Nowadays, many buildings such as offices and schools have open-space designs. Do you think this is a positive on negative development?
Some people believe zoos, where wild animals are kept in a man-made environment, should no longer exist in the twenty century. Do you agree or disagree?
An Australian company offers money to foreign students to study in Australia. Write a letter to the company:
-introduce yourself
-say what you want to study
-how the money will help you
You ordered a new credit card from the bank about 14 days ago and still have not received it. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to the bank. In your letter say: Why you are writing to them. Ask why you have waited so long for the new card Ask the bank manager what he will do about this matter.
Directors of large companies often receive much bigger salary than ordinary workers. Employers' organizations say that in a global market this is necessary to attract the best management talent. What is your opinion?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter • explain your situation • describe your problems • tell him/her when you think you can start. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective. studying on your own taking lessons with a private tutor taking lessons as part of a class taking lessons online going to live in a country where the language is spoken media?
You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no-one has replied to your complaint.
Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter
say why you are writing and how you feel
explain what happenedDear sirtell them what you would like them to do.
The maps below show how the ground floor of a particular building has changed over time. Akerle
Some film companies spend millions of dollars on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie? What factors contribute to the success of a movie? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Completing university is the best way to get a job. while others believe that experience and developing soft skills is more important. discuss both views and give your opinion
Your friend has asked for your help to find a music teacher for their child. You know someone who can teach their child music.
Write an email to your friend. In your email,
explain why he/she is suitable
explain his/her background related to music and teaching music
explain how they can get in touch
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
The maps below show changes to the ground floor plan of a university department in 2000 and 2015.
Many offices authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right of course. Give reason for your opinion.
Technology has brought many changes in our lives, especially in the educaion system. One of these is tge introduction of online studies. Is this a positive or negative dvelopment? Give readons and examples from your personal opinion.
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while other argue that the aid money is misspent by governments that recieve it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The maps show the town of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the main features and making comparison where relevant.
It has become very common for people to borrow money. Most people havea credit card, a mortagage and often they will buy a car on credit as well. Is this a good idea or is it too risky? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others beleve this may have negative effects on a child's development. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The issue of being gay remains controversial. Some people think that this trend has adverse effect on the society while others believe that it is seen as a natural trend and right for people to choose this type of gender. Should being gay be legal? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbors disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter •describe how this situation affects you; •explain what steps you have taken to address the problem; •ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to contiune doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working
in your letter
- describe the work you have been doing
- explain why you can no longer do this work
- recommend another person who is interest in the work
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[3:51 PM, 10/20/2019] mooh: You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Write a letter to the governor of the University
The government spends a lot of money on education. More money should be spent on free time activities. To what extent do agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
*In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community.* *What are the causes of this problem?* *How can it be solved?*
Students in university should be specialized in one subject rather than to develop a wider range of knowledge in many different subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
n some countries, owning a home rathen than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this a positive or negative situations?
Write a letter to your manager about your work from last year.
What you did.
What you think you could improve?
A training request.
In many part of the world, there are now multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? DO you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter
•describe the situation
•explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
you recently bought a piece of equipment from a company on the internet when it is arrived it is damaged write a letter to the manger of the company describe the piece of equipment you bought explain about the damaged piece say what younwant the manger to do
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you thik the advantages of owning a smartphone outweight the disadvantages.
The best way to solve environmental problems would be for the current generation to accept a simpler way of life for the sake of the next generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The linegrahp below shows the differences in the consumption of three fast food among Australian teenager. Write a report describing the information shown below.
It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our life. How could robots be used in the future? Will this development be a positive or a negative trend?
1.Some people believe that having a conversation on a mobile phone in a public or crowded place should be banned. Others feel that we should be able to talk wherever we like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the percentages of five kinds of book sold by a bookseller between 1972 and 2012. Summarise the information by selectingg and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
say where you think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The diagrams below show a typical American and a Japanese office.
Many employers are now offering their employees the option to work from home. As a result, employees will have much more flexible working hours in the future. Is this a positive or negative development?
Write a letter
You recently read an article in newspaper about someone you know personally.
You found some information is wrong. Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. Use the following points.
What is the article about?
WHat is the error?
What you expect an editor to do?
Some say that sports play an important role in the development of society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think the news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of t ime to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programme. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people spend large amount of money to buy tickets for sport or cultural events, it this a positive or negative development.
You own an office in a commercial complex. The name on the electricity bill has
not been changed by Energy Supplier. Write a letter requesting the Energy
Supplier for a name change and updating their records with this amendment.
In your letter
• present identifying data (introduce yourself)
• mention about your repeated efforts to get this job done
• write why this update is important for you
According to some people spending a lot of money on marriage parties is a must. Others insist that lavish celebrations are a waste of money and resources. Both views will be discussed