General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
the two maps below show a park as it is today and planned changes that will be completed in 2020 summarize the information
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
▪️Explain why you are having the party
▪️Describe your plans for the party
▪️Suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
The given maps illustrate the layout of a school in 2004 and the plan for its transformation after a 20-year period.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The diagrams below show the floor plans for a trade conference in 2009 and the same conference in 2010
You are planning a weekend trip to a nearby countryside area and would like to invite a friend who lives in another city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Explain why you are organizing the trip
- Describe the activities you have planned
- Suggest how your friend can travel to the location and where he/she can stay
As a teacher you would like to take your students on field trip to a museum.
Write a letter to the museum manager.
In your letter:
—Introduction yourself.
—say what you are planning to do and why.
—and finally ask for a discount
The plan below show a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are planning to organise your high school class reunion. For that, write a letter to
your friend to invite him/her to the reunion.
You should include the following in your letter:
• when and where the party is
• give some details about what is going to happen at the party
• tell him/her what you have been doing recently
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (KLL)
You need a recommendation letter from your former university teacher. Write a letter to your teacher: • Give him the reasons for asking for the recommendation letter. • Give him/her details about your personal and academic background that can be added to your letter. • Tell him/ her about your future plans
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. SA
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of norbiton, andplanned future development of the side.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparisons where relevant.
aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of reason. some people consider it is a good idea, some are not. Discuss both views and your opinion.
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Ask them the following:
when you want to arrive and leave
what type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
you are interested to know about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
“Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.”
The map is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket is planned for the town. The map shows possible sites for the supermarket.
Government plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the authority. - Explain where you came to know about the news. - Describe the negative effects of airport construction. - Ask to consider alternate sits for the airport construction.
You have just missed a friend’s party.
Write a letter to apologise. In your letter:
apologise to your friend
explain why you did not attend the party
say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party.
5.Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the future plan about the Biology school in a particular university.
Some people think that scientific work on plants and animals is good. Others think it is dangerous. Discuss both views.
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of screen. Some people consider it is a good idea, some are not. Discuss both views and your opinion
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information.
Some peopel say it's a waste of time to plan for the future. We should live in the present. To what extend do you agree or disagree?.
You have recently started a new job.
Write a letter to a friend about your new job. In your letter:
- Describe the job and the company.
- Explain how you feel about the job.
- Discuss your future plans.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
give details of your study plans
explain why you want to get a part-time job
suggest how your friend could help you find a job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The plans below shows the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some pp believe that public buildings should be move out of the city to promote citizen's well-being and better growth, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people says we should use free space in town and city for plantation a d some says that it should be used for construction. Do you agree or disagree?
You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
– Explain why you are writing
– Explain why you have decided to leave the company
– Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
The maps show a present layout of an office building and plans for its futher redevelopment
The map below is of the town of Galrsdon. A new supermarket is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some peope say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for himlher.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
• say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
• explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose itDiscuss both views and give your opinion.
There is a new ready-mixed concrete (RMC) plant installed nearby your home and it causes various types of pollutions. Write a letter to City Council for a removal request. In your letter • describe who you are •
explain what troubles you by existence of this RMC plant •
tell what you want the officer to do for you
The plan below shows the city before and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main points.
You recently received a notice from your fitness club stating that, due to electricity supply issues, the club will no longer operate 24 hours a day. In addition, the membership fee will increase by 15%.
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Write a short letter to your friend who was planning to join this fitness club with you.
Explain what changes have been announced.
Describe how you feel about this situation.
Tell your friend what you plan to do now.
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.
Write a letter to the council in your letter.
- Say how you heard about the plan.
- Explain how you feel about it.
- Ask for more information about it.
Crirtical thinking skills are often highlighted as essential for success in both academic and professional settings. Why is the ability to think critically so crucial, and how can individuals develop and apply these skills in their daily lives? Provide examples to support your explanation.
The map below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its developments. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Directions: Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words.
From the following list, which industry has made the biggest technological advancements in the last decade?
▪ Healthcare
▪ Banking
▪ Education
Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
some people say tht the main environmental probles pf our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The government is spending a lot of money discovering life on other planets. Some people think that governments are wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is good for spending money on finding life on other planets, while others believe it is a waste and governments should focus on problems on the earth. Discuss both views and give your opinions.