it is waste of time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programs. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter
*say which points in the article you agree with
*explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
*offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The mass media, including the television, radio and newspapers have great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extend for you agree or disagree with this?
Some people think that it’s more important to be informed of local/national news. Other people think that it’s more important to have international news. Discuss both sides and tell what you think.
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about city/town you know and some of the information in the artice was incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor regarding this.
In your letter, you should tell:
- how you know about this city/town
- what information was incorrect
- what the editior should do about this
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilites for shoppers could be improved.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:say in general what you like about shopping in your area
, say what is wrong with the facilities,
suggest how they can be improved
Some people think that newsapers are the best media to learn and get information from while others believe that the internet is a better source. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
more and more people are no longer reas newspapers. Theyget news about the world through the internet. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people‘s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently organized an event that was mentioned in a newspaper article. The article had some incorrect information about the event. Write a letter to the newspaper editor and include the following in your letter:
– When and where the article was published
– What information in the article was wrong
– How you expect the editor to correct the error
Making Recommendations.
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:
•say in general what you like about shopping in your area
•say what is wrong with the facilities
• suggest how they can be improved
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In the future people will read only online and no one will buy printed newspapers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, people use social media to keep up with the news. Why do they do this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative trend?
Nowadays people use social media to keep up with the news. Do you think that they are right or wrong? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Crimes and other kinds of information on television and newspaper have adverse consequences. This kind of information to be restricted to be shown in media. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
You have just an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other you don't fully agree with this opinion Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper in your letter say which points in the article you about explain ways in which year Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town Centre to the writer of the article
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 extend do you agrer or disagree with this statemnet? Zhazira.
Question: in the future, no body will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV has bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people say that Ebooks and modern technology will totally repace traditional newspapers and magazins. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
- say which point in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touh with other people and get news events.Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The chart below shows the percentage of people accessing news via different media in one country in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subject. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
The news is an important source of knowledge for all of us about the world, especially in this era of technology. Journalists are mainly responsible to bring this news to us but not all of them are true to their responsibilities and ethics. How much can we trust the journalists? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in a national newspapaer which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
• Write a letter to the editor of the newspapaer. In your letter
• Say which points in the article you agree with
• Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of article.
Write at least 150 words
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news.
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this option.
Write a letter to the editorof the newspaper. In your letter
- Say which points in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
your local newspaper is holding a competition to find a person who has done the most to help the local community. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. in your letter
name and describe the person you think should win
say how you know this person
explain how this person has helped the local community
You have a 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 news job
tell him her your other news
Some people think it's more important to be informed of local/national news. Other people think that it's more important to have international views. Discuss both views and tell what you think.
Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consequences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You saw a column in the newspaper about you childhood friend. You would like to contact him or her. Write a letter to the editor of this newspaper asking for details about your friend. Inculde,
Why do you want to contact him or her
How the editor can contact you
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this.
In your letter, you should tell:
•how you know about this city/town
•what information was incorrect
•what the editor should do about this.
You have just read an aticle in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your coinith all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter say which points in the article you agree with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article