School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. this is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. teacher need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all cost and go back to teaching basic study skills. do you agree or disagree?
You wish to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to the university.
In your letter you should ask about:
the accommodation and fees
possible scholarships
and the qualifications required for acceptance.
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in Art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more aptitude. To what extent do you agree ot disagree?
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms.
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Write to the gym manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .........................,
Some people choose to work at one job for a long time. Others prefer to change jobs frequently. Which way do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a
letter and explain:
- How you enjoyed staying with your friend.
- Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the
mistake happened.
- Mention how you plan to return the object.
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
Some people say that children should go to school as early as possible, while others believe that children shouldn't start to study at school until they are 6 or 7. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is a natural process that animal species such as dinosaurs become extinct. There is no reason for people to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
the bar chart shows attendance of people in different ages in musc events in australia in 2006
in some areas of the us a curfew is imposed, in which teenages are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless hey are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
The usage of Credit cards and Debit cards seems to be a growing trend. Will plastic money completely replace the currency notes and coins used at present? Do you think this is a positive development?
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towads international tourism?
the maps below show a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitors attraction site.
While some people consider global warming to be more pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has more devastating impacts on our worlds. Discuss both views and give your opinion
A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
· thank him for the invitation
· mention why you can not attend the birthday party
· offer to meet him some other day
You have spent a month with your friend who lives in other country. Returning home you haven’t found your disc with photos from your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Thanks him for the holiday;
• Explain that you have lost the disc with photos;
• Give instructions of how to send you the photos.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
You recently Stayed at your friends Place to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house.
write a letter to feed friend
In your letter you should :
• Describe what the accident was
• explain when it happened
• Suggest how the damage can be fixed
The maps illustrate the changes in the Local Museum at the north-east corner of Hartford Street and Redcliff Street in 1957 and 2007.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your country to live or study abroad?
Try to do this under exam conditions — try to avoid looking at any notes you've made while studying this section. Remember, in the exam you'd have about 40 minutes to complete this task.
The line graph illustrates data from the Annual Energy Outlook 2008 regarding the consumption of different energy sources in the United States from 1980, with forecasts extending to 2030. Summarise the key trends by highlighting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where appropriate. Your response should be at least 150 words.
In somecountries there has been an increase in numbers of parents educated their children at their home instead of sending to them to school.Do you think advantages of this out weigh disadvantages.
You attended a training course, but the quality of the course was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the training center manager.
Explain the problems you faced during the course
Describe how these problems impacted your learning experience
Suggest ways the training center could improve the course
Some people think that in order to be successful in business one has to study at university, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a store. Write a letter describing your
appreciation. In your letter include:
● What the situation was
● How you were helped
● What you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit teenegars at the school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The plans below show the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. With at least 150 world
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
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 have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say how you feel about the engagement
• explain why you cannot go
• tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....
the graph below gives information about the number of paticiapnts for different activities at one social centre in melbrourne australia for the period 2000 to 2010
The table below shows the number of full-time students in India who studied at various universities in the UK in 2020/21 and 2021/22
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You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
User Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. Do you agree or disagree?
You have recently joined an evening course but you are finding it difficult to attend.
Write a letter to the course coordinator. In your letter
– Provide the course details.
– Explain why you are finding it difficult to attend.
– Suggest what could be done.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with is opinion. What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviours to children?
The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars travelling through three suburban roads during working hours in a 10-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The chart below shows the proportion of male and female students studying six art-related subjects at a UK university in 2011.
`You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your situation
-Explain why you cannot continue at this time
-Say what action you would like to do
Professional athletes often earn high salaries. However, there is a significant pay gap between athletes and professionals in other fields. Discuss whether this salary disparity is justified and what its impact on society is.
People attend college or Universities for many different reasons (for example new experience,career preparation,increase knowledge etc). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities?
Some people like to try new things for exam0le places to visit and types og food .other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with .discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
Some countries invest in specialized sport facilities for top athletes but not for the average person. Is this a positive or a negative development ?
Some people believe that studying at university or collge is the best route to a soccessful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job staight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the a1"° century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Gia Linh
The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at Bakersfield senior college in two separate years.
Some parents believe that students must work hard at school and spend their free time learning their school lessons, while others believe that students need to spend their free time playing and developing other skills. With which opinion do you agree? Use specific reasons to support your opinion.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- describe what you enjoyed about the course
-say how much cooking you've done since the course
- suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer