The increased use of text messaging using mobile phones is largely to blame for the falling standards in written English, particularly among young people, many of whom are unable to construct grammatically correct sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your English teacher has found a new penfriend. Write a letter to your penfriend and introduce yourself. Tell them what you do in your free time.
The given pie charts show the proportion of British students able to use languages other than English. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
the charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in additon to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
-suggest how you could help her in her home
-ay why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
•explain why you have moved
•describe the new house
• invite your friend to come and visit
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE GOING TO ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES TO LEARN THE “ INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE – ENGLISH”. IT IS UNDOUBTEDLY TRUE THAT STUDYING ENGLISH IN AN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY IS THE BEST WAY, BUT IT IS NOT THE ONLY WAY TO LEARN IT. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT?
You have recently started a job at a different company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
• explain what made you change jobs
• describe the new job you have
• tell him/her other news about you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..........,
Some people believe that the best way to learn English is to study with native teachers. What do you think about this opinion?
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the proportion of British students at one University in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Your friend asked you to teach his son English. You need to borrow some English
books from your teacher.
Write a letter to your teacher requesting these materials. In your letter you
should share:
- Details about the child.
- What type of books you need.
- When and where you are going to teach this child
You have recently started working in a new company. Write a letter to your English Speaking friend. In you letter
• Explain why you changed jobs
• Describe your new job
• Tell him/her your other news
Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit
The chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages in addition to english,in 2000 and 2010.
Some people belive that reading is advantageous to enhance our english skills and people should spend more time in it. how far are you agree or disagree
you are planning to go and study English at school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write to the school. In your letter:
- ask about the school
- what kin of accomadition you want
- mention any special requests you have(for example diet).
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accomodation in English and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
One of your penfriends wants to imporve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney.
Write a letter to your penfriend. Advice him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
you have recently moved to a different house.
write to your English speaking friend
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-invite your friend to come and visit
One of your penfriends wants to improve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney. Write a letter to your penfriend. Advise him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
The charts below show the differences in how people in 3 countries learned English in 2010and 2015.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
·recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
·explain how your friend could learn this sport
·suggest that you both learn this sport together
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows：
Dear ...,
It is better to learn English from a non-native English speaker in your own country. To what extend do you agree?
The chart shows how many prcentages of students who could speak in some languages with english in Britain in 2000.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
Explain how your firend could learn this sport
Suggest that you both learn this sport together
You are studying english at a private language school attended by many international students. you are planning for a surprise party who has been feeling particularly sick and homesick.
write to another classmate and invited him or her to the party. In your letter-
- explain the reasons for the party
- give the date and time of the party
- suggest what the classmates could bring to the party
The topic of this: Currently, most students are studying only mathematics and the world language, English. What do you think its advantages more than its disadvantages?
yoy have recently moved to a different house.
write to your English speaking friend
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-invite your friend to come and visit
The charts below show the results of a survey of undergraduate students at a university in the UK who were able to speak languages other than English, in the years 2000 and 2010.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay give advice about what to do and see in your area give information about what clothes to bring
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think that this will lead to English becoming the only langusge to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
The charts bellow show the proportions of british students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Millions of people every year move to English-spea king countries in order to get a better education. Why do many people want to learn Englis h? Should they learn English in their own country and migrate or should they learn both the languages? Support your answer with reasons.
Schools offer a wide range of courses such as physical education ,music, Economics, Philosophy, mathematics, English, geography, physics and history. Among all there subjects. Which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?
Globalisation has highlighted the need for international communication.It is iften argued that english should be a compulsory subject for all school children around the world. Other argue that this would do more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have 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 new job
● tell him/her your other news.
you have recently moved to a new house, write a letter to your english-speaking friend
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity si used ni an average English home. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
1.You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
oexplain why you changed jobs –
odescribe your new job –
otell him/her your other news –
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email, •recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn •explain how your friend could learn this sport •suggest that you both learn this sport together
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebra;ng New Year in different countries.
Write a le@er to your friend. In your letter
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebra;ons in your country
the graphs below show the methods used by international students when booking the online English courses in three different countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting
You're planning to go and study English at a school overseas you would like some information about their courses. Write a letter the school. In your letter
ask about school.
Say what kind of accommation you want.
Mention any special requests you have (for example diet)