These days, children have easy access to home computers, tablet computers, and smartphones, and many spend a large part of their free time using these devices.
Living in a another country where you have to speak aforeign language cancasue serious social problems as well as practical problem. what is your opinion?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Templeton between 1990 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have heard that your company is organising a language training abroad for a limited number of participants. Write a letter of interest
state your position in the company
explain why they should include you in the training
Explain how training could benefit you and your company.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/ unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntarylunpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntarylunpaid work. In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntarylunpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
⚫ give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has scientifically been proved to have bad effects on people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
When choosing a job, while some people think that the salary is the most important thing to be taken into consideration, others have a diverse view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ou bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly .You called customer service to report the problem, but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain the problem
•and state what action you would like from the company.
In order to become a successful sportsperson,some people argue that you need to have access to the latest technology and the most up-to-date euipment.Other people believe that these things are not necessary for sporting success. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many countries have the same shops and products. Some consider it a positive development, whereas others consider it negative. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Social networking sites are beneficial on an individual level, but for a community as a whole, it does have a negative impact. Give your opinion.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying objects of artistic, historic and cultural value, but people do not visit them. How do you think people do not visit museums in their local areas? What is the importance of museums to the society?
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have a risk. Do you think that advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like to do
and say what experience and skills you have
Modern forms of communications such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent to do agree or disagree”
Homework: Write an essay Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor parks and squares. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Although the prices of fuels have greatly increased over the last decade or two, it's argued that further increases in fuel prices are the only way to reduce fuel consumption or lessen pressure on the world's fuel resources. Agree or disagree?
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
-explain your situation
-describe your problems
-tell him/her when you think you can move in
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons and solutions?
The maps illustrate how Meadowside village and font, which is a neighbouring town, have developed over three different time periods (1962, 1985 and the present).
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggpst possible solutions to the problem
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last times you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do.
You have a spare room in your Apartment that you would like to rent out to a student. Write a letter to your Student Accommodation Officer of local college and say
1. Where is your apartment located? - close to university
2. When will the room be available - Room will be available next month
3. What are the requirements for a student to stay?- no parties , no loud music other restrictions.
You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter •describe the house •describe how you are spending your time there •invite your friend to come and visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear………..
You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair.
Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter,
give details of the last repair work
what the problems are now
how you would like the landlord to solve these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......................,
Measures have been put in place to improve road safety by reducing the speed limits. Some people believe there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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
It was predicted that people living in the twenty-first century would have more free time than ever before because of improvements in technology. To what extent has this prediction come true?
n some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?
people have to spend more and more time to travel from their homes for job and study. what are the reasons? what can this problem be solved?
Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should:
•say when and where you will meet him/her
•explain where he/she will stay
•tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.
Some people think the manufacturers and shopping malls should sell fewr packaged products while others argue that people have the responsibility to buy products with less packaging.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● tell him/her how you found out
● explain how you feel about the news
● organise to meet your friend for a celebration
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
Number of books borrowed from four village libraries. The line table shows the number of books that have been interacted from different four rural libraries since June and September 2014 and the pie chart presents
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy in the property, but the landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr Matthews. In your letter:
•indicate your intentions to stay
• give information about the maintenance issues
• explain what you would like the landlord to do now
You have seen an advertisement for part time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager.
In you letter
-describe you experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Some people think It's better to choose friends who always hav the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinion as them Other people believe it's goods to have friend who sometime disagree with them. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
International travel has become cheaper, more and more countries have opened their doors and more tourist go abroad, for travelling. Do the advantages of increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people believe that experiences have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Other argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
•Who you are
•The problem
•What you suggest they do
Women should not be allowed to join the police force, while others think that it is important to have female police officers. Do you agree or disagree?
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter, you should:
describe the problems
explain why they should solve the problems
and give your suggestion on how to solve the problems.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In your letter:
describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
say what happened the last time you complained
explain what you want the manager to do.