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?
An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the
airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time.
Write to your friend. In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alternate arrangements
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions difficult such as sahara deseret or the antartic .what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
The bar chart shows how many tourists visit four different museums in London over a five month period from June to October.
Many people live in town and cities where there are museum that promote historical and artistic objects of cultural importance, but they don't visit them.why do you think many people don't visit museum?what is the cultural importance of museum to society.
You are going to visit the town where your friend went to university.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•explain why you will be visiting the town
•give details of where you will be staying
•ask your friend to recommend some evening entertainment
You and your 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 you liked about the food or service
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familer with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to –
- Congratulate your friend.
- Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
- Suggest arrangements for the visit.
It is often quoted, “When in Rome, do as Romans do.” Is it right that when people visit a different country, they should follow the culture of the country they visit? Do you think culture can be accepted without learning the language?
The chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attraction in Britain in the year 1999. Summarise it.
oreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
the table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbishetd. the charts show the result od surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with visit, during the same two period.
the graph below shows the annual visitor spend for visitors to new zealand
A friend from another country is planning to visit your town or city next month for a short holiday. They have written to you asking for advice on what to see and do.Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:Say how happy you are that they are visiting.Recommend the best places to visit and things to do in your city.Offer to let them stay at your house or arrange to meet up.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-describe the complaints that have been made
- say why the reception area is important
- say why the reception area could be improved
The bar graph below shows the number of tourists visiting two different cities by season
This line graph represents the touristic flow to England who was willing to visit Brighton attractions.
“You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you.
Write a letter to a friend about the place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
“describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
The charts below show changes in the cost of visiting a national park in the country from 2011 to 2018 as well as the number of visitors to national parks each year.
Some people believe we should visit place to know the culture whereas others think internet and books are good source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph illustrates the number of tourists visiting a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017, categorized into visitors staying on cruise ships, visitors staying on the island, and the total number of visitors.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
You have just heard some good news about your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say how you heard the news
• arrange a time to visit your friend at his/her house
• explain what you will bring with you
You recently visited a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, but you were unhappy with the meal and service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:**
- **Describe the occasion and why you chose the restaurant.**
- **Explain the issues you encountered with the meal and the service.**
- **Suggest what you would like the manager to do to address the problem.**
You recently visited a local community centre and noticed that some facilities could be improved.
Write a letter to the manager of the community centre. In your letter:
Describe what facilities you used
Explain what problems you faced
Suggest how the facilities could be improved
The table below shows the percentage of people going to the cinema and how often they went between 1994 and 2002. The line graph shows the average number of cinema visits per year by age group
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where condition are different such as the Sahara desert Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages of visiting this areas.
The line graph illustrates the number of travelers visiting a specific Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages four tourists who visit such places?
Nowadays, a growing number of peaple with health problem are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usuall doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Some people have the opinion that big shopping malls are expensive places as they offer high costs for the products which can be bought at much cheaper prices from local shops. On the other hand, some people think that such malls are absolutely the best places to visit for shopping. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There have been several complaints about the receiption area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the receiption area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-Describe the complaints that have been made
-Say why the reception area is important
- Suggest how the receiption area could be improved
In many countries the number of visitors to art galleries has been steadily declining. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to improve the situation?
The table shows the number of visitors to Edinburgh Zoo during the year before and and after 2 pandas were introduced . The charts show the result of surveyss asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visits, during the two periods.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
•Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
•Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatmens instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The graph shows the number of visitors to a particular island in Carribean between 2010 and 2017
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as sahara desserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists to visit such places?
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviours .others diasagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The line graph illustrates the unnual spent for visitors to New Zealand from 5 coutries for the years 1996 to 2014.
the maps below show a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitors attraction site.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the sahara desert or the Antartic. What are the adavantages and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places
You recently had a holiday visiting your friends and you stayed at their house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for staying with them
Tell them what you enjoyed the most about the holiday
Explain you are sending photos of the holiday with the letter
nowadays，a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medecines and treayments instead of visiting thie usual doctor. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosns where relevant. Abdu
The graph compares the number of people who visited 5 attractions in Parkvale city between 1996 and 2016.
The bar chart shows the number of visitors to six major art museums in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You are arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must changa the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend.In your letter
Explain the important event
Apologise for the situation
Suggest a new arrangement
The charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked rvisitors to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. The same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010.